Teen Sedentary Time Tied to Changes in Heart Structure
Higher amounts of physical activity tied to better heart function
Universal Masking in Health Care No Longer Seems Appropriate
Maintaining masking may offer marginal benefit in terms of reducing transmission, but impedes communication
AACR: Awareness That HPV Causes Cancer Is Ebbing Among Americans
Furthermore, U.S. vaccination rates for preteens and teens are well below recommended goals
Most Primary Care Pediatricians Appropriately Prescribing SSRIs
Pediatricians generally document appropriate indications for starting medication and prescribe without subspecialist involvement
Trends in U.S. Suicide Rates Described for 2001 to 2021
Rates increased from 2001 to 2018, then decreased through 2020 and increased in 2021
About 100,000 U.S. Nurses Left Workforce During Pandemic
Results of a new survey lay bare the pandemic's impact on nursing
Annual Average Emergency Visit Rate for Suicidal Ideation 40 Visits Per 10,000
Emergency department visit rate higher among males than females; peaked at age 35 to 44 years in males and at 14 to 18 years in females
Diagnosis of Difficult-to-Diagnose Developmental Disorders Discussed
Diagnosis made in about 41 percent of probands with severe disorder; 76 percent had pathogenic de novo variant
2021 Syphilis Rates Increased by Nearly One-Third in the United States
More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in 2021
Parental Perceptions Affect Decision to Vaccinate Children Against COVID-19
Parents who are more concerned about long-term risk and report greater anticipated responsibility less likely to vaccinate
