Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization
Ninety-two percent of physicians report PA-associated delays in patient access to care
Negative Fateful Life Events Linked to Advanced Brain Aging
More midlife FLEs, especially relating to interpersonal relationships, tied to advanced predicted brain aging
Caffeine Therapy for Apnea of Prematurity Safe Over Long Term
No negative effects seen in neurobehavioral outcomes after 11 years
Smoke Exposure Tied to Higher CV, Cerebrovascular ER Visits
Increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular, cerebrovascular ER visits, especially for over-65s
TBI Associated With Increased Risk of Subsequent Dementia
Increased risk compared to those without a history of TBI and those with non-TBI trauma
Later Natural Menopause Can Benefit Future Verbal Memory
However, no benefit seen for processing speed through to age 69 years
Scoliosis Surgery Found Beneficial for Cerebral Palsy Patients
Significant improvements in long-term health-related quality of life seen
One Night of Sleep Deprivation Linked to Amyloid-β Burden
Increase in Aβ burden in right hippocampus and thalamus after one night of sleep deprivation
Whole Body CT Doesn’t Cut Mortality in Peds Blunt Trauma
No significant difference in mortality for those undergoing whole body CT vs selective CT approach
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied to Risk of Mental Health Issues
Further, there is increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder in their children
