Rise in suicide rates in U.S. youth, especially girls
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Suicide rates among U.S. youth have been on the rise for...
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Neurology
Rates of Depression Up in U.S. Women at Hospital to Give Birth
U.S. rate of depressive disorders recorded during delivery hospitalization increased from 2000 to 2015
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Gender Gap in U.S. Youth Suicide Narrowed From 1975 to 2016
Suicide prevention efforts should take both sex and developmental level into consideration
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Regular Puzzle Use May Improve Cognition in Older Adults
Performance on 14 measures of cognitive function better for those doing word or number puzzles
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Weight Gain, Loss in Seniors May Increase Risk for Dementia
Significant correlation observed between late-life BMI changes and dementia risk in both sexes
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Early Neuromuscular Blockade No Better in ARDS Patients on Vent
Mortality similar for those receiving continuous infusion of cisatracurium, lighter sedation targets
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Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use
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Goggles That Record Nystagmus Could Help Diagnose Vertigo
Vestibular event monitoring feasible, could allow accurate diagnosis of episodic vestibular disorders
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Study Describes TBI Caregiver QOL Measurement System
Five new item banks developed to assess health-related quality for traumatic brain injury caregivers
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Thresholds Found for Unilateral Optic Nerve Lesions in MS
Intereye differences for retinal nerve fiber layer and macular ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer useful
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Bullied kids more likely to use painkillers
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Children and teens who are bullied are more than twice...
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More U.S. Adults Show Signs of Despair As They Enter Middle Age
Pattern generalized across races, education levels, geography
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Dabigatran Does Not Beat Aspirin for Preventing Recurrent Stroke
Efficacy similar to aspirin for preventing recurrent stroke after embolic stroke of undetermined source
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Goggles That Record Nystagmus Could Help Diagnose Vertigo
Vestibular event monitoring feasible, could allow accurate diagnosis of episodic vestibular disorders
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Poll: Many Adults Worried About Developing Dementia
But only 5 percent of respondents reported discussing prevention with doctor
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Light physical activity might help keep the brain young
By Ankur Banerjee A recent study suggests that light physical activity may help stave off signs of...
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British Cycling launches new mental health strategy
LONDON (Reuters) – British Cycling, criticized in the past for a ‘culture of...
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WHO issues first advice on dementia: exercise and don’t smoke
By Tom Miles GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization published its first guidelines...
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Light, Incremental Physical Activity Can Help Reduce Brain Aging
Each additional hour spent in light-intensity physical activity equivalent to about 1.1 years less brain aging
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Mindful Music Listening Aids Cognitive Recovery After Stroke
Mindful music listening feasible, acceptable, may be effective after stroke
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