Traumatic Brain Injury Tied to Later Opioid Use, Misuse
History of TBI tied to 52 percent increased odds of prescription opioid use, 65 percent increased odds of prescription opioid misuse
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
Oxcarbazepine Tied to Nontrauma Fracture in Children Aged 4 to 13 With Epilepsy
Initiating oxcarbazepine, but not levetiracetam, linked to increased incidence rate ratio for nontrauma fracture
CAD Risk Up With Radiation Treatment for Left-Sided Breast Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease increased for young women receiving radiation for left- versus right-sided breast cancer
Migraine History Tied to More Severe Menopause Symptoms
Increased odds of severe or very severe hot flashes seen in women with history of migraine
Booster Dose of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine May Increase Immunity
New research indicates two doses of the vaccine boosts immunity from 74 to 94 percent
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
Suicide Rates Rising Among Black Youth
Largest annual percentage change seen among Black girls
One-Third Have Symptoms Two Months After SARS-CoV-2
Higher numbers of distinct sequelae reported by those aged 40 years and older, women, Blacks, those with known preexisting conditions
