Rate of Opioid Prescribing High for Teens, Young Adults in ED
From 2005 to 2015, rate of opioid prescribing was 14.9 percent in ED; rates highest for dental pain
Regulation of Intestinal Microbiota Beneficial for Anxiety
Six of seven studies using nonprobiotics as interventions were effective
Guidance Updated for Sedation in Pediatric Dental Patients
Importance of having two individuals present during deep sedation and/or general anesthesia emphasized
Cancer Consultation Low in Noncurable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Likelihood of cancer-directed therapy higher for first consult with medical, radiation oncology versus surgery
Statin Use With Colorectal Cancer Lowers Risk for Early Death
Taking statins before or after cancer diagnosis cuts all-cause and cancer-related deaths
Intracranial Hemorrhage Risk Up With Low-Dose Aspirin
Caution advised for low-dose aspirin in individuals without symptomatic cardiovascular disease
Women’s Facial Moisturizers Cost More Per Ounce Than Men’s
Facial moisturizers marketed to women are more than $3 more per ounce, despite similar ingredients
Risk for Suicide Attempts in Children Doubles With Parental Opioid Use
Opioids may be contributing factor to time trend in adolescent suicidality, authors say
American Psychiatric Association, May 18-22
The 172nd American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 18 to 22 in...
Early cART Leads to Enhanced T Cell Function in HIV Infection
Limiting acute viremia results in enhanced functionality of HIV-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cells
