Cart is empty Stimulants are first-line drugs for children and adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how do they actually work?
White patients more likely than Black patients to be given opioid medication for pain in US emergency departments: Study
White people who visit hospital emergency departments with pain are 26% more likely than Black people to be given opioid pain medications such as morphine. This was a key finding from our recent study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. We also found that Black patients were 25% more likely than white patients to be given only non-opioid painkillers such as ibuprofen, which are typically available over the counter.
New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl
Babies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy displayed similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities that suggest the emergence of a novel syndrome, according to research published in the journal Genetics in Medicine Open.
Acupuncture aids outcomes after heart valve surgery
Acupuncture after heart valve surgery is feasible and safe and has clinical benefit, according to a study recently published in JTCVS Open.
Baby activity centers sold at Walmart recalled due to injury risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries.
Don’t trust TikTok for trustworthy info on autism
TikTok may be great for watching funny cat videos and learning make-up hacks, but new research suggests this platform should not be trusted when it comes to information on autism.
Depression found to increase risk of death among diabetics
In a newly published study, a New Mexico State University researcher found that depression can cause premature death among adults in the United States diagnosed with diabetes.
FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies
Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.
Don’t change PF office bearers, court orders Sampa
By NATION REPORTER
LAWYERS representing the Patriotic Front (PF) have announced that no changes have been made to the register of the office bearers at the Registrar of Societies and that Brain Mundubile is still the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament.
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TCT: Ticagrelor monotherapy within one month of DAPT noninferior to continued DAPT
For patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stopping dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) within one month for ticagrelor monotherapy is noninferior and superior to 12 months of ticagrelor-based DAPT, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Circulation to coincide with the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference, held from Oct. 23 to 26 in San Francisco.