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Medications

Counterfeit pills fuel rising number of fatal drug overdoses

A growing number of overdose deaths in the United States involve counterfeit pills, health officials reported Thursday.

Sep 1, 2023

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Other

Doctors hesitate to ask about patients' immigration status despite new Florida law

Fearful of risking their jobs, jeopardizing state funding for their institutions, and further politicizing health care, Florida hospital leaders have been reluctant to speak out against a new law that requires them to ask ...

Aug 24, 2023

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Addiction

Police involvement may hamstring overdose outreach efforts

A new study finds law enforcement officials play a critical role in launching programs designed to reduce the risk of repeat overdoses in people who use drugs. However, the study also raises concerns that law enforcement's ...

Aug 22, 2023

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Medical economics

Feds say hospitals that redistribute Medicaid money violate law

The Biden administration wants to crack down on private arrangements among some hospitals to reimburse themselves for taxes that help fund coverage for low-income people. It contends the practice violates federal law.

Aug 21, 2023

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Health

German govt okays 'controlled' use of cannabis

The German government approved a draft law Wednesday legalizing the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use, with the health minister pushing back against criticism of the controversial plans.

Aug 16, 2023

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Health

Properly implemented firearm access policies are effective at reducing injury, study finds

When evidence-based firearm injury prevention policies such as extreme risk protection orders are implemented properly, they can play a significant role in preventing gun-related injuries and death, according to a new scientific ...

Aug 14, 2023

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Abortion facility access means long drives for 41.8% of women

One year after the Dobbs decision, 41.8% of U.S. women of reproductive age have to drive 30 minutes or more to reach an abortion care facility, according to a study of data as of June 2, 2023. Researchers predicted that number ...

Aug 2, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Can field sobriety tests identify drivers under the influence of cannabis?

Road safety is a critical issue in an era of increasing cannabis legalization. Cannabis is known to impair reaction time, decision-making, coordination and perception—skills necessary for safe driving. In the last three ...

Aug 2, 2023

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Medical economics

Laws banning gender-affirming treatments can block trans youth from receiving other care

In some states, new laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth are dissuading health care providers from offering mental health services and other medical care that isn't explicitly banned by those laws.

Aug 2, 2023

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