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From 2001 to 2017

2001 to 2017 Saw Increase in Suicides in African-American Teens

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Male teens were most likely to use firearms or hang/suffocate themselves to commit suicide
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus infection at their first prenatal visit (A recommendation). This recommendation forms the basis of an updated final recommendation statement published in the July 23/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

USPSTF Reaffirms Benefit of Hep B Screening in Pregnant Women

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USPSTF continues to recommend screening for HBV infection in pregnant women at the first prenatal visit
Among patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis resistant to previous therapy with biologic agents

Filgotinib Bests Placebo in Tx of Refractory Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Clinical response rate higher among patients with active RA resistant to treatment with biologic agents
Plant-based dietary patterns seem to be beneficial for the primary prevention of type 2 diabetes

Plant-Based Diets Inversely Linked to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

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Association was strengthened when healthy plant-based foods such as nuts and legumes were included
Adopting the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for hypertension resulted in an increase in the prevalence of high blood pressure in pregnant women

New ACC/AHA Guidelines Detect More Cases of Gestational Hypertension

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Applying new hypertension guidelines to pregnant women increased prevalence of high blood pressure
Increases in time spent on social media

More Screen Time Ups Risk for Depression in Adolescents

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Social comparison and reinforcing spirals likely to blame
Social-emotional and behavioral skills are important for school readiness

Pediatricians Can Play Role in Ensuring School Readiness

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Study shows preschoolers with ADHD are more likely to have impaired school readiness
There is an association for state-level firearm ownership rates with domestic

State-Level Firearm Ownership Linked to Domestic Firearm Homicide

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No correlation observed for firearm ownership with nondomestic firearm homicide
From 2004 to 2015

Proportion of CRC Diagnoses Increased in Adults Younger Than 50

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Younger adults presenting with colorectal cancer present with more advanced disease than older adults
Nine drug companies have received approval for the first generic versions of Lyrica (pregabalin)

FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica

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Generic versions approved for neuropathic pain management, fibromyalgia, partial onset seizures