Prenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Late Childhood
Risk by age 18 years was driven by disorders within the neurodevelopmental spectrum
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens’ Mental Health
Murthy is calling on policymakers, tech companies, researchers, and parents to 'urgently take action'
FDA Approves New Nasal Spray to Reverse Overdoses
To be sold as Opvee, the spray contains the medication nalmefene hydrochloride and will be available with a prescription
USPSTF: Lack of Evidence for Primary Care Oral Health Screening
Two draft recommendation statements find lack of evidence for dental screening, preventive interventions in children, adults
More Parents Citing Safety as Reason for HPV Vaccine Hesitancy
2010 to 2018 saw 15.6 percent annual increase in proportion of parents citing 'safety or side effects' as reason for hesitancy
CDC: Incidence of HIV Continues to Decline, Reaching 32,100 in 2021
Rates of HIV decreased for those aged 13 to 24 years and for infections attributable to male-to-male sexual contact
Economic Burden of Health Inequities Very High in the United States
Estimated economic burden of racial and ethnic health inequities $421 or $451 billion using MEPS and BRFSS data
National Standards Developed for Neonatal Care
Standards identified as minimum requirements for each level of care; facilities encouraged to go beyond minimum
Perceived Access to Firearms Higher in Teens With Depression, Suicidality
Among teens reporting firearm possession, those with depression and/or lifetime history of suicidality more likely to have bought/traded for it
Emergency Anaphylaxis Observation Times Can Be Cut for Children
Authors say that with further validation, most children can be discharged within two hours
