Pediatrics
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Anxiety, depression prevalent in children with comorbid autism and ADHD
An increased prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders was found in adolescents compared with school-aged children with both ASD and ADHD.
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Eating disorders put teens at risk for depression, bullying
A longitudinal study of adolescents suggests that disordered eating may precede depressive symptoms and poor peer relations.
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Caffeine for apnea of prematurity found safe, effective at 11 years
At 11-year follow-up, caffeine significantly improved visuomotor, visuoperceptual, and visuospatial performance.
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Early reading aloud, play reduced hyperactivity at school entry
Video feedback discussed with parents reinforced the effects of reading aloud and playing on behavior.
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Ten-step trauma intervention offers help for foster families
WASHINGTON – A new intervention could give relief to the caregivers of foster children who are coping with trauma.
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Irritability, depressive mood tied to higher suicidality risk in adolescence
The association was more important for girls than boys “as indicated by the need to prevent the exposure among 5 girls to avoid 1 case of...
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Parents surveyed about underage drinking
Most parents are talking to their kids about alcohol, but many underestimate its impact on brain development.
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Early family intervention tied to reduced AUDs in Mexican American youth
The results show the effectiveness of focusing substance use prevention efforts on middle school students.
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Docs worry there’s ‘nowhere to send’ new and expectant moms with depression
Nationally, depression affects up to one in seven women during or after pregnancy, according to the American Psychological Association.
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Tanning addiction associated with multiple behavioral comorbidities
Substance abuse, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder appear to accompany the addiction.
