Risks for Neurologic, Psychiatric Sequelae Persist After COVID-19
Adults have increased risks for cognitive deficit, dementia, psychotic disorders, epilepsy or seizures at two-year follow-up
Exercise Improves Brain Health in Overweight, Obese Youth
Positive effects seen on intelligence, academic performance, but functional brain changes not identified on MRI
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin-Lightening Creams
Potentially harmful ingredients are hydroquinone or mercury, according to the agency
ABO Variants Linked to Risk for Early-Onset Ischemic Stroke
Variants tagging blood groups O1, A1 more strongly linked to early- versus late-onset stroke; genetic risk for VTE also linked to EOS
Maternal Depression Does Not Predict Child Behavior Problems
However, behavioral problems in children, including children with autism, predict maternal depression
Vamorolone Effective, Safe for Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Bone morbidities reduced, efficacy retained with vamorolone for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Cancer-Related Fatigue in Women With Breast Cancer May Affect Balance
Greater CRF predicts increased pre- and postexertional static sway, while chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy does not
U.S. Life Expectancy Decreased 0.9 Years From 2020 to 2021
Declines in life expectancy seen for males and females, and for all race and Hispanic-origin groups
Ublituximab Bests Teriflunomide in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
About 48 percent of participants receiving ublituximab had infusion-related reactions
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity ID’d in Some Migraine Patients
Multiple chemical sensitivity may be associated with central sensitization, hypersensitivity-related symptoms in patients with migraine
