Animal Sedative Driving Rise in Fatal Drug ODs
In 2019, xylazine contributed to death in 64 percent of cases and almost always also involved fentanyl
Americans Struggling With High Cost of Prescription Drugs
Adults younger than 65 years twice as likely to report not filling needed prescriptions due to cost versus seniors
Pandemic Tied to Fewer Concussion Visits
However, those seeking care delayed care and were less likely to be from sports
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity
Opioid Overdose Death Rates Worsening for Non-Hispanic Blacks
No significant change seen in overdose death rates overall from 2018 to 2019, but rate increased among non-Hispanic Blacks
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Chantix Due to Potential Carcinogen
0.5-mg and 1-mg tablets may contain levels of N-nitroso-varenicline at or above levels approved by the FDA
Substance Use Disorder Prevalent for Young Adults With ADHD
Odds increased for developing alcohol use disorders, cannabis use disorders, other drug use disorders
2019 to 2020 Saw Increase in Benzodiazepine Overdose ED Visits
Benzodiazepine deaths increased from April-June 2019 to April-June 2020, with larger increase for illicit benzodiazepine deaths
Good Recovery at One Year for Most COVID-19 Hospital Survivors
However, survivors had more problems with mobility, pain or discomfort, anxiety or depression at one year than controls
