Guidelines Updated for Pediatricians in Relation to Suicidality
Providers should screen for suicide risk at well-child visits starting at age 12 years and during higher-risk situations
CDC: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Prevalence 1.3 Percent in 2021 to 2022
Higher prevalence seen for White non-Hispanic adults, adults with family income less than 100 percent of poverty level
Light Therapy Aids Psychobehavioral Symptoms With Alzheimer Disease
Significant benefits seen for sleep efficacy, depression, and agitation
Tardive Dyskinesia Impacts Patients and Caregivers
Impacts on caregivers included activity and employment impairment
Adenotonsillectomy No Aid for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children
However, improvements seen for behavior, symptoms, quality of life, and blood pressure with mild sleep-disordered breathing
Stigmatizing Attitudes Identified Toward Individuals With Acne
Participants reported less comfort being friends with, hiring, having physical contact, dating someone with severe acne
White House Looks to Curb Big Pharma’s Sky-High Drug Prices
If a drug is too expensive, the Biden administration will use federal law to grant patent licenses to rival pharma companies
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Beneficial in Alzheimer Disease
Active tCDS improves cognitive functions in memory domain, including word recall, recall of test instructions, word recognition
More Than Four Hours of Smartphone Use a Day Harmful to Teens
Significantly higher risk seen for stress, suicidal ideation, and substance use
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
