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Washington state choir practice deemed coronavirus ‘superspreader event,’ report says

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. A Washington state choir practice that saw one symptomatic person infect nearly 87 percent of those who attended, was officially deemed a “superspreader event,” according to a report published on Tuesday. Of the 61 Skagit Valley Chorale members who attended the… Read More: Washington state choir practice deemed coronavirus ‘superspreader event,’ report says »

Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?

TUESDAY, May 12, 2020 — Researchers may have gained new insights into a mystifying condition that causes children’s behavior to change so severely and abruptly, it can be like they woke up as a different person. The condition is known as pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, or PANS. It is diagnosed when a child has a… Read More: Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids? »

Get Excited about the Brain!

A coloring and activity book for kids ages 8-12 Did you know the human brain generates enough electricity to power a small lightbulb? This free, printable coloring and activity book for children ages 8-12 features exciting facts about the human brain and mental health. Download and print the PDF version today! New Links on MedlinePlus

House panel to hold hearing on VA delay of first EHR go-live

The chair of the House subcommittee charged with legislative oversight of the VA’s Cerner electronic health record implementation is concerned about the agency’s decision to delay the EHR’s initial go-live. “I’m concerned that as we’ve moved closer to the go-live date, we have been told repeatedly that there were no showstoppers in the implementation, that… Read More: House panel to hold hearing on VA delay of first… »