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Special diets or supplements for children with an autism spectrum disorder can leave children still deficient in some nutrients

Special Diets, Supplements May Be Counterproductive in ASD

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These interventions are often tied to either too little or too much of certain nutrients
Misuse of prescription stimulant medications such as Ritalin and Adderall may begin at an earlier age than previously believed

Misuse of Stimulants May Begin Earlier Than Expected

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Efforts to prevent illegal use should begin in middle school, researcher says
Children who receive general anesthesia during surgery before they turn 4 years of age may later score slightly lower on listening comprehension and performance IQ

Pediatric Anesthesia Prior to Age 4 May Affect IQ Testing

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General anesthesia during surgery at very young age may be linked to poorer brain development
New guidelines can enable successful physician hospital relationships and integrated leadership

AMA Offers Guidance for Physician-Hospital Relationships

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Six principles of success described for integrated leadership between hospitals, physicians
More than one in four children in the United States are exposed to weapon-related violence -- as a victim or witness -- which increases their risk for mental health problems

Exposure to Guns, Knives Ups Trauma Symptoms in Children

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Even witnessing such incidents carries long-term consequences, researchers say
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended approval Thursday of flibanserin

FDA Panel Votes 18-6 to Approve Rx for Female Libido

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Vote came after agency twice rejected medication due to side effects
Anxiety and depression are linked to increased severity of retrosternal pain and heartburn and reduced quality of life among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Anxiety, Depression Impact Symptoms, QoL in GERD

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Increased anxiety, depression linked to increased severity of retrosternal pain and heartburn
Intensive care unit patients who develop delirium have a higher mortality risk

Morbidity, Mortality Up for Patients With Delirium in ICU

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Researchers recommend screening and monitoring for delirium in all critically ill patients
For older adults

Hyperhomocysteinemia Linked to Worse Cognitive Status

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Correlation with worse cognitive and functional status, dementia among elderly adults
Nine states have enacted the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact law

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Formed

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Formation of compact commission triggered by enactment of law in seventh state: Alabama