Poison Control Center Data Detail Peds Exposure to Buprenorphine
Children aged <6 have greater odds of hospital admission than teens with single-substance exposure
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Direct-Acting Antivirals Effective for Hepatitis C in Seniors
Increased likelihood of adverse events, anemia secondary to ribavirin for those age 75 or older
Efavirenz Doesn’t Up Depression, Suicidal Ideation in HIV-Infected
No increased risk of depression or suicidal ideation among persons living with HIV in Uganda
Risk of OD Highest for First Days of Opioid + Benzodiazepine Use
Five-fold increased risk of opioid-related overdose during first 90 days of concurrent use
BCG Vaccine Tied to Reduced Hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
Systemic shift in glucose metabolism from oxidative phosphorylation to aerobic glycolysis
Parents Say Cancer Prevention Best Reason for HPV Vaccination
Findings based on large survey of parents to assess best, worst reasons for vaccination
Parkinson’s Medications Tied to Impulse Control Disorders
Impulse control disorders strongly associated with dopamine agonist use
Rate of Death Up in Year After Non-Fatal Opioid Overdose
Excess of deaths attributable to substance use-associated, mental health, and medical conditions
New Recommendations Guide Arthritis Pain Management
Patient-centered recommendations released by the European League Against Rheumatism
