Naloxone Rarely Administered by Layperson in Opioid Deaths
Bystanders present in large proportion of overdose deaths; 17.4 percent involve Rx opioids only
Many Opportunities for Doctors Using Twitter
Twitter can be used to build networks and find potential research partners; learn about research
Chronic Pain May Be Contributor to Suicide
8.8 percent of suicide decedents have evidence of chronic pain; percentage increased from 2003 to 2014
Oxycontin’s Maker Now Selling Drug to Curb Opioid Addiction
New anti-addiction drug is fast-acting form of buprenorphine, which helps control drug cravings
FDA Approves New Treatment for Opioid Dependence
The sublingual buprenorphine and naloxone combo should be part of a complete treatment plan
Social Determinants Linked to Provision of Primary Care
Strong link for social complexity with primary care indicators for prevention, chronic dz management
Personalized Weighting Could Enhance Hospital Rating Tools
Incorporating needs, values, preferences of patients would make rankings more useful to them
Goop Reaches Settlement in False Advertising Lawsuit
No scientific proof for health claims made for three products sold online
Psychological Distress Linked to Increased Risk of MI, Stroke
Dose-dependent, positive association with myocardial infarction and stroke in men and women
Better Training Needed to Boost LGBTQ Patient Health Care
Issues raised at AMA discussion include knowledge gaps for transgender women, screening guidelines
