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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
Eating disorders are highly prevalent worldwide

Worldwide Prevalence of Eating Disorders Increased Since 2000

Point prevalence for eating disorders increased during the study period from 2000-2006 to 2013-2018
Thyroid hormones are not recommended for adults with subclinical hypothyroidism

Thyroid Hormones Not Endorsed for Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Almost all adults with SCH would not benefit from treatment with thyroid hormones
The risk for spontaneous abortion is increased among early pregnancies with incident exposure to benzodiazepines

Risk for Miscarriage Up With Benzodiazepine Use in Early Pregnancy

Risk similar for exposure to short-acting, long-acting benzodiazepines during early pregnancy
Guidelines emphasizing adoption of a healthy lifestyle for reducing the risk for cognitive decline and dementia have been developed by the World Health Organization.

Healthy Lifestyle Recommended for Reducing Dementia Risk

Guidelines focus on physical activity, eating well, cessation of tobacco and hazardous/harmful drinking
Music listening interventions appear to be a promising approach to improving cognitive recovery following a stroke

Mindful Music Listening Aids Cognitive Recovery After Stroke

Mindful music listening feasible, acceptable, may be effective after stroke
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
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
Patients find note reading important for their health management and are rarely troubled by what they read

Patients Find Note Reading Important for Health Management

Few patients very confused or more worried after reading clinicians' outpatient visit notes