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A machine learning approach using Extreme Gradient Boosting to predict postoperative length of stay for pediatric electi...
03/13/2026

A machine learning approach using Extreme Gradient Boosting to predict postoperative length of stay for pediatric elective procedures substantiated improved scheduling and more efficient hospital bed utilization. After implementation, median daily surgical volume rose, weekday underuse of hospital beds declined, and excess capacity days did not significantly increase. https://ja.ma/4lcoILP

Youths starting for opioid use disorder had a lower risk of opioid overdose during active treatment vs methadone, but ...
03/12/2026

Youths starting for opioid use disorder had a lower risk of opioid overdose during active treatment vs methadone, but experienced shorter treatment duration. https://ja.ma/4ul1BD7

A review of private equity–acquired service delivery sites showed accelerated investment in states with high ASD preva...
03/12/2026

A review of private equity–acquired service delivery sites showed accelerated investment in states with high ASD prevalence and generous insurance coverage for autism services. The findings indicate targeted private equity expansion but do not assess impacts on access or outcomes. https://ja.ma/4urSPTQ

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03/11/2026

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Higher family connection in adolescence was associated with greater multidimensional social connection in adulthood, inc...
03/11/2026

Higher family connection in adolescence was associated with greater multidimensional social connection in adulthood, including stronger relationship structure, function, and quality. These findings suggest that promoting safe, stable, and nurturing family relationships during adolescence could reduce adult loneliness and social isolation. https://ja.ma/40e3tje

use among children, including social media and video games, was consistently associated with modestly poorer socialemo...
03/10/2026

use among children, including social media and video games, was consistently associated with modestly poorer socialemotional, cognitive, and physical health outcomes in a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. https://ja.ma/4b2q6x5

A longitudinal study of more than 100,000 Australian adolescents indicates a U-shaped association between after-school s...
03/10/2026

A longitudinal study of more than 100,000 Australian adolescents indicates a U-shaped association between after-school social media use and well-being. Moderate use was linked to the best well-being outcomes, while both high use and abstinence were associated with poorer well-being, with differences by age and s*x. https://ja.ma/4b2JoRO

In a Taiwanese cohort study, prenatal prescriptions were associated with offspring and risk in the full sample but...
03/09/2026

In a Taiwanese cohort study, prenatal prescriptions were associated with offspring and risk in the full sample but not in sibling-matched analyses, highlighting unresolved bias.

https://ja.ma/4cUxVGH

Complementary and alternative medicine use among US children rose from 4.6% in 2007 to 17.7% in 2022, especially yoga an...
03/09/2026

Complementary and alternative medicine use among US children rose from 4.6% in 2007 to 17.7% in 2022, especially yoga and meditation, with the biggest increases in younger age groups.

https://ja.ma/4cw1NJ7

Standardized substance use screening using the CRAFFT tool identified that many youths presenting with behavioral and me...
03/09/2026

Standardized substance use screening using the CRAFFT tool identified that many youths presenting with behavioral and mental health crises had high risk for substance use disorders and benefited from referral protocols. Urine drug screening further detected substance use not reported on initial screening. https://ja.ma/4aVKuQE

National data show teens with persistent sadness or suicidality are more likely to engage in s*xual risk behaviors, high...
03/08/2026

National data show teens with persistent sadness or suicidality are more likely to engage in s*xual risk behaviors, highlighting the need for integrated mental and s*xual health care.

https://ja.ma/40gE88i

A meta-analysis found that on days with more screen use, youths went to bed slightly later but had no significant change...
03/08/2026

A meta-analysis found that on days with more screen use, youths went to bed slightly later but had no significant changes in total sleep time, sleep quality, or efficiency.

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