U.S. Justice Department Sues Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis
Company violated federal law by selling prescriptions for controlled substances that its pharmacists 'knew were invalid'
CDC: Life Expectancy for U.S. Population Increased in 2019
And age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 20.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 from 2018 to 2019
Buprenorphine Rx Fills for OUD Plateau During Pandemic
Cash-paid prescriptions declined significantly, but no significant changes seen in those paid by public or private insurance
ACG Develops First Guideline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Authors suggest use of positive diagnostic strategy for improving time to initiation of appropriate therapy
Stress From Not Achieving Goals Tied to Worse Kidney Disease
African Americans reporting high versus low goal-striving stress scores more likely to experience RKFD
Poll: Pandemic-Related Concerns Top of Mind for Parents
While the virus itself is not a top concern overall, impacts of COVID-19, including screen time and mental health, rate highly
Integrated Palliative and Oncology Care Improves QOL in Leukemia
Those receiving IPC were more likely to report discussing end-of-life preferences, were less likely to receive chemo at end of life
CDC: Concerning Increase Seen in Overdose Deaths During Pandemic
More than 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the U.S. in 12 months ending May 2020, representing highest number ever
Loneliness, Social Isolation Tied to Fall Risk in Older Adults
Finding similar regardless of self-reported falls or those requiring hospitalization
Suicide Mortality Up for Blacks During Closure Period of COVID-19
Mean suicide mortality increased among Black residents of Maryland but decreased among Whites from March 5 to May 7, 2020
