Estimated 2.5 Percent of US Children Diagnosed With Autism
The prevalence of parent-reported autism spectrum disorder is estimated at 2.5% among US children aged 3 to 17 years.
AAIC 2015 Coverage
Amount of Physical Exercise Affects Mental Health Burden
Physical exercise is associated with self-reported mental health burden in the past month.
More Adults Go to Psychiatrist, Not PCP, for Mental Health Care
The rate of mental health-related physician office visits is higher to psychiatrists than PCPs for all adults except those aged 65 years and older.
Patients’ Preferences for Physician Attire Linked to Perception of Care
Clinician attire is an important factor for a significant number of patients, and can influence the perception of care they receive.
US Spends Twice as Much for Similar Healthcare Utilization
U.S. has higher administrative and pharmaceutical costs than 10 other high-income countries
Case Study: Onset of Amnestic Syndrome After Cocaine and Possible Fentanyl Use
Case study: new-onset amnesia occuring after cocaine and possible fentanyl use.
Study Links “Positivity Effect” With Subclinical Memory Impairment
Researchers examine age-related alterations in memory.
Locked Wards May Not Prevent Inpatient Suicide, Absconding
Treatment on open wards was linked to lower odds of suicide attempts and to absconding with and without return.
Homocysteine Levels Elevated in Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers identified increased fibrinogen levels and amyloid-β deposits in the blood vessels and brain parenchyma of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Marijuana Use in Male Teenagers Linked to Earlier Mortality
Study links heavy cannabis use in male teens to increased mortality by age 60.
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