Persistent Organ Damage Common One Year After COVID-19
59 percent of individuals had organ impairment at one year; breathlessness, cognitive dysfunction, poor HRQoL also common
FDA Takes Action Against Animal Tranquilizer Tied to Fatal ODs
Xylazine -- used to sedate large animals such as horses and deer -- is sold on the street under the names tranq, Philly dope, and zombie drug
Primary Care Intervention Increases Prevention of Alcohol Use Disorder
However, no increase seen in AUD treatment engagement with primary care intervention including EHR decision support, performance feedback
School-Based Intervention Cuts Psychotic Experiences in Teens
Intervention included combination of school-based screening for psychopathology and subsequent referral
1999 to 2021 Saw 50-Fold Increase in Methamphetamine Mortality
Proportion of deaths co-involving methamphetamine and heroin or fentanyl peaked at 61.2 percent in 2021
Feds Will Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions for Painkillers, ADHD Drugs
Patients will be required to see a doctor in person to get a first prescription for opioids, ADHD drugs
After Criticism, FDA Pledges to Revamp Its Tobacco Division
Agency has faced criticism from antitobacco advocates, the industry, and lawmakers for its past work in cigarette and vaping regulation
ADHD Med Exposure in Utero Not Tied to Long-Term Impact in Offspring
No signs of higher risk seen for developmental disorders
Frailty Tied to Higher Risk for Suicide Attempts in Older Veterans
Lower levels of frailty were associated with greater risk for suicide death
Tablet-Based Game Can Assess Pediatric Visual Motor Skills in Autism
Younger children with autism popped bubbles at a lower rate, and their touch was less accurate than neurotypical children
