Psychostimulant Use Pervasive in Young Adults’ Fatal Strokes
In cases of hemorrhagic stroke among young adults, psychostimulant use should be considered
Longer Duration of Antibiotic Use Tied to Risk for CVD in Women
Risk for cardiovascular disease increased for women in middle, late adulthood with longer antibiotic use
Naproxen Sodium Does Not Slow Presymptomatic Alzheimer Disease
Study shows increased frequency of adverse events but little impact on rate of change in APS
U.S. Death Rate From Drug Poisoning Up for Teens, Young Adults
Significant increases seen in rates for whites, Asian/Pacific Islanders, blacks; in Midwest and Northeast
Sleeping Pill Use Tied to Greater Need for BP Meds in Older Adults
But no association observed between sleep duration or quality and change in BP drug use
Sucking Ice Chips Cuts Oral Side Effects of Oxaliplatin Chemo
Benefits include less trouble eating and fewer symptom-related negative effects on quality of life
Some Children With Asthma Miss Critical Step in Inhaler Use
More children miss a critical step when using spacer with mouthpiece versus spacer with mask
Nusinersen Promising for Later-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase 1/2 studies reveal long-term improvement in motor function for children with SMA type II and III
1998 to 2015 Saw Increase in Outpatient Depression Treatment
Proportion using psychotherapy decreased; proportion receiving drugs remained stable
CDC Provides Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Guideline
Misapplication of the guideline can put patient health and safety at risk
