Women Report Using Cannabis to Relieve Menopause Symptoms
Survey reveals that some women believe cannabis helps with symptoms that overlap with menopause, such as sleep issues and anxiety
Precedent Needed for FDA Approval Decisions When Evidence Lacking
In seven of 22 cases, approval used new interpretations of original evidence and did not require new evidence
Suicide Rates Rising Among Black Youth
Largest annual percentage change seen among Black girls
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
