Pediatrics
Childhood Obesity Is Risk Factor for Adult-Onset Diabetes
Mendelian randomization analyses indicate childhood obesity is risk factor for four of five subtypes of adult-onset diabetes
COVID-19-Related Financial Disruptions Linked to Child Mental Health
No association seen for school disruptions with mental health, including stress, sadness, COVID-19-related worry
Clozapine, ECT, Lithium May Prevent Suicide in Male Teens With Severe Mental Illness
Regional clozapine, ECT, and lithium treatment frequency related to lower adolescent excess suicide mortality for 15- to 19-year-olds
COVID-19-Related Stress During Pregnancy Tied to Poor Postpartum Outcomes
COVID-19-related stress associated with maternal mental health and infant negative affectivity
CDC Report Describes Recent Trends in Prevalence of Babesiosis
Prevalence increasing in certain states, including Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, which now have endemic transmission
Lebrikizumab Effective for Adults, Teens With Atopic Dermatitis
In two phase 3 trials, lebrikizumab effective for primary outcome of IGA score of 0 or 1 and for achieving EASI-75
Neighborhood Deprivation Linked to Primary HTN in Youth
Residence in communities with area deprivation index ≥50, older age, obesity linked to increase in odds of HTN
PEPFAR Has Scaled Up HIV ART to About 20 Million Persons Since 2004
Variability seen in viral load coverage and in viral load suppression among distinct subpopulations
One in Seven Nonelderly Adults Have Past-Due Medical Debt
Of these individuals, nearly three-quarters owe some money to hospitals
Prior Authorization Increases Use of Health Care Resources, Physicians Say
Furthermore, vast majority of physicians report high administrative burden associated with prior authorization