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
Daily Cannabis Use May Up Risk for Developing Psychotic Disorder
Daily cannabis use, especially high-potency types, linked to increased odds of psychotic disorder
FDA: First Treatment Approved Specifically for Postpartum Depression
Zulresso administered by IV infusion over 60-hour period; patients must be monitored during infusion
Antiepileptic Drugs Not Tied to Dementia Risk
No increased overall risk found, but levetiracetam generic brands tied to higher dementia risk
