Three Bat Exposure-Linked Human Rabies Deaths Reported in Fall 2021
All three patients had recognized direct contact with bat about three to seven weeks before onset of symptoms
Global Prevalence of Dementia Forecasted for 2050
Number of people with dementia worldwide estimated to increase from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050
Midlife CV Conditions, Risk Factors Linked to Cognitive Decline
Most cardiovascular conditions more strongly linked to cognition among women
Most of World’s Urban Population Live in Areas With High PM₂.₅
About 86 percent of urban dwellers live in areas that exceed WHO guidelines for annual PM2.5, contributing to >1.8 million deaths
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia Increased for Cannabis Users With aSAH
Independent association seen for cannabis use with DCI in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Cochlear Implants Can Benefit Deaf Children With Autism
Improvement seen in language skills and social engagement
In Utero Hormone Levels May Affect Migraine Risk in Adulthood
Sex differences in migraine prevalence may not be entirely accounted for by genetic factors
Incident Psychotropic Use Down in Children in Second Quarter of 2020
Greatest decline in incident stimulant and anxiolytic/sedative-hypnotic medications was in quarter 2 of 2020
Birth During COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Infant Neurodevelopment
However, in utero exposure to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection is not associated with significant differences in ASQ-3 domains at 6 months
Multistage Screening in Early Intervention Setting IDs Autism
Screening associated with significant increase in ASD diagnoses in children, including in Spanish-speaking families
