U.S. Drug OD Deaths Fall for First Time in Three Decades
However, U.S. drug overdose death rate remains about seven times higher than a generation ago
Depression at Time of Diagnosis May Worsen Survival in Blood Cancers
Risk for death higher even with depression remission versus never experiencing depression
Cognitive Therapy Effective for Internet Game Addiction
Short-term cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for treating a range of internet addictions
Flexible Family Visitation Policy Does Not Cut Delirium in ICU
For family members, anxiety and depression scores were significantly better with flexible visitation policy
E-Cigarette Restrictions May Up Combustible Cigarette Use
For dual users, restrictive regulations may result in increased combustible cigarette use, lower e-cig use
Company Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement in Opioid Treatment Investigation
Settlement the largest in U.S. history in a case involving an opioid medication
Increase Seen in Foster Care Entries Due to Parental Drug Use
Number and proportion of entries attributable to parental drug use increased from 2000 to 2017
Serious Misdiagnosis-Related Harms Mostly Due to ‘Big Three’
Vascular events, infections, cancers account for 74.1 percent of high-severity misdiagnosis-related harms
Kratom Use Associated With Significant Toxicities
Most common effects include agitation, tachycardia, drowsiness, vomiting, confusion
Productivity Loss Sizable With Menstruation-Related Symptoms
More than 80 percent of respondents reported presenteeism with 8.9 days lost productivity per year
