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2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History
Internal medicine programs offered a record 8,116 categorical, 396 primary care positions
Ocular Protein Levels May Be Useful for Alzheimer Testing
Low levels of protein biomarkers amyloid-β and tau protein in vitreous humor tied to low cognitive scores
Digital Intervention Ups Socialization in Children With Autism
Social outcomes improved with Superpower Glass wearable behavioral intervention
Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Autism
Increased risk seen for autism spectrum disorder and disorder with comorbid intellectual disability
More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health
Most consistent associations across brain measures seen with smoking pack years, hypertension, DM
Older Age at Puberty Linked to Lower Odds of Multiple Sclerosis
After adjustment for effects on adult BMI, correlation between age at puberty with MS was attenuated
In Youth With ADHD, New-Onset Psychosis Up With Amphetamines
New-onset psychosis occurred in about one in 660 teens, young adults with ADHD receiving stimulants
Certain Dietary Patterns Linked to Cognitive Performance
Greater adherence to MedDiet, APDQS patterns in adulthood tied to better cognitive performance
Patients With Diabetes at Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea
In addition to known predictors of apnea, diabetes-related foot disease, insulin treatment up risk