March 5th 2024
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February 29th 2024
The risk for cardiovascular outcomes increased with more frequent reported cannabis use per month, according to results from a large national study.
February 9th 2024
February 5th 2024
Access to methadone and buprenorphine treatment may be easier and incentive to continue treatment could start at home, using telehealth, according to HHS.
February 1st 2024
Past month use of cannabis was associated with 43% greater odds of asthma than no use of the drug; odds were 2-fold greater with use of blunts.
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease May be More Deadly Among Women than Men, Study Suggests
Risk of mortality from ALD and MetALD was significantly higher among women even though both phenotypes were more prevalent among men, a new study reveals.
FDA Renews Warning Against Use of Tianeptine-Containing Products, aka “Gas Station Heroin”
Reported adverse events of products with tianeptine include seizures, loss of consciousness, and death, according to the FDA.
Opioid with 'Overdose Protection' Formulation Wins FDA Breakthrough Designation
The investigational combination opioid from Ensysce Biosciences is designed to deter abuse as well as prevent accidental or intentional overdose, the company said.
Shelf-Life Extended for Narcan Nasal Spray, FDA Announces
This second shelf-life extension for the OTC naloxone hydrochloride 4 mg spray continues the FDA's campaign to prevent drug overdose and related fatalities.
Widening Gender Gap in Life Expectancy Primarily Driven by COVID-19 and Drug Overdose Crisis, According to New Research
Investigators found that the gender life expectancy gap increased 0.23 years from 2010 to 2019 and 0.70 years from 2019 to 2021.
Daily Dose: Risky Alcohol Use Among US Adults Prescribed Alcohol-Interactive Medications
One in 5 US Adults Mixes Alcohol with Alcohol-Interactive Medications
Primary Care Alert: Risky alcohol use in the past year was found highest among persons taking benzodiazepines, followed by those taking opioids, and taking antiepileptics.
Daily Dose: Worldwide Burden of Atrial Fibrillation Doubled Over 30 Years
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Worldwide Burden of Atrial Fibrillation More Than Doubled Over 30 Years: Global Analysis
Atrial fibrillation prevalence is rising across socioeconomic strata globally, the new analysis finds, with effects of BMI, ETOH, and sedentary behavior shifting as key drivers.
Daily Dose: Recreational Drug Use in Patients with Acute CV Events
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Long-term Smokers Have Symptomatic Lung Disease that is Not COPD, Has No Treatment
Despite a 20-pack year smoking history and frequent respiratory exacerbations, spirometry is preserved in this group of heavy smokers.
Recreational Drug Use Linked to 9-Fold Higher Rate of Adverse Outcomes in Intensive Cardiac Care
Various illicit substances were detected in urine assays of 1 in 10 patients admitted to cardiac intensive care, according to findings of new French study.
Partial FDA Restrictions on E-Cigarettes Not Effective in Discouraging Use among Youth, According to New Study
Researchers found that a partial policy of restricting flavors in only some vaping products did not prevent US youth from using flavored e-cigarettes.
Daily Dose: Regular Alcohol Intake Raises Risk of High Blood Pressure
Drinking Even 1 Alcoholic Beverage per Day May Increase Risk for Hypertension, Study Finds
The association between ETOH consumption and hypertension among 19 500 healthy adults was "direct and linear," a new dose-response meta-analysis found.
Daily Dose: Persistent Opioid Use Post-Hysterectomy
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Early Signs of Atherosclerosis Found in Young Tobacco and E-Cigarette Users
Young adults who smoke tobacco cigarettes or vape showed early signals of atherosclerosis compared with nonsmokers in a small, cross-sectional study.
5 Patient Factors that Predict Persistent Opioid Use after Benign Hysterectomy: Meta-analysis
Total perioperative dosage of opioids was higher for abdominal vs laparoscopic hysterectomy, but procedure route was not associated with risk for long-term opioid use.
BMI vs body fat; menopause and martinis; statin guidelines collide; +2 - The Five for Friday
Is BMI or body fat a better estimate of obesity?; spoiler: older women do drink ETOH; USPSTF vs ACC/AHA; plus no more opioids for LBP and a primer on migraine meds.
Menopause and ETOH: Beware the Tipping Point
Binge drinking among women going through menopause has been on the rise, research indicates, making clinical inquiry in this population particularly important.
US Overdose Deaths Disproportionately Affect Minority Communities
Black men experienced the highest rate of deaths related to cocaine while American Indian/Native Alaska communities were hit hardest by methamphetamine deaths.
E-Cigarettes: US Sales Nearly Double over 2 Years, Youth Prefer Flavored Disposables
Sales of e-cigarettes in the US jumped by 46% from 2020-2022; rapid market shifts beg coordinated restrictions to protect public health, says the CDC.
Daily Dose: FDA Approves Buprenorphine Extended-release Injection for Opioid Use Disorder
FDA Approves Buprenorphine Extended-release Injection for Moderate-to-Severe Opioid Use Disorder
Brixadi is the first and only long-acting buprenorphine injectable that is available in both weekly and monthly doses.
FDA Approves Rx Nalmefene Nasal Spray to Reverse Opioid Overdose
In a unique pharmacodynamic study, nalmefene demonstrated rapid reversal of respiratory depression from the synthetic opioid remifentanil and sustained duration of action.
Drug Use in America: Which States are Problem Areas?
Which state has the highest percentage of teenage drug users? Or the fewest opioid prescriptions? Answers from a new report, here.
New Report Shows Where Drug Abuse is Most, Least Pronounced in the US
Find out where drug abuse is most pronounced and which states are at greatest risk for associated problems, here.
DEA Extends Telehealth Prescribing Rule for Controlled Substances
The telehealth practice adopted in March 2020 at the start of the COVID public health emergency will be extended until November 11, 2023.
CDC: Drug Overdose Death Rates Involving Fentanyl Rose 279% between 2016 and 2021
Overdose deaths involving heroin and oxycodone decreased during this time, according to new report.
Daily Dose: "Eat, Sleep, Console" Approach for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal