CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17
Increase in percentage of those aged younger than 65 years enrolled in high-deductible health plan
FDA Cracks Down on Kratom Products
Missouri-based Divinity Products Distribution will recall and destroy kratom-containing products
Treatment Model Linked to Drop in Post-Incarceration Overdoses
Introduction of model to treat opioid use disorder tied to drop in overdose deaths after incarceration
Mental Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia Risk Up for Women
Peripheral vasoconstriction, microvascular dysfunction may affect MSIMI risk in women only
Chronic Opioid Users May Wish to Taper Opioid Use
In study completers, median morphine equivalent daily dose fell from 288 mg to 150 mg in four months
Sibling Bullying Tied to Increased Odds of Psychotic Disorder
Both victims and perpetrators have greater odds of developing a psychotic disorder
Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
Anti-Heroin Vaccine Shows Promise Against Lethal Doses
TLR9 agonist in presence of alum is stable over 30 days, elicits strong anti-heroin antibody titers
Low Availability of Sexual Aids and Resources at Cancer Centers
One center stood out, which had several types of aids; most centers reported having no sexual aids
Pre-Op Mental Health Doesn’t Affect Rhinoplasty Outcomes
Patients with impaired, normal mental health report improvements across most nasal function outcomes
