Childhood Abuse Associated With CVD Risk Factors Varied by Race, Sex
The associations between exposure to abuse in childhood and risk factors for incident cardiovascular disease vary by race and sex.
Childhood Trauma
Abusive Head Trauma May Elevate Intraocular Pressure in Children
Study suggests monitoring IOPs in patients with suspected abusive head trauma.
Patients With Bipolar Disorder With Childhood Trauma Benefit From Treatment
The researchers behind the current study wanted to more closely examine the association between childhood trauma and bipolar disorder (BD) specifically, as previous studies focused on BD have produced conflicting results.
Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Migraine in Adolescence
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence.
Negative Childhood Experiences Linked to Opioid Abuse
A study from the 1990s showed adverse childhood experiences contributed to illicit drug and alcohol use. A more recent study showed adults between age 18 and 25 had the highest rate of opioid misuse compared with teens and adults aged 26 and older. The researchers in the current study wanted to explore the connection between “early life risk exposures” and opioid use among university students.
Physical Punishment of Children Does More Harm Than Good
A narrative review summarized the findings of 69 prospective longitudinal studies to inform practitioners and policy makers about the outcomes of physical punishment and identified 7 key themes.
The Dynamics and Cohesion of an Adopted Family Significantly Impacts the Adopted Child’s Cognitive and Behavioral Development
With the scarcity of data concerning adopted children, the researchers followed children adopted from institutionalized care to determine the relationship between family environment, behavioral outcomes, and executive function.
More Adverse Childhood Experiences May Increase the Risk of Suicide Ideation in Young Women and the Risk of Suicide Attempts in Both Sexes
Researchers calculated lifetime and past-year prevalence of suicide ideation and attempts in Puerto Rican young adults using the World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview.
Many Children, Youth Have Violence-Related Medical Visits
Many children and youth have violence-related medical visits at some time in their lives.
Bruising Clinical Decision Rule Differentiates Abuse From Nonabuse
A bruising clinical decision rule (BCDR) can differentiate abuse from nonabusive trauma in young children.
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