AAP Policy Statement Focuses on Child Witness Well-Being
Second policy statement develops recommendations for pediatricians relating to expert testimony
Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Fell in 2004 to 2012
Prevalence highest among new mothers age ≤19, 20 to 24 years; unmarried mothers; postpartum smokers
Patients With Opioid Addiction Benefit From Tx Initiated in ER
Giving drugs to reduce cravings appears to be effective option, researchers find
CMS Rule Set to Stabilize Small Health Insurance Markets
Rule includes special enrollment period pre-enrollment verification, flexibility in level of cover
Depression, Anxiety Prevalent in Hospice Caregivers
Younger age and poorer self-rated global health are risk factors for both depression and anxiety
Post-Deployment Screening Has Limited Benefit in U.K. Military
Screening based on tailored advice does not reduce prevalence of disorders or increase help-seeking
AAN: Repeat Head Injuries Do Not Affect Motor Skills in NFL Players
Study aimed to see if former pro football players faced the same fate as many professional boxers
AAP Urges Doctors Not to Punish Pregnant Women for Opioid Use
Group says better prevention and treatment, not jail time, would stem surge in drug-addicted newborns
Postpartum Depression Also Affects New Fathers
Men who are stressed or in poor health seem to be at highest risk
Delayed Development ID’d in Five Brain Regions of ADHD Patients
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity should be considered a brain disorder, researchers say