Mental Health
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PAS: Early adverse childhood experiences linked to poor literacy
Key clinical point: Kindergartners with a history of two or more of a possible eight early adverse childhood experiences had below-average teacher...
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PAS: For pediatric mental conditions, PCPs do the heavy lifting
Key clinical point: Primary care physicians provide a substantial amount of pediatric outpatient care for mental health conditions. Major finding...
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PAS: New NAS treatment model shortens stay, lowers costs
Key clinical point: Implementing a standardized protocol for the treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome can safely lead to a significant...
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NASPAG: Migraines don’t always preclude combined OCs
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PAS: Psychotropic polypharmacy widespread in pediatric primary care
Key clinical point: Psychotropic polypharmacy has reached what investigators have deemed “alarming” levels in pediatric primary care.
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Football practice a major source of concussions
Key clinical point: Football practice is a major, and supposedly preventable, source of concussions in all age groups. Major finding: 57.7% of...
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AAN: Maternal valproate linked to kids’ physical, cognitive problems
Key clinical point: Evidence continues to mount about the dangers of fetal exposure to maternal valproate. Major finding: A quarter of children...
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PAS: Screen for postpartum depression during infant hospitalization
Key clinical point: Screening for maternal postpartum depression during an infant’s hospitalization captures large numbers of previously...
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PAS: Screen for postpartum depression during infant hospitalization
Key clinical point: Screening for maternal postpartum depression during an infant’s hospitalization captures large numbers of previously...