CDC Updates Recommendations for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Benefits and risk of all treatment options should be considered in the context of patient circumstances
Moderate-to-Heavy Drinking Linked to Stroke Risk in Young Adults
Positive dose relationship observed, which was mainly driven by hemorrhagic stroke
Mental Health Needs High Among Young Adults With Autism
Findings pronounced for young adult women who have more psychiatric diagnoses and hospitalizations than autistic men and nonautistic people
BMI Declines Seen Seven Years Before Cognitive Impairment Diagnosis
However, after diagnosis, BMI declines at the same pace in people who develop or do not develop dementia
Obesity Linked to Greater Disability, Poorer Outcomes in MS
Patients with obesity had significantly increased risk for reaching EDSS 3 over six years, independent of disease-modifying therapies
Meta-Analysis Shows Decrease in Dementia Risk With HTN Treatment
Lowering blood pressure with antihypertensive treatment may reduce risk for incident dementia in older adults with a history of hypertension
Physical, Sensory Experiences Differ Among Pregnant People With Autism
Pregnant people with autism also report lower satisfaction with prenatal health care
Banning Screen Time Not Necessary After Pediatric Concussion
Authors say moderation may be best for screen time during the first seven to 10 days following concussion in children and adolescents
Benefit of Ticagrelor-Aspirin in Stroke Patients Tied to Renal Function
Stroke patients with normal, but not those with impaired, renal function have greater benefit with ticagrelor-aspirin than clopidogrel-aspirin
ASA: Preoperative Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Pain After Surgery
However, no significant differences seen in opioid use postoperatively between cannabis users and nonusers
