2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History
Internal medicine programs offered a record 8,116 categorical, 396 primary care positions
Digital Intervention Ups Socialization in Children With Autism
Social outcomes improved with Superpower Glass wearable behavioral intervention
Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Autism
Increased risk seen for autism spectrum disorder and disorder with comorbid intellectual disability
American College of Cardiology, March 16-18
The American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session and Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
Stricter Gun Laws Tied to Safer High Schools
Stricter gun laws tied to fewer student reports of being threatened/injured with a weapon at school
Three Factors Predict Psych Events With Drugs for Smoking Cessation
Anxiety, history of suicidal ideation/behavior, being white associated with higher risk for events
In Youth With ADHD, New-Onset Psychosis Up With Amphetamines
New-onset psychosis occurred in about one in 660 teens, young adults with ADHD receiving stimulants
Recent Increase Reported in Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Fentanyl
Numbers and rates increased for all sex, age, racial and ethnic subgroups, most public health regions
Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives
Relationships found to be key to happiness; having friends at work impacts physician happiness