Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Gestational Age Tied to Attention-Deficit Symptoms With Down Syndrome
Findings parallel known association in general population
ED Visits for Peds Asthma Plunged Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Rate of emergency department visits decreased 80 and 82 percent in 2020 versus previous two years for week starting March 22
Lack of Sleep Tied to Physician Burnout, Medical Errors
Risk for self-reported clinically significant medical error increases with severity of sleep impairment
Childhood Lead Exposure Tied to Changes in Adult Brain Structure
Changes included less cortical, hippocampus surface area, plus lower IQ
Children’s Depression Symptoms Up During U.K. Lockdown
No significant changes seen in RCADS anxiety subscale, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire emotional problems subscale
Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
Half of adults say a surprise medical bill would cause financial hardship
Body Dissatisfaction at 14 Predicts Depressive Episodes at 18
Body dissatisfaction predicts mild, moderate, and severe depression episodes among girls; mild and severe episodes in boys
Pediatric Appendiceal Perforation Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Delays in medical care attributable to COVID-19 may cause additional morbidity in children
