Binge Drinking Among Sports Gamblers

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About The Study: In this survey study, binge drinking in both men and women was reported at greater frequency among sports wagering individuals compared with nongamblers and non–sports gamblers.  

Authors: Joshua B. Grubbs, Ph.D., of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Reliability and Validity of Smartphone Cognitive Testing for Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration

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About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that smartphones could offer a feasible, reliable, valid, and scalable solution for remote evaluations of frontotemporal lobar degeneration, a neurodegenerative pathology causing early-onset dementia syndromes, and may improve early detection. Smartphone assessments should be considered as a complementary approach to traditional in-person trial designs. Future research should validate these results in diverse populations and evaluate the utility of these tests for longitudinal monitoring. 

Authors: Adam M. Staffaroni, Ph.D., of the University of California, San Francisco, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Prevalence of Medical Payment Products Promoted on Hospitals’ Websites

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Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs for Biologic Drugs After Biosimilar Competition

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JAMA Health Forum

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About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that biosimilar competition was not consistently associated with lower out-of-pocket costs for commercially insured outpatients, highlighting the need for targeted policy interventions to ensure that the savings generated from biosimilar competition translate into increased affordability for patients who need biologics.

Authors: Benjamin N. Rome, M.D., M.P.H., of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author.

 

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Reports of COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events in Predominantly Republican vs Democratic States

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About The Study: This study found that the more states were inclined to vote Republican, the more likely their vaccine recipients or their clinicians reported COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. These results suggest that either the perception of vaccine adverse events or the motivation to report them was associated with political inclination. 

Authors: David A. Asch, M.D., M.B.A., of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Reducing Hospitalizations and Multidrug-Resistant Organisms via Regional Decolonization in Hospitals and Nursing Homes

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JAMA

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About The Study: In this quality improvement study of 35 health care facilities in Orange County, California, using quasi-experimental design, chlorhexidine bathing and nasal decolonization were associated with significantly lower multidrug-resistant organism prevalence and incident clinical cultures. Infection-related hospitalizations, associated costs, and deaths among nursing home residents also decreased. 

Authors: Susan S. Huang, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of California Irvine School of Medicine in Irvine, is the corresponding author.

 

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Machine Learning–Based Prediction of Hospitalization During Chemoradiotherapy With Daily Step Counts

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Bias Reduction Practices in Underrepresented Groups in Ophthalmology Resident Recruitment

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Perspectives of Oncologists on the Ethical Implications of Using AI for Cancer Care

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: In this survey study of 204 oncologists, few reported that patients needed to understand artificial intelligence (AI) models, but most agreed that patients should consent to their use, and many tasked patients with choosing between physician- and AI-recommended treatment regimens. These findings suggest that the implementation of AI in oncology must include rigorous assessments of its effect on care decisions as well as decisional responsibility when problems related to AI use arise. 

Authors: Gregory A. Abel, M.D., M.P.H., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Industry Payments to US Physicians by Specialty and Product Type

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JAMA

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About The Study: From 2013 to 2022, U.S. physicians received $12.1 billion from industry. More than half of physicians received at least one payment. Payments varied widely between specialties and between physicians within the same specialty. A small number of physicians received the largest amounts, often exceeding $1 million, while the median physician received much less, typically less than a hundred dollars.  

Authors: Andrew J. Foy, M.D., of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is the corresponding author.

 

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Validation of a Multivariable Model to Predict Suicide Attempt in a Mental Health Intake Sample

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Quality of Life After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Women

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Estimated Sustainable Cost-Based Prices for Diabetes Medicines

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: High prices limit access to newer diabetes medicines in many countries. The findings of this study suggest that robust generic and biosimilar competition could reduce prices to more affordable levels and enable expansion of diabetes treatment globally. 

Authors: Melissa J. Barber, Ph.D., of the Yale Collaboration for Regulatory Rigor, Integrity, and Transparency in New Haven, Connecticut, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Physical Activity and Incident Obesity Across the Spectrum of Genetic Risk for Obesity

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: Individuals at high genetic risk of obesity needed higher daily step counts to reduce the risk of obesity than those at moderate or low genetic risk in this study of 3,124 adults. Population-based recommendations may underestimate physical activity needed to prevent obesity among those at high genetic risk. 

Authors: Evan L. Brittain, M.D., M.Sc., and Douglas M. Ruderfer, Ph.D., of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, are the corresponding authors.

 

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Health Equity Adjustment and Hospital Performance in the Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Program

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Effectiveness of an AI–Enabled Intervention for Detecting Clinical Deterioration

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AI Simulation of Adolescents’ Responses to Vaping-Prevention Messages

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Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Among Hospitalized Adults

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JAMA Internal Medicine

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About The Study: Inappropriate diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia was common, particularly among older adults, those with dementia, and those presenting with altered mental status in this study of 17,000 hospitalized adults treated for pneumonia in 48 Michigan hospitals. Full-course antibiotic treatment of those inappropriately diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia may be harmful. 

Authors: Ashwin B. Gupta, M.D., of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the corresponding author.

 

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Development of a Follow-Up Measure to Ensure Complete Screening for Colorectal Cancer

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: The findings of this observational study of 20,000 adults suggest that a measure of follow-up colonoscopy within defined periods after an abnormal result of a stool-based screening test for colorectal cancer is warranted based on low current performance rates and would be feasible to collect by health systems and produce valid, reliable results. 

Authors: Elizabeth L. Ciemins, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.A., of the American Medical Group Association in Alexandria, Virginia, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Job Flexibility, Job Security, and Mental Health Among Working Adults

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About The Study: In this study of 18,000 adults who were employed, greater job flexibility was significantly associated with reduced odds of experiencing serious psychological distress and experiencing anxiety. Greater job security was significantly associated with reduced odds of experiencing serious psychological distress and experiencing anxiety. 

Authors: Monica L. Wang, Sc.D., M.S., of the Boston University School of Public Health, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Provision of Medications for Self-Managed Abortion Before and After the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision

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JAMA

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About The Study: Provision of medications for self-managed abortions increased in the six months following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. Results suggest that a substantial number of abortion seekers accessed services despite the implementation of state-level bans and restrictions. 

Authors: Abigail R. A. Aiken, Ph.D., of the University of Texas at Austin, is the corresponding author.

 

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Trends in Sexual Harassment Prevalence and Recognition During Intern Year

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Differences in Donor Heart Acceptance by Race and Gender of Patients on the Transplant Waiting List

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JAMA

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About The Study: The cumulative incidence of heart offer acceptance by a transplant center team was consistently lower for Black candidates than for white candidates of the same gender and higher for women than for men in this study. These disparities persisted after adjusting for candidate-, donor-, and offer-level variables, possibly suggesting racial and gender bias in the decision-making process. Further investigation of site-level decision-making may reveal strategies for equitable donor heart acceptance. 

Authors: Khadijah Breathett, M.D., M.S., of Indiana University in Indianapolis, is the corresponding author.

 

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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Telemedicine Use

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JAMA Health Forum

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About The Study: The results of this study of Medicare enrollees suggest that although nationally, Black and Hispanic individuals and individuals of other racial groups received more telemedicine visits during the pandemic and disproportionately lived in geographic regions with higher telemedicine use, after controlling for geographic region, Black and Hispanic individuals and individuals of other racial groups received fewer telemedicine visits than white individuals. 

Authors: Felippe O. Marcondes, M.D., M.P.H., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author.

 

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Patient Characteristics and Telemedicine Use in the US, 2022

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: In this study of 5,437 U.S. adults with health care visits in 2022, many patients, including those with the greatest care needs, chose telemedicine even after in-person visits were available. These findings support continuing this care delivery approach as an option valued by patients. Differences were not observed by most common measures of socioeconomic status. Continued monitoring of telemedicine use is needed to ensure equitable access to health care innovations. 

Authors: Eva Chang, Ph.D., M.P.H., of Advocate Health in Milwaukee, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration and Risk of Childhood Cancers

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: In this cohort study including 309,000 Danish children, longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with reduced risk of childhood B-cell precursor-acute lymphoblastic leukemia, corroborating results of previous case-control investigations in this field. To inform future preemptive interventions, continued research should focus on the potential biologic mechanisms underlying the observed association.

Authors: Signe Holst Søegaard, Ph.D., of the Danish Cancer Society in Copenhagen, is the corresponding author.

 

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Sodium Intake and Cause-Specific Mortality Among Predominantly Low-Income Black and White Residents

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About The Study: In this cohort study of 64,000 low-income Americans, nearly 80% of study participants consumed sodium exceeding the current recommended daily amount, which was associated with 10% to 30% of cardiovascular disease mortality. Public health programs targeted to reduce sodium intake among this underserved population may be beneficial.

Authors: Xiao-Ou Shu, M.D., Ph.D., of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, is the corresponding author.

 

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Hearing Loss and Associated 7-Year Cognitive Outcomes Among Hispanic and Latino Adults

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Analysis and Optimization of Equitable US Cancer Clinical Trial Center Access by Travel Time

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Long-Term Body Mass Index Variability and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: This analysis including 157,000 individuals from two large study cohorts found that among U.S. veterans, higher body mass index (BMI) variability was a significant risk marker associated with adverse cardiovascular events independent of mean BMI across major racial and ethnic groups. Results were consistent in the UK Biobank for the cardiovascular death end point. Further studies should investigate the phenotype of high BMI variability. 

Authors: Yan V. Sun, Ph.D., M.S., of Emory University in Atlanta, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Postconcussive Symptoms After Early Childhood Concussion

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: In this early childhood study including 303 children, concussion was associated with more postconcussive symptoms than orthopedic injuries or typical development up to three months after injury. Given the limited verbal and cognitive abilities typical of early childhood, using developmentally appropriate manifestations and behaviors is a valuable way of tracking postconcussive symptoms and could aid in concussion diagnosis in young children. 

Authors: Miriam Beauchamp, Ph.D., of the Universite de Montreal, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Longitudinal Associations Between Optimism and Objective Measures of Physical Functioning in Women

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Decoding Suicide Decedent Profiles and Signs of Suicidal Intent Using Latent Class Analysis

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A New Model of Global Reconstructive Surgery Training With Reduced Carbon Footprint of Outreach

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Electrocardiographic Findings in Female Professional Basketball Athletes

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JAMA Cardiology

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About The Study: This study that included 173 Women’s National Basketball Association athletes provides reference electrocardiographic (ECG) data for elite female basketball athletes. International criteria–defined training-related findings were common, whereas abnormal ECG findings were rare in this athlete group. These reference data may assist basketball programs and health care professionals using ECGs in screening for female athletes and may be used as a stimulus for future female-specific ECG inquiries. 

Authors: David J. Engel, M.D., of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, is the corresponding author.

 

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ADHD Medications and Work Disability and Mental Health Outcomes

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About The Study: In this Swedish nationwide cohort study of 221,000 individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the use of ADHD medication was associated with fewer hospitalizations for both psychiatric and non-psychiatric morbidity and lower suicidal behavior. 

Authors: Heidi Taipale, Ph.D., of the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, is the corresponding author.

  

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Individualized Treatment Effects of Oxygen Targets in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Adults

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Lower vs Higher Oxygenation Target and Days Alive Without Life Support in COVID-19

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After a Mass Shooting

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JAMA Network Open

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About The Study: Researchers documented a high burden of major depressive episode and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among witnesses and survivors of the Las Vegas mass violence incident in 2017. The prevalence of major depressive episode and PTSD was considerably higher in this population than in previous studies on mass violence incidents. Consistent with prior literature, this study showed that physical injury and low social support were associated with higher risk for major depressive episode and PTSD. 

Authors: Mohammed Abba-Aji, M.D., M.P.H., of the Boston University School of Public Health, is the corresponding author. 

 

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County-Level Disparities in Heat-Related Emergencies

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About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that heat-related emergencies were more extensive in socially vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. These communities are already at greater risk for cardiovascular disease, with lower access to primary care compared with other counties. Investment should target these communities to improve heat resilience. 

Authors: Hao Yu, Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute in Boston, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Text vs Patient Portal Messaging to Improve Influenza Vaccination Coverage

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Practice Facilitation and Peer Coaching for Uncontrolled Hypertension Among Black Individuals

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Estimated Childhood Lead Exposure From Drinking Water in Chicago

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JAMA Pediatrics

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About The Study: The findings of this study indicate that childhood lead exposure from drinking water is widespread in Chicago, and racial inequities are present in both testing rates and exposure levels. Machine learning may assist in preliminary screening for lead exposure, and efforts to remediate the effects of environmental racism should involve improving outreach for and access to lead testing services. 

Authors: Benjamin Q. Huynh, Ph.D., of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, is the corresponding author.

 

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Stroke Risk After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccination Among US Older Adults

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JAMA

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About The Study: Among 11,000 Medicare beneficiaries age 65 or older who experienced stroke after receiving either brand of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, there was no evidence of a significantly elevated risk for stroke during the days immediately after vaccination. 

Authors: Yun Lu, Ph.D., of the Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland, is the corresponding author.

 

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USPSTF Statement on Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment

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JAMA

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Bottom Line: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment. Child maltreatment, which includes child abuse and neglect, can have profound effects on health, development, survival, and well-being throughout childhood and adulthood. The prevalence of child maltreatment in the U.S. is uncertain and likely underestimated. In 2021, an estimated 600,000 children were identified by Child Protective Services as experiencing abuse or neglect and an estimated 1,820 children died of abuse and neglect. The USPSTF routinely makes recommendations about the effectiveness of preventive care services and this recommendation is consistent with the previous 2018 recommendation statement.

 

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Neuroimaging Findings in US Government Personnel and Their Family Members Involved in Anomalous Health Incidents

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JAMA

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About The Study: In this exploratory neuroimaging study, there were no significant differences in imaging measures of brain structure or function between individuals reporting anomalous health incidents and matched control participants after adjustment for multiple comparisons. U.S. government personnel stationed internationally have reported anomalous health incidents, with some individuals experiencing persistent debilitating symptoms. 

Authors: Carlo Pierpaoli, M.D., Ph.D., of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering in Bethesda, Maryland, is the corresponding author. To contact Dr. Pierpaoli, email Renate Myles (renate.myles@nih.gov) or Amanda Fine (amanda.fine@nih.gov).

 

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Clinical, Biomarker, and Research Tests Among US Government Personnel and Their Family Members Involved in Anomalous Health Incidents

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JAMA

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About The Study: In this exploratory study, there were no significant differences between individuals reporting anomalous health incidents and matched control participants with respect to most clinical, research, and biomarker measures, except for objective and self-reported measures of imbalance and symptoms of fatigue, posttraumatic stress, and depression. This study did not replicate the findings of previous studies, although differences in the populations included and the timing of assessments limit direct comparisons. Since 2015, U.S. government and related personnel have reported dizziness, pain, visual problems, and cognitive dysfunction after experiencing intrusive sounds and head pressure. The U.S. government has labeled these anomalous health incidents. 

Authors: Leighton Chan, M.D., M.P.H., of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the corresponding author. To contact Dr. Chan, email Renate Myles (renate.myles@nih.gov) or Amanda Fine (amanda.fine@nih.gov).

 

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Peer Comparison or Guideline-Based Feedback and Postsurgery Opioid Prescriptions

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Pain Exposure and Brain Connectivity in Preterm Infants

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About The Study: Greater exposure to early-life pain was associated with altered maturation of neonatal structural connectivity, particularly in female infants in this study of 150 very preterm infants. Alterations in structural connectivity were associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes, with potential regional specificities. 

Authors: Steven P. Miller, M.D.C.M., M.A.S., of the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and University of British Columbia in Vancouver, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Health and Economic Value of Eliminating Socioeconomic Disparities in US Youth Physical Activity

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About The Study: This study quantified the potential savings from eliminating or reducing physical activity disparities, which can help policymakers, health care systems, schools, funders, sports organizations, and other businesses better prioritize investments toward addressing these disparities. 

Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., M.B.A., of Public Health Informatics, Computational, and Operations Research (PHICOR), CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy in New York, is the corresponding author.

 

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Mental Health Conditions in Partners and Adult Children of Stroke Survivors

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About The Study: In this study of partners and adult children of stroke survivors, risks of several mental health conditions and self-harm or suicide were moderately higher compared with the general population and, to a lesser extent, partners and adult children of heart attack survivors. These findings highlight the potential consequences of stroke among family members, particularly partners, and its findings may possibly serve as a quantitative foundation for the development of future stroke rehabilitation services. 

Authors: Nils Skajaa, Ph.D., of Aarhus University Hospital in Aarhus, Denmark, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Teen Pregnancy and Risk of Premature Mortality

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About The Study: Teen pregnancy was associated with future premature mortality in this study of 2.2 million female teenagers. It should be assessed whether supports for female teenagers who experience a pregnancy can enhance the prevention of subsequent premature mortality in young and middle adulthood. 

Authors: Joel G. Ray, M.D., M.Sc., of the University of Toronto, is the corresponding author. 

 

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Consent and Identifiability for Patient Images in Research, Education, and Image-Based AI

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Bright Light Therapy as Add-On to Inpatient Treatment in Youth With Moderate to Severe Depression

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Mental Health Impairment and Outpatient Mental Health Care of US Children and Adolescents

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COVID-19 Rebound After VV116 vs Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Treatment

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About The Study: In this randomized clinical trial of 345 patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, viral load rebound and symptom rebound were both common after a standard 5-day course of antiviral treatment with either VV116 or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir. Prolongation of treatment duration might be investigated to reduce COVID-19 rebound. 

Authors: Yufang Bi, M.D., and Yiping Xu, M.Sc., of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai, China, are the corresponding authors. 

 

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Mental Well-Being Among Adversity-Exposed Adolescents During the Pandemic

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About The Study: The findings of this study of 4,515 adolescents suggest that in-person schooling and several coping behaviors (caring for one’s body, exercising, and engaging in healthy behaviors) were associated with significantly higher positive affect and lower perceived stress during the COVID-19 pandemic among adolescents with high adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Adolescents with high ACEs demonstrated especially greater mental health scores when they reported in-person schooling. Future studies should build on these findings to identify clinical and school-based mental health protective factors for adolescents with high ACE risk. 

Authors: Julia H. Raney, M.D., of the University of California, San Francisco, is the corresponding author. 

 

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