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Prenatal exposure to most medications affecting neurotransmitter systems is not associated with estimates of autism spectrum disorder risk

Most Meds Affecting Neurotransmitters Not Linked to Autism Risk

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Prenatal exposure to 5 groups of meds had nominally significant links to ASD
Opioid use is associated with the risk for developing atrial fibrillation

AHA: Opioid Use Appears to Up Risk for Atrial Fibrillation

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Opioid prescription independently tied to likelihood of having atrial fibrillation in cohort of young veterans
A majority of internists still report financial ties to industry

Majority of Internists Still Have Financial Ties to Industry

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Most common benefits received were drug samples and food and beverage
The number of opioid overdose deaths in the United States reached a new record last year with 72

U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Reach Record Number

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Heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids continue to be the highest drug threat in the nation
Ruling against the recommendation of one of its chief experts

FDA Approves Powerful New Opioid Despite Criticisms

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Dsuvia use restricted to operating rooms or on the battlefield
Almost half of parents report saving leftover antibiotics

AAP: Parents Frequently Save Leftover Antibiotics

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Almost three-quarters of those saving antibiotics subsequently divert the antibiotics to others
Although progress has been made in increasing human papillomavirus vaccination

HPV Vaccination Uptake Increasing, but Still Too Low

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Less than half of U.S. adults were fully vaccinated as of 2017, well below Healthy People 2020 target

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 27-30

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The 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct....
The federal government website where Americans can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is up and running

Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov

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Insurers are expanding their participation in the program

October 2018 Briefing – Pharmacy

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pharmacy for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest...