September 17, 2021
Substance Use Disorder Prevalent for Young Adults With ADHD
Odds increased for developing alcohol use disorders, cannabis use disorders, other drug use disorders Young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an increased prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs), including alcohol use disorder, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in Alcohol and Alcoholism. Esme Fuller-Thomson, Ph.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues...
Keeping Classrooms Safe for Kids With Asthma, Allergies
Parents of kids with asthma and allergies should prepare a plan to keep them safe as schools reopen, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) says. Along with guarding against COVID-19, it’s important to protect against cold, flu and other viruses that pose a risk to children with asthma. That includes wearing masks,...
Sickle Cell Disease May Up Risk for Poor COVID-19 Outcomes
Sickle cell trait also associated with increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization and death, but to a lesser extent Sickle cell disease is associated with a fourfold increased risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization and a more than twofold increased risk for COVID-19-related death, according to a research letter published online July 20 in the Annals of Internal...