2001 to 2017 Saw Increase in Suicides in African-American Teens
Male teens were most likely to use firearms or hang/suffocate themselves to commit suicide
USPSTF Reaffirms Benefit of Hep B Screening in Pregnant Women
USPSTF continues to recommend screening for HBV infection in pregnant women at the first prenatal visit
Filgotinib Bests Placebo in Tx of Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical response rate higher among patients with active RA resistant to treatment with biologic agents
Plant-Based Diets Inversely Linked to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Association was strengthened when healthy plant-based foods such as nuts and legumes were included
New ACC/AHA Guidelines Detect More Cases of Gestational Hypertension
Applying new hypertension guidelines to pregnant women increased prevalence of high blood pressure
More Screen Time Ups Risk for Depression in Adolescents
Social comparison and reinforcing spirals likely to blame
Pediatricians Can Play Role in Ensuring School Readiness
Study shows preschoolers with ADHD are more likely to have impaired school readiness
State-Level Firearm Ownership Linked to Domestic Firearm Homicide
No correlation observed for firearm ownership with nondomestic firearm homicide
Proportion of CRC Diagnoses Increased in Adults Younger Than 50
Younger adults presenting with colorectal cancer present with more advanced disease than older adults
FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica
Generic versions approved for neuropathic pain management, fibromyalgia, partial onset seizures