Cannabis Use Relatively Common Among Midlife Women
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Current and lifetime medical and recreational cannabis use is relatively common among midlife women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society, held from …
Learn MoreAge, Race, Education Most Prevalent Disparities Tied to Menopausal Hormone Therapy Rx
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Age, race, and education are the most prevalent disparities associated with menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) prescribing, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the North American Menopau…
Learn MoreAI Tools Have Moderate-to-High Sensitivity for Chest Radiographs
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI) tools show moderate-to-high sensitivity for detecting airspace disease, pneumothorax, and pleural effusion on chest radiographs, according to a study published online Sept. 26 …
Learn MoreMore Progress Seen in Female Versus Minority Leadership Diversity in Medicine
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some specialties have made significant improvements in academic medial leadership diversity since 2007, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open.Austin M. Meadows, from Henry For…
Learn MoreMost Online Marijuana Dispensaries Lack Adequate Age Verification
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most online marijuana dispensaries lack adequate age verification features and accept nontraceable payment methods, according to a research letter published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Pediatrics.Ananya Terala…
Learn MoreOlder Adults at Risk for Real-World Impersonation Scams
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of older adults engage with a mimicked real-world imposter scam without skepticism, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in JAMA Network Open.Lei Yu, Ph.D., from the Rus…
Learn MorePhysical Restraint Use More Likely for Black Adults in Emergency Departments
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In adult emergency departments, physical restraint is uncommon but occurs more often among Black patients than White and non-Black patients, according to a review published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Internal…
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