Increased Prevalence of Mental Illness Seen in Cerebral Palsy
Compared with adults without cerebral palsy, adults with cerebral palsy had higher age-standardized prevalence of mental health disorders, including anxiety and mood affective disorders.
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Temperature, Humidity May Enhance Relationship Between Air Pollution and Atopic Dermatitis
Study findings suggest that temperature, relative humidity, and air pollution are significantly associated with outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis.
Apple Cider Vinegar Soaks Do Not Improve Skin Barrier Integrity in Atopic Dermatitis
Dilute apple cider vinegar soaks had no significant effect on skin barrier integrity but did cause skin irritation in the majority of participants, this study finds.
“Anti-Trans Memo” Threatens Health of Transgender, Intersex Individuals
The authors examine the many potential consequences of new legislation by the US government that legally defines gender as a “biological, immutable condition determined by a person’s genitalia at birth.”
Clinical Utility of Wearable Devices in Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
Wearable devices can be used to diagnose cardiac rhythm abnormalities, but further investigation is necessary to optimize and integrate such technology into health care.
Storm Preparedness Must Consider Climate Change Effect on Tropical Activity
Global climate change has been implicated in the increasing severity of tropical storms. Even so, evolving knowledge about tropical activity has yet to be incorporated into storm preparedness techniques. In a Viewpoint piece published in JAMA, James M. Shultz, MD; James P. Kossin, PhD; and Sandro Galea, MD, DPH, urged public health officials to consider…
Underreporting of Study Cohort Sex Distribution Common in Biomedical Research
A large-scale bibliometric analysis underscores a lack of sex-related reporting in biomedical research, despite efforts to include more women in health-based studies.
Gender Gap in Grant Funding a Result of Bias Against Women, Not Research Proposal Quality
In an application process more focused on applicant characteristics than proposal content, women achieved significantly less success than men.
Limiting the Documentation of Patient Immigration Status in Medical Records
This commentary examines physician options for documenting immigration status considering ethical, legal, and historical circumstances when caring for stigmatized populations during changing political landscapes.
New Title X Rule Threatens Contraceptive Access for American Women
A new rule by the Trump administration may make it more challenging for women to access contraceptive services, despite evidence of the benefits to women, families, and the nation as a whole.
