Sensitivity 64.2 and 35.8 percent for specimens from symptomatic and asymptomatic persons, with near 100 percent specificity
Rates of Suicide, Suicide Attempts Up for Individuals With Autism
More than 90 percent of those with ASD with suicide attempt, suicide had another comorbid condition
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Retinal Changes Linked to Cognitive Function in T1DM Patients
Structural and vascular changes detected on noninvasive retinal imaging tied to performance on tests of cognitive function
In Utero Exposures May Up Thyroid Cancer Risk in Offspring
Maternal benign thyroid conditions strongly associated with increased thyroid cancer risk in offspring
Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media
No gender difference seen in personal attacks; women significantly more likely to report online sexual harassment
Tool Can Predict Chemo Toxicity for Seniors With Breast Cancer
Score has been developed and validated that includes eight independent predictors of grade 3 to 5 chemotherapy toxicity
Default Opt-Out of Cardiac Rehabilitation Increases Referrals
Redesign of decision pathways from opt-in to opt-out results in increase in referrals for cardiac rehabilitation
Myopia Up in Children Confined to Home During Pandemic
Substantial myopic shift and increased prevalence of myopia seen among children aged 6, 7, 8 years
Many Parents Support Peer Mental Health Programs at Schools
Majority of parents say peers would understand teens’ problems better than adults