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Few primary care physicians report interest in treating patients with opioid use disorder

Physicians Report Low Interest in Opioid Use Disorder Meds

Few PCPs report obtaining buprenorphine waiver orprescribing buprenorphine, naltrexone for OUD
Most community-dwelling older adults with newly identified dementia die or are admitted to a long-term care home within five years

Most Older Adults With New Dementia Die Within Five Years

Increased odds of death seen in association with older age, male sex, and presence of organ failure
A new position paper

Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic Explored

Surveys show considerable mental health concerns; optimal structure of mentally healthy life suggested
The number of veterans being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is increasing

ADHD Rates Up in Veterans

Rates more than doubled for veterans in the VA health system from 2009 to 2016
Obesity in children is associated with an increased risk for premature mortality in young adulthood and with an increased risk for anxiety and depression

Child Obesity Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Young Adulthood

Second study shows increased risk for anxiety and depression among girls and boys with obesity
The economic benefits of lives saved through social distancing substantially outweigh the value of the projected losses to the U.S. economy

Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact

Study found the benefits of social distancing policies will outweigh the economic costs by $5.2 trillion
Maternal hypertensive pregnancy disorders are associated with increased risk in offspring for any childhood mental disorder

Hypertension in Pregnancy Ups Risk for Mental Disorder in Child

Associations of preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia independent of all covariates
Cervical cancer screening rates in Japan were significantly lower in the years following the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011

Cervical Cancer Screening Rates May Be Impacted by Disasters

In Japan, cervical cancer screening rates decreased in areas affected by 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Mindfulness-based stress reduction training is associated with robust improvements in gastrointestinal symptoms for patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Cut IBS Symptoms

Increased ability to retain present-moment focus and to act with awareness tied to symptom improvement
Juul sales recovered within weeks following a dip after the company withdrew some flavored products from stores

Removal of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Likely Ineffective

Despite Juul's voluntary removal, other sellers filled the void, while Juul saw growth among other flavors