Addiction
New analysis finds stigma stopping evidence-based response to drug overdoses in UK
A new analysis in the BMJ argues that UK government opposition to drug consumption rooms is rooted in societal stigma
Aug 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spinal cord stimulation doesn't help with back pain, says new review
Spinal cord stimulation, a medical technology suggested to treat people with chronic back pain, does not provide long-term relief and may cause harm, according to a Cochrane Review released today.
Mar 8, 2023
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Cardiology
Particle radioactivity linked to pollution-associated heart attack and stroke death
Particle radioactivity, a characteristic of air pollution that reflects the colorless, odorless gas radon found in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, enhances PM2.5 toxicity and increases risk of death from cardiovascular ...
Oct 5, 2022
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Medications
Common diabetes drug januvia may contain traces of carcinogen, FDA says
The popular diabetes drug Januvia may contain traces of a probable carcinogen, but patients should keep using the medication because it could be dangerous to stop taking it, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced ...
Aug 12, 2022
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Medical economics
Survey shows lack of progress on prior authorization reforms
Prior authorization reforms are not being implemented as planned, according to survey results released by the American Medical Association.
May 30, 2022
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Medications
I have mild COVID. Should I take the antiviral Paxlovid?
The COVID medication Paxlovid has been available in Australia on the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme (PBS) since the start of May, with eligible patients directed to talk to their GP for a prescription.
May 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Immigrants are twice as likely to fear being targets of stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that that COVID-19-related health concerns are more prevalent among marginalized people who are migrants to Canada.
Mar 10, 2022
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Medical economics
Prior authorization impacts care, workforce productivity
(HealthDay)—More than one-third of physicians report that prior authorization has led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care, according to a survey released by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Feb 18, 2022
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Vaccination
In polygamous communities, deep roots of distrust shape vaccine hesitancy
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church or LDS church, followed government guidelines to protect members of their religious community. ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Prior authorization costs radiation oncology clinics more than $40 million each year, study estimates
The time required to secure prior authorization approvals for radiation therapy treatments equates to a financial impact of more than $40 million annually for academic medical centers, according to a new study. Findings will ...
Oct 25, 2021
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