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
All-Drug Overdoses Rising in Children Aged 0 to 10, 11 to 14
Suspected heroin overdoses decreased among youth aged 15 to 24 years from April 2016 to September 2019
COVID-19 Lockdown Tied to Increased Heavy Drinking
One-third of adults report binge drinking during the pandemic; existing binge drinkers increasing their intake
Youth Opioid Deaths Often Involve Other Substances, Too
In 2018, more than half of opioid overdose deaths involved polysubstance, most commonly cocaine
Sexual Assault Tied to Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures in Women
Sexual assault trauma accounts for 22 percent of the increased risk for PNES in women
Global Need High for Rehabilitation Services
Musculoskeletal disorders contributed most to prevalence; highest need for rehabilitation services seen in Western Pacific region
RSNA: Ulnar Fractures May Indicate Intimate Partner Violence
Falls rarely cause ulnar fractures, which may be a sign of intimate partner violence
