Neurology
High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
Sixty-five of 100 samples of the most contaminated produce were imported, often originating from Mexico
Heritability for Autism Spectrum Disorder Varies for Males and Females
Difference in heritability estimated at 11.3 percent, with higher heritability for males than females
Lower Health Literacy Tied to Worse Patient-Reported Outcomes After TBI
Perceived physical health, mental health worse for adults with traumatic brain injury and low health literacy
Use of CT Angiogram on the Rise for Headache, Dizziness in Emergency Department
67 percent increase in utilization tied to a concomitant 38.1 percent decrease in positivity rate
Lower Risk for MCI, Dementia Seen With Cognitively Stimulating Occupations
Participants in a high versus low routine task intensity group had higher risk for MCI and dementia
Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children
Although most effective for symptoms, medications are also tied to adverse effects
Many Stroke Survivors Experience Poststroke Depression
Most cases of poststroke depression occur within five years after stroke
Midlife Mortality Higher in U.S. Than Other High-Income Countries
Not to the extent of the United States, but midlife deaths are worsening in the United Kingdom as well
Americans Short on Sleep, Stressed Out About It: Poll
Silent Brain Infarct, Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Prevalent in Heart Disease
No differences seen in prevalence of SBI across subgroups on stratification by presence of recent stroke
