No Significant Association Found for ADHD Meds, CVD Risk
Meta-analysis shows no significant associations for children, adolescents, or adults, for female patients, or for those with preexisting CVD
Sleeve Gastrectomy Compared to Gastric Bypass for Teens With Obesity
Sleeve gastrectomy tied to lower health care utilization, but five-year death, complications, reoperation, revision similar to gastric bypass
CDC Will Test New Areas for Polio in Wastewater
Agency says information could be used to target vaccination efforts and rapidly increase coverage if needed
Fewer Parents Talking to Child’s Regular Provider About Vaccines
Conversations less often about flu or COVID-19 vaccines versus school-required vaccines
On World AIDS Day, White House Announces Plan to End Epidemic by 2030
Global goals include reaching UNAIDS targets for reducing new infections and reaching targets for all age, gender, and population groups
Skills-Training Program Beneficial for Teen Drivers With ADHD
Program reduces frequency of long glances and lessens variation in lane position compared with control program
Benzodiazepine Exposure in Pregnancy Does Not Up Risk for ADHD, Autism
No significantly increased risk seen for ADHD or ASD with exposure to benzodiazepines during first, second, third trimester
Demographic Disparities Seen in Firearm Fatality Rates
Maximum rates of firearm homicides higher among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic versus White men
Medical Masks Similar to N95 Respirators for Preventing COVID-19
No significant difference seen with medical masks versus N95 respirators for health care personnel providing care to COVID-19 patients
Cerebral Palsy Risk Up With Exposure to Maternal Unintentional Injury In Utero
Higher risk of cerebral palsy in offspring seen for severe injuries that resulted in hospitalization, delivery within one week from injury
