AMA Vows to Improve Access for Docs Seeking Mental Health Care
New policy recommends state licensing boards to only inquire about current conditions
Meds for Opioid Use Disorder May Reduce Mortality in OD Survivors
Minority of opioid overdose survivors receive MOUD; buprenorphine, MMT linked to reduced mortality
Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Twenty-four people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported
FDA Approves First Generic Under-the-Tongue Suboxone
May only be prescribed by Drug Addiction Treatment Act-certified prescribers
Illicit Opioid Trade Up With Restrictions on Hydrocodone
2014 ruling to reschedule hydrocodone combo products coincided with rise in cryptomarket trade
Children Can Drink Clear Fluids Until One Hour Before Anesthesia
No increased risk of pulmonary aspiration; less nausea, vomiting, thirst, hunger, anxiety reported
AMA President Calls Physicians to Lead in Addressing Gun Violence
Gun violence should continue to be addressed in a scientific, evidence-based manner
IV Fluid Specs Do Not Influence Neuro Outcomes in Kids w/DKA
Infusion rate, % sodium chloride don't affect neuro outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis
APA: Suicide Prevention Should Be a Public Health Priority
American Psychological Association says multi-faceted approach is needed to cut suicide rate
60 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
31 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date