Illicit Drug Use Seen in One-Third of Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Younger Adults
Cannabis most common illicit drug, but polysubstance use also common
People With Mental Disorders Less Likely to Complete CRC Screening
Furthermore, people with mental disorders have higher proportion of positive fecal immunochemical test results than the general population
Lead Exposure in Utero or in Childhood Tied to Higher Risk for Criminal Behavior
However, authors say more studies are needed to quantify magnitude of risk
Peer Victimization, Suicidality Linked to Recurrent Headaches in Teens
Overt victimization, suicidality increases risk for frequent headaches
Prolonged Antidepressant Treatment No Benefit in Bipolar I Disorder
No benefit seen for 52-week versus eight-week treatment for patients with bipolar I disorder with recently remitted depressive episode
Sexual Minority Birthing People Highly Engage in Obstetric Care
However, they face high risk for postpartum depression
Infertility Tied to More Severe Menopause Symptoms in Midlife
Most common individual symptoms included depressive mood, irritability, and greater severity of sleep problems
Amid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds
Agencies are also asking prescribers to carefully monitor their prescribing practices
Alcohol-Related Deaths Increased for Men, Women in Recent Years
Rates of increase were higher among women than men, with 2018 to 2020 age-adjusted mortality rates up by 14.7 versus 12.5 percent
Attrition Rates for M.D.-Ph.D. Programs Vary by Race, Ethnicity
Black M.D.-Ph.D. matriculants had higher odds of graduating with M.D. only and dropping out of medical school
