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Pediatricians, specialists largely agree on ASD diagnoses
But when it comes to ruling it out, the specialists agreed with the pediatricians only 60% of the time.
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Nine more minutes a day of vigorous exercise tied to better cognition
‘Even minor differences in daily behavior appeared meaningful for cognition in this study.’
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Consumer Reports urges dark chocolate makers to reduce lead, cadmium levels
Testing revealed harmful levels of heavy metals in a few different brands of dark chocolate products.
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Guidelines recommend CBT alone for mild acute depression, more options for more severe cases
These nuanced recommendations contrast sharply with the American College of Physicians’ 2016 guideline for depression treatment.
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Geriatrician advises on use of vitamin D supplementation, lecanemab, and texting for her patients
There is growing awareness of the impact of social isolation on health outcomes, particularly among older adults.
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U.S. ketamine poisonings up 81%
Overall ketamine exposures were low, but researchers say the findings add to a growing body of research that suggests recreational ketamine use...
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Kids with concussions may benefit from early return to school
Prolonged school absence post concussion was associated with higher symptom burden 2 weeks after injury.
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Social isolation hikes dementia risk in older adults
“Social connections are increasingly understood as a critical factor for the health of individuals as they age.”
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How to talk with patients in ways that help them feel heard and understood
How do we make sure that we are doing a good job connecting and communicating with our patients?
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HRT may prevent Alzheimer’s in high-risk women
Results from a cohort study showed that use of HRT was associated with larger entorhinal and hippocampal brain volumes.
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Nearly 50% of patients with dementia experience falls
The results highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to preventing falls among elderly individuals with dementia.