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The American Medical Association recently adopted a policy aimed at improving physician access to mental health care in response to physician depression

AMA Vows to Improve Access for Docs Seeking Mental Health Care

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New policy recommends state licensing boards to only inquire about current conditions
Use of medications for opioid use disorder is associated with a reduction in all-cause and opioid-related mortality after opioid overdose

Meds for Opioid Use Disorder May Reduce Mortality in OD Survivors

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Minority of opioid overdose survivors receive MOUD; buprenorphine, MMT linked to reduced mortality
The Kellogg Company has announced it is recalling certain boxes of Honey Smacks cereal due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella.

Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

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Twenty-four people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported
The first generic version of an under-the-tongue film to treat opioid addiction has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Generic Under-the-Tongue Suboxone

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May only be prescribed by Drug Addiction Treatment Act-certified prescribers
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 2014 ruling to reschedule hydrocodone combination products coincided with an increase in illicit trading of opioids through online illicit markets (cryptomarkets)

Illicit Opioid Trade Up With Restrictions on Hydrocodone

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2014 ruling to reschedule hydrocodone combo products coincided with rise in cryptomarket trade
On the day of surgery it is practical to allow children to drink until one hour before anesthesia

Children Can Drink Clear Fluids Until One Hour Before Anesthesia

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No increased risk of pulmonary aspiration; less nausea, vomiting, thirst, hunger, anxiety reported
The issue of gun violence must be addressed by the physician leadership scientifically

AMA President Calls Physicians to Lead in Addressing Gun Violence

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Gun violence should continue to be addressed in a scientific, evidence-based manner
Neurologic outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis are similar regardless of the rate of administration or the sodium chloride content of intravenous fluids

IV Fluid Specs Do Not Influence Neuro Outcomes in Kids w/DKA

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Infusion rate, % sodium chloride don't affect neuro outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis
Suicide prevention needs to be a public health priority

APA: Suicide Prevention Should Be a Public Health Priority

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American Psychological Association says multi-faceted approach is needed to cut suicide rate
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60 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak

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31 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date