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Fewer Than Half of Drug Overdose Survivors Go to the Hospital
Findings show a potential missed opportunity for substance use treatment or harm reduction tools
Adolescent Blood Sugar Control in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Later Complications
Poor blood sugar control in adolescence increases likelihood for developing neuropathy in adulthood
Incidence Rates Increased From 2003 to 2017 for Six Cancer Types in 42 Countries
Apart from colorectal cancer, increases in incidence were seen in both younger and older adults
IDSA: 216,311 U.S. Deaths Associated With C. Diff Infection ID’d in 1999 to 2023
71.2 percent of deaths occurred among inpatients in medical facilities; 5.5 percent occurred at decedent's home
91,000 Pounds of Frozen Meals Recalled for Listeria Risk
The recall includes seven types of burritos and wraps sold under the El Mas Fino, Los Cabos and Midamar brands
New $1.3B Lawsuit Accuses Johnson & Johnson of Hiding Baby Powder Cancer Risk
The case marks the first group claim against the company in the United Kingdom
HEPA Purifiers Do Not Reduce Viral Exposures in Classrooms
Classroom samples had an average of three different respiratory viruses, with HEPA filters tied to slightly lower viral diversity
Many Young Adults Use Cannabis or Alcohol to Get to Sleep
More than one in five use a substance to get to sleep, with cannabis use more common
Mortality Increased With Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotic Use in ADRD Patients
Elevated 180-day mortality reported for nursing home residents with Alzheimer disease and related dementias receiving hospice care
School Disengagement Increased During Pandemic Years
Rates of school disengagement up in 2020, 2021, and 2022 versus 2018, especially for children with mental health conditions
