Psychology & Psychiatry

Extended-release naltrexone promising for opioid dependence

(HealthDay)—Extended-release naltrexone is noninferior to buprenorphine-naloxone for maintaining short-term abstinence from heroin and other illicit substances, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in JAMA Psychiatry.

Immunology

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine may reduce atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination within seven days of birth may reduce the risk of allergic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Allergy.

Cardiology

Center surgical volume linked to LVAD patient outcomes

(HealthDay)—Center surgical volume is associated with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patient outcomes, with worse survival at very-low-volume centers, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in JACC: Heart ...

Cardiology

CYP2C9 variants linked to clinical events in VTE

(HealthDay)—For elderly patients treated with vitamin K antagonists for venous thromboembolism (VTE), CYP2C9 variants are associated with any clinical event, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the Journal ...

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