ADHD Drugs Won’t Raise Risk for Illicit Drug Use Later
WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new study finds. This study looked specifi…
Learn MoreStaffing, Safety Concerns Tied to Burnout in Hospital Clinicians
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one-third of hospital-based physicians and half of hospital-based nurses report burnout, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Health Forum.Linda H. Aiken, Ph.D., R.N., from University o…
Learn MorePharmacy-Level Stewardship Can Save on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adoption of pharmacy-level stewardship strategies for immune checkpoint inhibitors could generate sizable reductions in spending for these drugs, according to a study published in the July issue of Health Aff…
Learn MoreOpioid-Related Adverse Event Risk Increased With Modified-Release Opioids
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty, modified-release opioid use in the acute postoperative period is associated with an increased risk for opioid-related adverse events compared with immed…
Learn MoreFirst Murder Conviction for Fentanyl Dealer Delivered in California
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A fentanyl dealer has been found guilty of second-degree murder in what authorities believe is the first-ever murder conviction for dealing the dangerous drug.The conviction happened in Placer County, Califor…
Learn MoreEuropean Regulators Investigating Risk for Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The European Medicines Agency is investigating concerns that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda may be linked to suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm.Three case reports from Iceland spu…
Learn MorePara los adultos mayores con planes de Medicare Advantage, encontrar un psiquiatra es difícil
LUNES, 10 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores de EE. UU. con necesidades de la salud mental quizá no tengan mucho acceso a los psiquiatras que podrían ayudarlos, muestra una investigación reciente. A pesar de un aumento general en…
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