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Individuals with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorders have lower likelihood of academic achievement

Academic Underachievement With Tourette, Tic Disorders

Significantly lower likelihood of finishing upper secondary education, starting and finishing university
The addition of multisensory pain-reducing interventions to topical anesthetic reduces pain in eye examinations of preterm infants

Multisensory Interventions Cut Pain in Preterm Infant Eye Exams

Combo of topical anesthetic plus sweet taste cuts pain response in preterm infants
Higher serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is associated with better executive function among older patients with diabetes mellitus

Higher HDL-C Linked to Better Cognition in Older DM Patients

However, no significant clinical factor was found to predict cognitive decline in older diabetes patients
There are considerable gaps in knowledge relating to the effectiveness of non-pharmacologic treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pediatric patients

Knowledge Gaps Found for Non-Drug Therapy in Peds ADHD

Review finds no new guidance on comparative effectiveness of these treatments in children, teens
The widespread shortages of injectable opioids and small-volume parenteral solutions are jeopardizing patient care and placing a strain on hospital operations

ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care

98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
For older adults

Review IDs Exercise ‘Dose’ That May Improve Cognition in Seniors

52+ hours of exercise over 6 months tied to improved cognition for seniors with, without impairment
For patients with episodic migraine

Galcanezumab Beats Placebo for Episodic Migraine

Treatment with 120- or 240-mg galcanezumab linked to reduction in migraine days versus placebo
The widespread shortages of injectable opioids and small-volume parenteral solutions are jeopardizing patient care and placing a strain on hospital operations

ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care

98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
For older adults

Review IDs Exercise ‘Dose’ That May Improve Cognition in Seniors

52+ hours of exercise over 6 months tied to improved cognition for seniors with, without impairment
For patients with episodic migraine

Galcanezumab Beats Placebo for Episodic Migraine

Treatment with 120- or 240-mg galcanezumab linked to reduction in migraine days versus placebo