Missed Opportunities for Prevention of Congenital Syphilis - United States, 2018

Published on June 4, 2020

In 2018, half of U.S. syphilis cases in newborns occurred due to gaps in testing and treatment during prenatal care.

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Association between methylphenidate treatment and risk of seizure: a population-based, self-controlled case-series study

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Individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of seizures. Stimulant medications such as methylphenidate are the most commonly prescribed treatment for ADHD.  In the study, there were increased risk of seizure during the first 30 days of methylphenidate treatment compared with that during non-exposed period. No increased risk was observed during continuatio

EARLY RELEASE: Knowledge and Practices Regarding Safe Household Cleaning and Disinfection for COVID-19 Prevention - United States, May 2020

June 5, 2020
This report describes gaps in knowledge about safe preparation, use, and storage of cleaners and disinfectants identified by an internet panel survey.