Opioid-Related Hospitalizations Up Sharply in the United States
Admissions due to heroin, prescription opioids rose 64 percent over decade
Review Provides Evidence for Sweet Taste Analgesia in Infants
Reduction in pain and crying time for neonates, but most trials still include placebo/no-tx arm
No Long-Term Increase in Exercise Levels for Pokémon Go
Study found the virtual reality game got adults moving -- but only for a while
BRCA Testing, Not Mastectomies, Up After Angelina Jolie Editorial
More women tested for the BRCA genes but no corresponding increase in mastectomy rates
‘Zombie’ Outbreak in NYC Caused by Synthetic Cannabinoid
AK-47 24 Karat Gold up to 85 times more potent than plant-based cannabis
Home-Visiting Program Can Reduce Infant Health Care Use
Universal program that employs nurse-parent educator team as visitors cuts ER use
Pilots Suffer Depression, Suicidal Thoughts at Fairly High Rates
Report highlights need for accurate screening
Medical Service Use Down With Deductibles in Diabetes
For low-income patients with diabetes, deductible cuts primary care use, check-ups, specialty visits
Zika-Related Birth Defects More Extensive Than Thought
Studies found greater prevalence than believed, more neurological problems appearing months after birth
FDA Issues New Safety Info on Use of Anesthesia
New information addresses anesthesia use in pregnant women and young children
