Frequent Social Media Use Harmful for High School Students
Frequent use linked to higher prevalence of bullying victimization, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness
AAP: Breastfeeding During Birth Hospitalization Lowers Risk for Childhood Asthma
Lower asthma risk seen for first feed with breast milk and exclusivity of breastfeeding
Large Difference in Survival Seen for Preemies Born at 25 Versus 22 Weeks
Survival ranges from 24.9 percent at 22 weeks to 82.0 percent at 25 weeks; survival without severe complications varies from 6.3 to 43.2 percent
FDA Approves Injectable Ocrevus Zunovo for Relapsing, Progressive MS
Phase 3 data show efficacy and safety profile similar to intravenous administration
Family Medicine-Only Staffing at Birthing Hospitals Tied to Fewer C-Sections
Additionally, family medicine-only staffed hospitals have stronger nursing-rated safety culture
Childhood Vaccination Coverage Lower for Children Born in 2020, 2021
Coverage lower for those covered by Medicaid or other nonprivate insurance, uninsured children, children living below federal poverty level
Global Prevalence of Child Myopia Is Increasing
Higher proportion of myopia exhibited in those living in East Asia or urban area and in females, adolescents, and high school students
14.3 Million Americans Are Caring for Ill or Disabled Veteran
Few U.S. Jails Offer Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Likelihood of offering medications for OUD higher for jails with shorter mean distances to nearest facility providing MOUD
Caseload Strain Linked to Patient Survival During Delta Wave of COVID-19
One in five COVID-19 deaths due to strain-attributable mortality; findings were consistent across hospital types