Social Media Use May Be Risk Factor for Eating Disorders in Young People
Findings based on global review of 50 studies in 17 countries
Excess Mortality Seen for People With Epilepsy
Standardized mortality rate increased for those receiving monotherapy, those receiving four or more meds, those without comorbidities
Maternal Opioids After Delivery Not Linked to Adverse Infant Outcomes
No increase seen in likelihood of admission to hospital for any reason, and no infant deaths recorded
Incidence of Tuberculosis Up to 2.5 Cases Per 100,000 in U.S. in 2022
Compared with 2021, in 2022, TB incidence was higher among persons aged 4 years and younger and 15 to 24 years and lower in those aged 65 years and older
Prevalence of Autism 27.6 Per 1,000 8-Year-Olds in 2020
Prevalence lower among non-Hispanic Whites and children of two or more races versus Blacks, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders
Feds Propose Overhaul of U.S. Organ Transplant System
HRSA will invite organizations to bid for contracts for different parts of the transplant system's functions
Drug Shortages Rose by 30 Percent in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows
Though 295 drugs were in shortage last year, the latest number is 130; about 15 critical drug products have been scarce for a decade
Developmental Delay Tied to Higher Complication Rate With Tonsillectomy
Additionally, those with developmental delay have higher incidence of comorbidities, prematurity
Child, Caregiver Mortality Up in Low-Opportunity Neighborhoods
Children in neighborhoods with low opportunity for health have increased risk for child and caregiver mortality
Children With Autism Less Likely to Receive Vision Screening
Among those with autism spectrum disorder, Black children have lower rate of screening than White, other/multiracial children
