Rate of Death Up in Year After Non-Fatal Opioid Overdose
Excess of deaths attributable to substance use-associated, mental health, and medical conditions
Parkinson’s Medications Tied to Impulse Control Disorders
Impulse control disorders strongly associated with dopamine agonist use
ACA Provisions Tied to Change in Profile of Frequent ER Users
After controlling for patient-level characteristics, odds of being frequent ER user down in Medicaid-insured
Parents Say Cancer Prevention Best Reason for HPV Vaccination
Findings based on large survey of parents to assess best, worst reasons for vaccination
User Ratings Didn’t Catch Blood Pressure App Inaccuracies
Authors say findings support need for regulatory review of mobile health apps
Florida Teen First Human Case of Another Mosquito-Borne Virus
First documented case of Keystone infection in a human
70 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
Illnesses reported in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee
AAFP Still Recommends CRC Screening From Age 50 to 75
Despite ACS change to start screening from age 45 years, AAFP agrees with USPSTF recommendation
AMA Seeks to Make Long-Term Care Services More Affordable
Delegates recognize soaring costs threaten both Medicaid and family budgets
NIH Initiative Aims to Address Opioid Misuse Over Long Term
'Helping to End Addiction Long-Term' will focus on goals of improving addiction tx and pain management
