Racial residential segregation is associated with higher rates of chronic hypertension, as well as greater risk of preterm birth and low birthweight. However, few studies have examined associations between segregation and hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP). Electronic health…

BACKGROUND: Traumatic stressful events (TSEs) during childhood and adolescence are associated with increased risk for psychopathology and cognitive impairment. Aberrations in social cognition may contribute to the psychopathology risk. We examined performance differences on social…

Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of school-based depression prevention programs in reducing depressive symptoms and improving functioning. This study examined whether these programs have positive effects on school-related outcomes. Students at 10 middle and high…

Developmental imbalance models attribute the rise in risk-taking during adolescence to a universal imbalance between rising reward sensitivity and lagging cognitive control. This study tested predictions of an alternate Lifespan Wisdom Model that distinguishes between exploratory…

The introduction of a new technology into clinical practice is a slow process that includes research, training practitioners, and assessing its gradual diffusion into practice. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is currently 1 such technology in neonatology. Historically, in pediatrics,…

Adolescent depression is a prevalent condition that has been on the rise in recent years. The primary care setting is often the front line to mental health needs, specifically identifying and treating early depression. This review presents the current evidence base about adolescent…

The objective was to develop an acceptable clinical decision support (CDS) system to facilitate evidence-based sexual health care for adolescents in the emergency department (ED). In this multiphased iterative process, we engaged an expert group to synthesize evidence on a wide range…

Young children with traumatic brain injury (TBI), and in particular abusive head trauma (AHT), have been identified as being at risk for concurrent spinal injuries, but a standardized approach to cervical spine imaging has not been identified in this population. In 2016, we examined…

Home visiting services are voluntary, in-home services provided to under-resourced pregnant moms and families of young children. To understand how these programs are faring in Pennsylvania, PolicyLab has partnered with Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning …

As the most accurate reflection of the United States population, the US decennial census is vital to health policymakers and others at all levels of government. Competing priorities related to cost containment and the introduction of new reforms raise concerns about the resources…