FDA approves 1st generic nasal spray against opioid overdose (HealthDay)—The first generic naloxone nasal spray to treat opioid overdose has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Apr 19, 2019 0 1
Elevated blood lead levels prevalent among refugee children (HealthDay)—Almost 20 percent of refugee children have elevated blood lead levels (EBLLs), according to a study published online April 15 in Pediatrics. Apr 19, 2019 1 3
Conception by IVF may increase risk for rare childhood cancer (HealthDay)—There is a small association between conception by in vitro fertilization (IVF) and childhood cancer, particularly hepatic tumors, according to a study published online April 1 in JAMA Pediatrics. Apr 19, 2019 0 4
Naltrexone implant helps HIV patients prevent opioid relapse (HealthDay)—Slow-release implantable naltrexone is associated with better outcomes than the oral drug for HIV-positive patients with an opioid addiction, according to a study published in the April issue of The Lancet HIV. Apr 19, 2019 0 1
Group, telephone, guided CBT treatment effective for depression (HealthDay)—Group, telephone, and guided self-help cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) formats are as effective as individual CBT for adult depression, according to research published online April 17 in JAMA Psychiatry. Apr 19, 2019 0 24
Loan forgiveness, educational debt may affect practice patterns (HealthDay)—Increased educational debt appears to directly influence physician practice choice, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Apr 19, 2019 0 1
After family's health scare: 'We had to do this together' At his annual medical visit three years ago, John Lavaki told his doctor he sometimes felt short of breath going up and down the stairs. Apr 19, 2019 0 1
Study finds that quitting smoking during pregnancy lowers risk of preterm births There is an important association between maternal cigarette smoking cessation during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth, according to a new Dartmouth-led study published in JAMA Network Open. Apr 19, 2019 0 13
Light physical activity reduces brain aging Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging. Apr 19, 2019 1 1023
People with heart disease at risk when pharmacies close New research from the University of Illinois at Chicago shows that when pharmacies close, people stop taking widely used heart medications—like statins, beta-blockers and oral anticoagulants—that have known cardiovascular ... Apr 19, 2019 0 31
