Factors that place overweight children "at-risk" for low self-esteem include early adolescence, female gender, and identification with majority cultural standards of body shape. Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Neurotoxicity among adults exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) has not been well-studied. Might PCBs interact with the neurodegenerative processes related to aging? Environmental Health Perspectives
Videoconferencing for psychiatric consultation may be equivalent to face-to-face encounters in improvement of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction; plus, telepsychiatry costs less. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
Learn about a tool that can be used to screen infants and toddlers for communication and cognitive disorders during well-child visits. Pediatric Nursing