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Nine new drug labeling and packaging guidelines have been developed with an aim of reducing medication errors

International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging

Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
Gestational exposure to folic acid fortification is associated with cortical development

Prenatal Folic Acid Fortification May Affect Cortical Development

Flatter thinning profiles linked to lower odds of psychosis spectrum symptoms in offspring
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with changes to the structure of the brain that are seen in the early stages of dementia

Sleep Apnea Linked to Changes in the Brain in Older Adults

Disturbed sleep linked to increased thickness in right postcentral gyrus, pericalcarine, pars opercularis
The combination of genetics and exposure to organic solvents in paints and varnishes increases the risk of multiple sclerosis

Organic Solvents + Genetics May Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

Finding of susceptibility seen regardless of smoking status
Yale Medicine is effectively targeting electronic health record use and functionality as a way to improve physician job satisfaction and reduce burnout

IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout

These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
Patients do not appear to mind if doctors have tattoos or piercings

Patients Comfortable With Doctors Having Tattoos, Piercings

Survey finds body art does not impact patients' perceptions of competence, professionalism
Anticonvulsant drugs are ineffective for chronic low back pain and can cause harm

Anticonvulsants Seem to Be Ineffective for Low Back Pain

And, gabapentinoids have a higher risk for adverse events
Viruses are the most commonly identified cause of meningitis among U.K. adults

Viruses ID’d As Most Common Cause of Meningitis in U.K. Adults

Estimated annual incidence of viral meningitis is 2.73 per 100,000 U.K. adults
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U.K. Campaign Hasn’t Aided Patient Presentations for TIA, Minor CVA

Medical attention seeking no higher with Face, Arm, Speech, Time campaign for minor stroke symptoms
The World Health Organization Independent High-Level Commission has proposed six recommendations to address the growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases

WHO Calls for Renewed Effort to Combat Chronic Disease

Commission makes six recommendations to meet 2030 goals for non-communicable diseases