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No significant difference in outcomes was observed in children and adolescents with fragile X syndrome receiving adaptive versus nonadaptive in-home cognitive training

Computer-Based Training Studied in Children With Fragile X Syndrome

Similar improvements seen in groups receiving adaptive, nonadaptive cognitive training program
A total of 16.2 percent of children with an index concussion experience at least one repeat concussion within two years

Risk for Repeat Concussion Quantified for Pediatric Patients

16.2 percent of patients experienced at least one repeat concussion; increase in risk seen with patient age
Nearly two-thirds of sunscreens that were analyzed failed safety tests proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests

More than 60 percent of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals
One-quarter of parents with children younger than age 8 years are concerned about their child's ability to communicate

U.S. Parents Worried About Child’s Communication Skills

Speech development, language concerns, and hearing issues most common concerns
Optimal gestational weight gain has limited predictive value for adverse pregnancy outcomes

Gestational Weight Gain Weak Predictor of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Meta-analysis identifies estimates of optimal gestational weight gain
Quitting smoking

Quitting Smoking While Pregnant Tied to Reduced Risk for Preterm Birth

Risk reduced even for high-frequency cigarette smokers
Implementation of a beverage excise tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages in Philadelphia in January 2017 was associated with a reduction in the volume of beverages sold

Taxing Sweetened Beverages Reduces Volume Sold

Decrease in beverages sold partially offset by increase in volume of sales in bordering areas
Children and teens who drink low-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories versus those who drink sugary drinks

Low-Calorie Sweetened Drinks Do Not Cut Calories in Children

Low-, zero-calorie sweetened beverage consumers take in 200 extra calories daily versus water drinkers
Individuals with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease have an increased risk for cancer and mortality

Higher Risk for Cancer, Mortality Seen With Pediatric-Onset IBD

Risk for cancer, mortality increased for patients with pediatric-onset ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease
Adverse childhood experiences are associated with worse patient-reported systemic lupus erythematosus outcomes

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Worse Lupus Outcomes

More adverse childhood experiences associated with depression, poor overall health for those with SLE