Neurology
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ADHD Meds Linked to Lower Suicide, Hospitalization Risk
Investigators found significantly lower risk for psychiatric hospitalization for patients taking most ADHD medications except for atomoxetine.
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Common Household Chemicals Tied to Brain Cell Damage
Flame retardants, disinfectants, and personal care products may contain compounds linked to brain cell harm; further study is needed.
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Infant Exposure to MS Drugs via Breastfeeding: New Data
“Our data show infants exposed to these medications through breastfeeding experienced no negative effects on health or development within the...
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Each Minute of Screen Time May Affect Toddlers’ Development
Increases in screen time were associated with decreases in verbal interactions between adults and children.
From the Journals
Risk Factors for Headache in Youth Identified
“While medications are used to stop and sometimes prevent headaches, lifestyle changes also may offer an effective route to relief by preventing...
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FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
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Stimulants for ADHD Not Linked to Prescription Drug Misuse
Adolescents who received stimulant therapy for ADHD were less likely to report past-year prescription stimulant misuse as young adults than were...
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How PCPs Can Contribute to Epilepsy Care
Information to aid primary care physicians in referring patients with epilepsy to specialist.
From the Journals
Adequate Transition of Epilepsy Care from Pediatric to Adult Is Often Lacking
“We are not doing as good a job with planning for transition as we should.”
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Certain Gut Microbes Tied to Cognitive Function in Children
In children older than 18 months, the overall variation in microbial species and microbial gene functions was significantly associated with...
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How Much Does Screen Time Really Affect Child Development?
"Effects of screen time on children is a continuously changing, rapidly developing research field, and other contextual factors have been shown to...