Healio Minute Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 Edition: Keyboard distractions cause adolescent crashes, mental illness underreported, oral iron therapy holds IBD promise

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Crashes, near-crashes caused by distracted driving among adolescents

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Newly licensed adolescents were at increased risk if they took part in dialing or reaching for a cellphone, texting, reaching for something other than a cellphone, looking at a roadside object, and eating. Read more.

Retrospective population surveys may underreport mental illness prevalence

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Editorial accompanying study raises issue of whether there is something unique about mental illnesses that makes individuals particularly prone to poor recall compared with identifying physical ailments. Read more.

Strong results reported in trial of treatment for iron deficiency anemia in IBD patients

Healio.com/Gastroenterology: Results may hold promise for a low-dose oral iron-replacement therapy without the significant GI side effects of ferrous iron or the high risks associated with intravenous administration of iron. Read more.

Skin-lightening products contained high amounts of mercury

Healio.com/Dermatology: Clinicians should be aware of the frequent use of mercury in lightening creams and the potential neurologic, renal and dermatologic implications. Read more.

Polymyositis patients improved symptoms with exercise program

Healio.com/Rheumatology: A combined aerobic and strength training program may be tolerable and potentially effective in improving selected parameters and muscle function, aerobic conditioning and quality of life, say researchers. Read more.