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Prenatal exposure to antiseizure therapy linked to risk for neurodevelopmental disorders
Prenatal exposure to topiramate, valproate and select duotherapies was associated with increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
ED visits for seizures, epilepsy decreased during pandemic, especially in young children
Seizure- and epilepsy-related emergency department visits decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with pre-pandemic levels, with the largest drop seen among young children, per a study in MMWR.
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HHS to establish center of excellence on social media, mental wellness
HHS, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has announced that it will provide $2 million in funding to establish a national center of excellence on social media and mental wellness.
ICU admissions for self-harm increase among adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic
A significant increase in ICU admissions for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with deliberate self-harm was reported in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
Female youths who attempt suicide at increased risk for substance use disorders
Female adolescents and teens who attempted suicide were at an increased risk for substance use disorders, researchers reported in JAMA Psychiatry.
FDA grants orphan drug designation for Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment
Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp. announced that the FDA has granted orphan drug designation to elamipretide for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Historic rise in firearm homicides widens existing racial, social disparities
CDC officials reported a historic increase of 35% in firearm homicides in 2020. This is the highest firearm homicide rate in the United States in more than 25 years, according to a CDC Vital Signs analysis.
HHS announces Maternal Mental Health Hotline
HHS has announced the launch of the Maternal Mental Health Hotline, a national, confidential, toll-free service for new and expecting mothers who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Diet quality moderates link between excess weight, psychosocial issues for children
The quality of a child’s diet is a moderating factor between excess weight and psychosocial health, according to results of a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Mental health visits more common at pediatric clinics during pandemic
DENVER — Mental health visits to pediatric clinics — including for eating disorders, depression and bipolar disorders — were more common during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found.
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