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American College of Cardiology, March 28-30

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The American College of Cardiology 69th Annual Scientific Session and Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held virtually...
Rates of autism spectrum disorders are declining among wealthy whites in California while escalating among poor and minority children

Autism Rates Inversely Tied to County’s Wealth

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Wealthy California parents may have more access to private care, treatment
Legally dispensed marijuana products have stronger concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol than needed for chronic pain relief

Many Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Treating Pain

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Majority of products in medicinal, recreational programs advertised to have >15 percent THC
Following implementation of the Affordable Care Act

Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA

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Following implementation of ACA, insurance rates decreased more in states with Medicaid expansion

March 2020 Briefing – Neurology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Neurology for March 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy seems to be an effective intervention for depression in Parkinson disease

Phone-Based Therapy Beneficial for Depression in Parkinson Disease

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Telephone CBT outperformed treatment-as-usual on all depression, anxiety, quality-of-life measures
In a joint statement released by the American Medical Association

Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds

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Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
Thirty-six months of treatment with immediate-release isradipine does not slow clinical progression of early-stage Parkinson disease

Isradipine Does Not Slow Early Parkinson Disease Progression

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Change in total Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale score similar for isradipine versus placebo
Variability in bedtimes may be detrimental to cardiovascular health

Inconsistent Bedtime May Affect Cardiovascular Health

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Going to bed even 30 minutes later than normal can lead to higher resting heart rates through most of the next day
Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with a higher risk for dementia

CVD May Play Role in Link Between Air Pollution, Dementia

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Heart failure, ischemic heart disease, stroke may contribute to link between air pollution and dementia