ED-Initiated Buprenorphine for OUD Often Not Sustained
Many patients filling buprenorphine prescriptions written by emergency physicians do not subsequently fill prescriptions for the treatment
Seizures of Drugs Containing Illicit Fentanyl Increasing in U.S.
From 2018 to 2021, increases seen in number of fentanyl-containing powder seizures, number of pill seizures
Amygdala Grows Faster Between 6 and 24 Months in Babies With Autism
Amygdala growth rate between 6 and 12 months linked to greater social deficits at 24 months when the infants were diagnosed
Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Low
Past-year use lowest for adolescents and adults aged 50 years and older
Motivational Interviewing Not Better in Weight Loss Programs
Evidence lacking that MI makes meaningful difference to weight loss, well-being when added to behavioral weight management program
Many Local Health Departments Report Harassment During Pandemic
Public health officials reported experiencing structural and political undermining of their professional duties
Less Than Half of Primary Care Providers Ask About Teens’ Mental Health
Parents also report that it is difficult to get mental health care for teens
Intimate Partner Violence Referrals Increased After COVID-19 Emergence
Face-to-face consults decreased, but total number of consults, mainly for emotional abuse, increased
AMA Poll: Most Physicians Continuing to Use Telehealth
Most users (93 percent) are conducting live, interactive video visits with patients, while 69 percent are conducting audio-only visits
Telehealth Prevented Pandemic-Related Care Disruptions for MS Patients
People with multiple sclerosis had high use of telehealth during the pandemic
