In states where recreational marijuana is legal, problematic use increased among adults and teens: study
Problematic use of marijuana among adolescents and adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study …
Mental health service use up after bariatric surgery
(HealthDay)—There is an increase in mental health service presentations after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online Sept. 25 …
Scientists use skin’s microbiome to develop health index for children with eczema
Microbiomes aren’t just for understanding and modulating gut health—skin, our largest organ, hosts a vibrant and complex microbiome that can …
New data indicate rise in opioid use for migraine treatment
An increasing number of Americans are using opioids to treat their migraine headaches, despite the fact that opioids are not …
Is it safe to use an electric fan for cooling? Public health guidance on fans not evidence-based
The safety and effectiveness of electric fans in heatwaves depend on the climate and basing public health advice on common …
Men who avoid teen parenthood through partners’ use of abortion gain long-term economic benefits
Studies have shown an association between adolescent girls’ access to abortion services to end an unplanned and unwanted pregnancy and …
Antibiotic use can increase nerve damage risk
Research from the University of Dundee has shown that a commonly used class of antibiotics may increase a patient’s risk …
Study finds treatment with medication reduces arrests and incarceration among people with opioid use disorder
When it comes to addressing the national opioid crisis, most of the research has focused on the physical health risks …
Kidney cancer immunotherapy combo approved for NHS use in England
A combination of immunotherapy drugs will be made available to NHS patients with advanced and aggressive kidney cancer on the …
Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness
TUESDAY, Feb. 19, 2019 — Despite adequate levels of prescriber, pharmacist, and patient knowledge regarding transmucosal immediate-release fentanyls (TIRFs), the …
Study finds low statin use among some high-risk kidney disease patients
Clinical trials have shown that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in kidney disease patients …
Use of Watchful Waiting Up for Low-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer
TUESDAY, Feb. 12, 2019 — From 2010 to 2015, there was an increase in use of active surveillance or watchful …
Insurance rules make it harder to treat opioid use disorder
Insurance industry cost-control measures may be worsening the nation’s opioid epidemic by limiting access to a key medication that treats …
Interventions to reduce antibiotics use require tailored approach in developing countries
Fears around leaving infectious diseases untreated and poorly enforced antibiotic supply controls could hamper efforts to reduce the use of …
2003 to 2015 Saw Increase in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Use
FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 2019 — Outpatient benzodiazepine use increased from 2003 to 2015, according to a study published online Jan. …
‘Life-changing’ asthma injection will be offered to patients
‘Life-changing’ asthma injection will be offered to patients who can’t use inhalers because there symptoms are too bad Around 100,000 …