nc Efficacy of Melatonin in Children With Postconcussive Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:57-07:00 BACKGROUND: Approximately 25% of children with concussion have persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCS) with resultant significant impacts on quality of life. Melatonin has significant neuroprotective properties, and promising preclinical data suggest its potential to improve outcomes after traumatic brain injury. We hypothesized that treatment with melatonin would result in a greater decrease in PPCS symptoms when compared with a placebo. METHODS: We conducted a randomized, double-blind trial of 3 or 10 mg of melatonin compared with a placebo (NCT01874847). We included youth (ages 8–18 years) with PPCS at 4 to 6 weeks after mild traumatic brain injury. Those with significant medical or psychiatric histories or a previous concussion within the last 3 months were excluded. The primary outcome was change in the total youth self-reported Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory score measured after 28 days of treatment. Secondary outcomes included change in health-related quality of life, cognition, and sleep. RESULTS: Ninety-nine children (mean age: 13.8 years; SD = 2.6 years; 58% girls) were randomly assigned. Symptoms improved over time with a median Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory change score of –21 (95% confidence interval [CI]: –16 to –27). There was no significant effect of melatonin when compared with a placebo in the intention-to-treat analysis (3 mg melatonin, –2 [95% CI: –13 to 6]; 10 mg melatonin, 4 [95% CI: –7 to 14]). No significant group differences in secondary outcomes were observed. Side effects were mild and similar to the placebo. CONCLUSIONS: Children with PPCS had significant impairment in their quality of life. Seventy-eight percent demonstrated significant recovery between 1 and 3 months postinjury. This clinical trial does not support the use of melatonin for the treatment of pediatric PPCS. Full Article
nc Transgender Youth Experiences and Perspectives Related to HIV Preventive Services By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:57-07:00 BACKGROUND: In the United States, transgender youth are at especially high risk for HIV infection. Literature regarding HIV prevention strategies for this vulnerable, often-hidden population is scant. Before effective, population-based HIV prevention strategies may be adequately developed, it is necessary to first enhance the contextual understanding of transgender youth HIV risk and experiences with HIV preventive services. METHODS: Two 3-day, online, asynchronous focus groups were conducted with transgender youth from across the United States to better understand participant HIV risk and experiences with HIV preventive services. Participants were recruited by using online advertisements posted via youth organizations. Qualitative data were analyzed by using content analysis. RESULTS: A total of 30 transgender youth participated. The average age was 18.6 years, and youth reported a wide range of gender identities (eg, 27% were transgender male, 17% were transgender female, and 27% used ≥1 term) and sexual orientations. Four themes emerged: (1) barriers to self-efficacy in sexual decision-making; (2) safety concerns, fear, and other challenges in forming romantic and/or sexual relationships; (3) need for support and education; and (4) desire for affirmative and culturally competent experiences and interactions (eg, home, school, and health care). CONCLUSIONS: Youth discussed experiences and perspectives related to their gender identities, sexual health education, and HIV preventive services. Findings should inform intervention development to improve support and/or services, including the following: (1) increasing provider knowledge and skills to provide gender-affirming care, (2) addressing barriers to services (eg, accessibility and affordability as well as stigma and discrimination), and (3) expanding sexual health education to be inclusive of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and definitions of sex and sexual activity. Full Article
nc Valencia v Atalanta facts By www.uefa.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 21:00:00 GMT Valencia will need to must a remarkable home recovery to turn round their tie against Atalanta after a 4-1 first-leg defeat. Full Article comp_matches
nc Manchester City v Real Madrid facts By www.uefa.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:00:00 GMT A first-leg comeback has put Manchester City in the driving seat as Real Madrid travel to north-west England facing a 2-1 deficit. Full Article comp_matches
nc Could Artificial Intelligence Automate Student Note-Taking? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 An AI-powered digital assistant to take notes for you? It’s already happening in the workplace, but classroom note taking could prove harder to automate. Full Article Technology
nc Hintzes commit $100,000 for emergency aid to students By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:58 -0400 Two of Penn State’s most generous supporters and prominent alumni leaders have made a new commitment to support students impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Helen S. Hintz, 1960, and Edward “Ed” R. Hintz, 1959, have directed $100,000 to the Student Care and Advocacy Emergency Fund. Full Article
nc Penn State cancer research center joins pandemic fight By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:08 -0400 The Penn State Center for Structural Oncology is shifting some of its focus from fighting cancer to fighting COVID-19, with three projects. Full Article
nc Lehigh Valley LaunchBox grant recipients help COVID-19 relief efforts By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00 -0400 Using their unique skills and experiences, three LaunchBox grant recipients are providing a variety of COVID-19 relief efforts. Full Article
nc Penn State Lehigh Valley announces 2020 student life and athletics award winners By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:48 -0400 Students celebrated for athletic and student life achievements during the Finally Finished Fest Full Article
nc E-cigarette Product Characteristics and Subsequent Frequency of Cigarette Smoking By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-05-01 Jessica L. Barrington-TrimisMay 1, 2020; 145:e20191652-e20191652ARTICLES Full Article
nc Antibiotic Use and Outcomes in Children in the Emergency Department With Suspected Pneumonia By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01 Matthew J. LipshawApr 1, 2020; 145:e20193138-e20193138ARTICLES Full Article
nc Benign Neonatal Shudders, Shivers, Jitteriness, or Tremors: Early Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2017-08-01 Millicent CollinsAug 1, 2017; 140:e20160719-e20160719CASE REPORTS Full Article
nc Spain win #WU17EURO: at a glance By www.uefa.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 19:05:00 GMT Spain ended Germany's two-year reign as champions to claim their fourth title. Full Article general
nc Germany win #WU17EURO: at a glance By www.uefa.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 22:36:00 GMT Germany pipped the Netherlands on penalties to make it seven titles in the 12 #WU17EURO seasons. Full Article general
nc Fin24.com | Don't get a nasty surprise! How to understand insurance jargon By www.fin24.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:37:47 +0200 Are you sure you know what the "insurance speak" in your policy means? Full Article
nc Fin24.com | Organisation with an interest in financial literacy, invited to take part in Money Smart Week By www.fin24.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:45:55 +0200 Money Smart Week SA, a financial literacy campaign aimed at motivating and empowering South Africans to become more educated about their finances, is taking place from March 23 to 28, 2020. Full Article
nc Fin24.com | Here's what SA financial experts would do with R10 000 in 2020 By www.fin24.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:34:59 +0200 Fin24 asked financial experts how they would grow R10 000 in the new year. Here's what they said. Full Article
nc Fin24.com | Experts say the Section 12J incentive is misunderstood - we asked them to explain By www.fin24.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:41:34 +0200 Many investors do not fully understand the tax incentive and structure of a Section 12J venture capital investment, according to a managing director involved in this sector. Full Article
nc Fin24.com | Free online financial literacy short course By www.fin24.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:16:33 +0200 Metropolitan is sponsoring a financial literacy short course hosted on FunDza, an online literacy portal dedicated to helping South Africans better their skills. Full Article
nc How Gun Violence Is Changing Friday Night Football By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 As shootings break out at high school athletic events, districts must grapple with major questions about their role in keeping venues safe. Full Article Sports
nc Groups seek injunction to stop Idaho transgender sports ban By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Sports
nc North Dakota spring high school sports, activities cancelled By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Sports
nc Digital Fluency Project goes remote at Penn State Greater Allegheny By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:36 -0400 A signature program at Penn State Greater Allegheny, implemented to give students, faculty and staff the digital skills to communicate, solve problems and create new knowledge, is front and center in the University’s remote learning period. Full Article
nc Slade recognized with Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:52 -0400 Ebonie Slade, a senior majoring in biobehavioral health at Penn State Greater Allegheny, is the recipient of the 2020 Jackson Lethbridge Tolerance Award. Full Article
nc 2020 Penn State student award recipients announced By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:14 -0400 Each year, Penn State honors several students for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2020 student award recipients exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn State students, reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service. Full Article
nc Student Engagement Network announces newest members of Faculty Academy By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:08 -0400 The Student Engagement Network's Faculty Academy funds projects developed by Penn State faculty that result in transformative experiences that complement student engagement. Full Article
nc France, Poland, Romania, Serbia come through play-offs By www.uefa.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:47:00 GMT France beat Croatia to earn a final tournament debut, as they joined Serbia, Romania and Poland in qualifying for UEFA Futsal EURO 2018 via the play-offs. Full Article general
nc Portugal win Futsal EURO, Ricardinho top scorer: at a glance By www.uefa.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:30:00 GMT Portugal are UEFA Futsal EURO winners for the first time while Ricardinho dominated the individual honours in a record-breaking personal tournament: the full story. Full Article general
nc Penn State Hazleton fall 2019 dean's list announced By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:46 -0400 More than 200 students from Penn State Hazleton were recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. Full Article
nc Legal clinic at Happy Valley LaunchBox expands scope in response to pandemic By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:44 -0400 Effective immediately and for the foreseeable future, the Entrepreneurship and Assistance Clinic is expanding its scope and service offerings to small Pennsylvania businesses, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
nc Fish, wine, and social media: Hazleton virtual research fair winners announced By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:19 -0400 Wine, fish, and excessive use of social media were a few of the topics that earned students top honors in Penn State Hazleton's first-ever virtual Undergraduate Research Fair. Full Article
nc Students on School Boards: Balancing Representation and Fairness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Having student board members with voting clout on school boards poses a number of logistical challenges, readers say in response to a recent Education Week feature. Full Article School+boards
nc Video-Based Teacher Collaboration Helps Teachers Find the 'Story of Science' By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 After a successful pilot, a professional development program is looking to expand its lesson-study approach to rural teachers. Full Article Stem
nc Nontraditional Pets Policy--Reaffirmed With Reference & Data Updates By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:58-07:00 Full Article
nc Polio Policy: Reaffirmed With Reference and Data Updates By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2020-04-01T01:00:58-07:00 Full Article
nc Deals: Acer Computers, Blink XT2, 65-Inch Vizio P-Series Quantum X By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Amazon is offering up to 30 percent off Acer laptops, desktops, and monitors. Plus, you can save $930 on the 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum X 4K TV. Full Article
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nc Microsoft Enhances OneDrive With a Personal Vault By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Alongside a new protected area of storage, OneDrive and Office 365 storage options are changing for the better. Full Article
nc Weekend Deals: Logitech Webcam, 65-Inch Vizio, Dell Inspiron 15 5000 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Logitech C920 1080p webcam is back down to its Prime Day price, the 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K TV is on sale for less than $1,000, and you can grab the new Dell Inspiron 15 5000 plus a $100 Visa prepaid card for just $600. Full Article
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nc Western Digital Launches 5 WD Black External Gaming Drives By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Capacities range from 2TB right up to 12TB, with the P50 Game Drive boasting a 'first-to-industry' USB 3.2 gen 2x2 connection and 2,000MB/s read speeds. Full Article
nc Deals: Samsung 1TB SSD, 10.2-Inch Apple iPad, 13-Inch MacBook Pro By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The 1TB Samsung 860 EVO m.2 SSD is just $119 today, the 10.2-inch iPad is back in stock with a 15 percent discount, and you can save $250 on the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Full Article
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nc Roku Announces 'Roku TV Ready' and 15 Roku TV Brands By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Own a Roku TV? Audio equipment can now be certified to be 'Roku TV Ready' meaning setup is simplified and control only requires one remote. Full Article
nc Sony's CES TV Lineup Includes 8K, a Smaller 4K OLED, Audio Tricks By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The Z8H 8K LED vibrates the frame of the television to emit audio and give the impression that the sound is coming directly from the screen itself. Full Article
nc Get a 50-Inch Samsung 4K Smart TV for $295 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: This is a 2018 model, but it's got tons of bells and whistles such as 4K ultra high-definition (2160p) picture, built-in Wi-Fi and smart functionality, and High Dynamic Range support. Full Article
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nc Help for Principals Who Want to Support Special Education Teachers and Students By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A new guide from the National Center for Learning Disabilities and Understood.org offers advice on how school leaders can best serve students with disabilities and support special education teachers. Full Article Specialeducation
nc Principals Say They Need Help to Support Students With Disabilities By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The need for materials, training, guidance from district administrators, and access to staff with expertise in serving students with disabilities is especially acute in schools that serve primarily black and Latino students, a new survey finds. Full Article Specialeducation
nc Education Groups Seek Over $200 Billion in New Coronavirus Emergency Aid By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The two national teachers' unions and other prominent groups are seeking $175 billion for state K-12 budgets, $13 billion in dedicated aid for special education, and more to help schools deal with the coronavirus. Full Article Specialeducation