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Feature tagging of home videos for machine learning classification of autism spectrum disorder with the use of a mobile device produces accurate results in short time frames

Feature Tagging of Home Videos Promising in Autism Diagnosis

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On mobile platform, highest accuracy seen with sparse five-feature logistic regression classifier
In states with a Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten entry

ADHD Diagnosis, Treatment Up for August-Born Children

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Findings seen for children in states with Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten entry
A higher amount of screen time per day is associated with decreased psychological well-being in children and adolescents

Less Pediatric Screen Time Tied to Better Well-Being

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High users of screens more likely to have history of depression, anxiety, mental health tx
Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect

Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care

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Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
The prevalence of eating disorders among 9- to 10-year-olds in the United States is 1.4 percent

Prevalence of Eating Disorders 1.4 Percent in Preteens

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No statistically significant differences in prevalence rates seen between boys and girls
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes that the evidence on the benefits and harms of primary care interventions for preventing child maltreatment is currently inadequate. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Nov. 27 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Prevention of Child Maltreatment

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Evidence inadequate to weigh benefits, harms of interventions for preventing maltreatment
In a statement released late yesterday

FDA: Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, but Check Labels

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Romaine lettuce sold in stores to carry labels with region where produce was grown, harvest date
A major update of the United States' system for approving medical devices was announced yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process

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Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
Even with the rapid rise in popularity of electronic cigarettes

Youth Smoking Decline Mirrors Rise in Vaping Popularity

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Large rise in youth vaping, decline in past 30-day smoking prevalence accelerated around 2014
Children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk for asthma

Child Overweight, Obesity Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

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In absence of overweight and obesity, 10 percent of all pediatric asthma cases would be avoided