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Stimulant Normalizes Brain Activation in Youth With ADHD

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies show that a single dose of methylphenidate increases activation in specific areas of the brain in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

3-D Printed Tracheal Splint Implanted Into Infant

A customized bioresorbable tracheal splint manufactured with the use of a three-dimensional printer has been successfully implanted into an infant with localized tracheobronchomalacia.

Stroke-Related Costs Expected to Rise 129 Percent by 2030

The total annual costs associated with stroke are projected to rise to $240.67 billion by 2030.

National Lung Screening Trial Results as Expected

The initial results from the National Lung Screening Trial concur with the literature, with more positive screening results, diagnostic procedures, and lung cancers detected with low-dose computed tomography vs. chest radiography screening.

Iodine Deficiency Has Negative Impact on Child Cognition

Even mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with adverse child cognitive development.

Competitive Sports Can Be Safe for Athletes With ICDs

Athletes with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) can safely participate in competitive sports.

Sodium, Water Restriction Not Found Beneficial in Heart Failure

Sodium and water restriction are unnecessary in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).

Azithromycin Delays Next Hospitalization in COPD

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalized for a respiratory-related event, administration of azithromycin is associated with a prolonged time to next respiratory hospitalization.

Fecal Microbiota Therapy Feasible for Recurrent C. difficile in HIV

For HIV-infected individuals with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection, fecal microbiota therapy is feasible.

Adenotonsillectomy Offers Relief to Kids With Sleep Apnea

Compared to watchful waiting, early adenotonsillectomy improves some symptoms, but not attention or executive function, in school-age children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.