Advertisement

American Academy of Pediatrics, Nov. 2-6

0
The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held from Nov. 2...
Abstaining from cannabis is associated with improvements in memory and verbal learning in adolescents and young adults

Quitting Cannabis Tied to Improved Memory

0
Verbal learning deficits tied to cannabis use may be temporary in teens, young adults
The use of yoga and meditation have increased in recent years among children and adults

CDC: Increases in Yoga, Meditation for Children in 2012-2017

0
Among adults, increases seen in use of yoga, meditation, chiropractor during same time period
Two naloxone products used to treat opioid overdose patients remain chemically stable long after their expiration dates

Naloxone Products Stay Effective Long After Expiration Date

0
Narcan, Evzio chemically stable for at least 10 to 12 months after listed expiration dates
A short parent questionnaire may be able to identify gastrointestinal disorders in children with autism spectrum disorder

Short Questionnaire IDs GI Disorders in Children With Autism

0
17 questions for parents minimally rely on a child's ability to report pain
Those with fond memories of childhood and strong relationships with their parents have better health throughout adulthood

Happy Childhood Memories Associated With Better Health

0
Memories predicted better physical, mental health even in middle age and older adulthood
A polygenic risk score for schizophrenia can predict 12-week posttreatment symptom scores among patients with first-episode psychosis

Polygenic Risk Score Predicts Tx Response in Schizophrenia

0
PRS significantly predictive of adjusted 12-week symptom scores across four cohorts
Hundreds of thousands more low-income Americans could get health insurance after voters in three Republican-leaning states approved Medicaid expansion in the midterm elections.

Medicaid Expansion Approved in Three Republican-Leaning States

0
Voters supported expansion in Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho
An adjunctive buprenorphine/samidorphan combination seems beneficial for patients with major depressive disorder with inadequate response to antidepressant therapy

Buprenorphine/Samidorphan Helpful in Refractory Depression

0
Consistently greater reduction in MADRS score from baseline seen for BUP/SAM versus placebo
Pediatricians should educate parents about positive and effective discipline strategies for children and emphasize the importance of avoiding corporal punishment

AAP Warns of Harms of Corporal Punishment for Children

0
Parents are encouraged to use healthy forms of discipline such as positive reinforcement