Staffing, Safety Concerns Tied to Burnout in Hospital Clinicians
Both physicians, nurses rank improving nurse staffing as the most needed intervention
First Murder Conviction for Fentanyl Dealer Delivered in California
Man who sold fentanyl to a 15-year-old girl who died of an overdose last summer has been convicted of second-degree murder
European Regulators Investigating Risk for Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
Three case reports from Iceland spurred the review; two of the cases involved Ozempic
Deaths Due to Opioid Toxicity Up in U.S. During COVID-19
Years of life lost due to opioid toxicity plateaued between 2017 and 2019, then increased through 2021
Smoke-Free Legislation Linked to Drop in Adverse Health Outcomes
Reduced risk seen for all CVD events, respiratory system disease events, hospitalization due to CVD or RSD, adverse birth outcomes
Stimulant Treatment for Childhood ADHD Not Linked to Substance Use
No evidence seen for link between childhood stimulant treatment and substance use during adolescence and young adulthood
Assessment Tool Developed for Predicting Suicide Risk After Self-Harm
Sensitivity was 82 percent and specificity 54 percent for risk of suicide within 12 months using 1-percent cutoff
Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Could Predict Cognitive Decline
In active and retired fighters who were TES-positive, the rate of cognitive decline was significantly greater for reaction time
Characteristics of Injury Vary for Homeless, Housed People
People experiencing homelessness also have increased odds of hospital admission
Study Looks at Why Internet Cognitive Therapy for Depression Is Beneficial
Significant main effect was only seen for absorption training, but not for other factors, including activity scheduling, relaxation
