DOJ Asks Congress to Permanently Classify Fentanyl-Like Drugs
2018 temporary order that tightened controls on fentanyl-like drugs expires in February 2020
Mental Health Service Use Up After Campaign to Reduce Stigma
Findings show higher service use among people with suspected mental health needs
IL-6 Level May Predict Symptom Duration in Concussed Athletes
Interleukin 6 levels at six hours postconcussion are significantly associated with symptom duration
Male Students Affected More by Poor Diet in First Year of College
While poor diet, weight gain seen among both sexes, males show greater adverse changes
Most Adult-Use Cannabis Customers Use for Pain, Sleep Relief
Retail customers report decreases in prescriptions, over-the-counter meds due to effectiveness of cannabis
Considerable Number of Patients Receive Surprise Hospital Charges
18 percent of all ED visits, 16 percent of in-network hospital stays have at least one out-of-network charge
Combo of Mental Disorders and Physical Illness Ups ED Visits
Mental disorders interact with physical multimorbidity to increase odds of frequent ED visits
Guidance Issued for Management of Fontan Circulation
More patients surviving to adulthood; management affected by scarcity of knowledge
Guide Addresses Medical Issues Relevant to Transgender Persons
Successful care environment includes clinician, staff training and inclusive practice policies
Statin Use Associated With Higher Incidence of Diabetes
Findings show statin use tied to higher HbA1c values, with longer statin use tied to greater risk for diabetes
