Most preschoolers with signs of ADHD aren’t ready for primary school

They scored much worse than counterparts on measures of school readiness.

For African Americans with MDD, more education means more benefits of friendships

“These findings underscore the complexity of social support as a possible intervening process in depression,” Dr. Ann W. Nguyen wrote.

Opioid exposure leads to poor perinatal and postnatal outcomes

Data from women at increased risk for opioid abuse show need for long-term support for mothers and children.

Self-harm with bupropion linked to greater risk compared to SSRIs

“In light of bupropion’s disproportionately significant morbidity and mortality risk, it would be prudent for practitioners to avoid the use of this medication in adolescents that are at risk for self-harm.”

Poverty, incarceration may drive deaths from drug use

Four decades of data show associations among low household income, high incarceration rates, and drug-related deaths.

LTC-associated suicide among older adults more common than previously thought

Deaths while living in LTC were more likely among women, which the investigators noted is to be expected because LTC residents are disproportionately women.

Weight-based teasing may mean further weight gain in children

Even in children at risk of being overweight, teasing mattered.

Smoking rates remain steady among the poor

Public policies that consider socioeconomic and health-related disparities in isolation may miss the big picture.

Better screening needed to reduce pregnancy-related overdose, death

Prior history of drug use, overdose, psychiatric comorbidities, and suicide attempt may be missed red flags.

New data further suggest that stress does a number on the CV system

PTSD, acute stress reaction, and adjustment disorder increase risk for cardiovascular diseases, especially in the first year post diagnosis.

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