Autism spectrum disorders
New data suggests 1 in 44 US children affected by autism
New autism numbers released Thursday suggest more U.S. children are being diagnosed with the developmental condition and at younger ages.
Dec 2, 2021
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Diabetes
30 mn diabetics can't access the insulin they need
The number of people suffering from diabetes is surging, even as tens of millions cannot get the insulin they need, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Nov 12, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Many pregnant women not receiving recommended care
(HealthDay)—Many pregnant patients do not receive guideline-based services and the number of prenatal visits does not explain this gap in provision of services, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in the American ...
Oct 26, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
One in seven patients miss cancer surgery during COVID lockdowns: study
One in seven cancer patients around the world have missed out on potentially life-saving operations during COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study reveals.
Oct 6, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression rates tripled and symptoms intensified during first year of COVID-19
People with lower incomes and who experienced multiple COVID-related stressors were more likely to feel the toll of the pandemic, as the socioeconomic inequities in mental health continue to widen.
Oct 4, 2021
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Health
Health disparities and inequities impact Black and Latino Americans with autoimmune diseases
Minority populations in the US with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases experience poorer outcomes due to modifiable social conditions, according to a new USC study. Social determinants of health (SDOH) – ...
Oct 4, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
COVID-19 school closures take toll on mental health of older children
(HealthDay)—Older children, Black and Hispanic children, and children from families with lower income who attended school remotely during the pandemic in 2020 experienced disproportionate mental health difficulties, according ...
Sep 15, 2021
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Pediatrics
Child care providers vaccinated at higher rates than general population
Connecticut and Washington recently became the first U.S. states requiring child care providers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The new policies reflect the essential role child care providers play and their elevated ...
Sep 1, 2021
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Health
Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
Cutting 20% of sugar from packaged foods and 40% from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events (such as strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrests), 490,000 cardiovascular deaths, and 750,000 diabetes ...
Aug 27, 2021
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Other
Smartphone-only internet tied to lower patient portal use
(HealthDay)—Smartphone-only internet access is associated with lower patient portal use among those from some minority racial/ethnic groups, according to a research letter published online July 26 in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 6, 2021
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