Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
U.S. College Students’ Marijuana Use Reaches 35-Year High
43 percent of college students said they used some form of marijuana at least once in the past year
Hearing Aid Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Depression, Falls
Findings revealed in large study of older adults with hearing loss
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
In 2017 versus 2012, more doctors agreed the ACA would turn U.S. health care in the right direction
Algorithm Based on Response, Biology Guides Neuroblastoma Tx
Survival excellent with treatment algorithm for children with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma
Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University
Center has received $17 million in funding from group of private donors
Autism Rates Up, Particularly Among Minority Children
Authors say minority rates passing those of whites and expected to continue
Postictal Serotonin Levels Associated With Periictal Apnea
Postictal serum 5-HT levels increased over interictal levels for seizures without ictal central apnea
Evidence Says Antipsychotics Do Not Prevent Delirium in Adults
Evidence also refutes routine use of haloperidol, second-generation antipsychotics for tx of delirium
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood
