Risk of Depression Up in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Individuals with ASD had more than two-fold higher risk of depression diagnosis vs. non-autistic siblings
Helmets May Not Protect Skiers From Traumatic Brain Injury
However, risk of other head injuries is decreased for alpine sports participants who wear helmets
Excess Cardiac Risk Varies With Age of Onset of T1DM
Excess risk differed by up to five times across different diagnosis age groups
Medicaid Expansion Ups Access to Family Planning Services
1 in 3 women of reproductive age report better ability to access birth control, family planning services
Mindfulness Training Acceptable Among Surgical Interns
Mindfulness-based stress reduction integrated into personal, professional settings over 12 months
Many Soldiers Who Attempt Suicide Have No Mental Health Dx
Similar medical, legal, family risk factors tied to suicide attempt regardless of mental health history
Ibudilast Appears to Slow Brain Atrophy Progression in MS
In phase 2 randomized trial, 2.5 ml less brain-tissue loss with ibudilast than with placebo over 96 weeks
Preemptive Analgesia May Cut Post-Op Pain in Anorectal Surgery
Preoperative pain medications reduce pain and narcotic use in the early post-op period
Pediatric Revisits, Admissions for UTI Similar With Oral or IV Meds
Findings support ED discharge with oral antibiotics for children with urinary tract infection
14.6 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Marijuana in Past Year
Prevalence of use was 20 percent in states with legal recreational use, 12 percent where no use is legal
