FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Algorithm-Based Software
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE Pump and the iLet Dosing Decision Software (Beta Bionics) for use in people at least 6 years of age with type 1 diabetes.These two…
Learn More2017 to 2022 Saw Increase in Seizures of Illicit Ketamine
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 2017 to 2022, the number of seizures of illicit ketamine and weight of ketamine seized increased, according to a study published online May 24 in JAMA Psychiatry.Joseph J. Palamar, Ph.D., M.P.H., from th…
Learn MoreBaby Boomers Push Median Age of Americans Up as Births Decline
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The American population is older than it used to be, according to new U.S. Census data.With fewer young children, more baby boomers and even more centenarians, the country’s median age is higher — at 38.8 — a…
Learn MoreGuidelines Developed for Treating Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology, and published online May 19 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology an…
Learn MoreMedication for Opioid Use Disorder Dispensed More After Medicare Policy Change
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Medicare payment and COVID-19 policy changes increased dispensing of medication treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) among Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Netwo…
Learn MoreStudy Looks at Trends in Pediatric Mental Health Diagnoses During Pandemic
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Trends in pediatric mental health (MH) diagnoses differed by age and sex over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online May 22 in JAMA Network Open.Loreen Straub, M….
Learn MoreSchoolchildren Should Learn Basic Life Support
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Schoolchildren are highly motivated to learn basic life support, and regular training consolidates long-term skills, according to a scientific statement published online May 17 in Circulation.Daniel C. Schroe…
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