Prevalence of Adult E-Cigarette Use Up from 2014 to 2016
Decrease in prevalence among current smokers, increased prevalence among never smokers
Hyoscyamine Helps in A-Fib With Slow Ventricular Response
Successful response in patient with comorbidities who was a poor candidate for pacemaker placement
Asthma Mortality Inversely Tied to Deprivation in English Young
For those aged 5 to 44 years, positive link for deprivation with asthma prevalence, admissions
High Occupational Exercise Level Tied to Early Mortality in Men
High-level occupational physical activity linked to 18 percent increased risk of early death in men only
Shower Cream, Body Lotion Combo Improves Atopic Dry Skin
Physiological lipids in the products restore skin barrier function, hydration
Novel Purchasing Strategy Could Cut Medicaid Costs for HCV Meds
Strategy involves making deal with manufacturer for a lump-sum payment in return for 100 percent rebate
Practice Intervention Targeting IV Opioids May Cut Exposure
Reduction of 84 percent in intravenous opioid doses, and a 55 percent reduction in all parenteral opioids
Rates of Major Depression Up Among U.S. Insured, Esp. Youth
Rate increased 33 percent from 2013 to 2016; rate increased faster among millennials, adolescents
American Psychiatric Association, May 5-9
The 170th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 5 to 9 in...
Opioid-Related Payments Linked to Increase in Opioid Rx
Receipt of any opioid-related payment from industry in 2014 tied to increase in opioid claims in 2015
