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Pivotal Response Treatment Plus NAO Robot Effective in Autism
Decrease in parent-rated ASD-related symptoms over time with PRT using humanoid robot
Marijuana Use Not Linked to Risk of Arrhythmias After Acute MI
Risk of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest no different for users, non-users
At Low Temps, Air Pollution May Up Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk in women
Teen Sexting Linked to Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Abuse
Correlations seen for sexting with intimate partner violence perpetration for boys, victimization for girls
Child Secondhand Pot + Tobacco Exposure Ups Risk for ER Visits
Children in the marijuana and tobacco exposure group also had increase in otitis media episodes
Executive Function Improved With Prenatal Exposure to SSRIs
Better EF skills in 12-year-olds exposed to prenatal SSRI, even controlling for maternal depressive sx
Social Media Negatively Affects Body Satisfaction in Women
Time spent on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest tied to higher scores on measures relating to body image
Screening Mammos Linked to Less Aggressive Tx If Diagnosed
Women aged 40 to 49 years with no mammogram have increased odds of positive nodes, larger tumors
Early Intervention May Reduce Breast CA-Related Lymphedema
Bioimpedance spectroscopy monitoring with early interventions lowers need for aggressive treatment
Opioids Often Over-Prescribed After Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Patients use fewer opioids than are prescribed after open, laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
