Only 1 in 4 people who need meds to fight opioid addiction get them
Just 25% of people battling opioid use disorder are getting medications aimed at helping them quit and potentially avoid an overdose, new data shows.
Jun 27, 2024
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Just 25% of people battling opioid use disorder are getting medications aimed at helping them quit and potentially avoid an overdose, new data shows.
Jun 27, 2024
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Allergies happen when your immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance like dust or pollen. Hay fever, hives and anaphylaxis are all types of allergic reactions.
Jun 27, 2024
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Have you ever heard something that others cannot—such as your name being called? Hearing voices or other noises that aren't there is very common. About 10% of people report experiencing auditory hallucinations at some point ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Women experiencing opioid-use disorders may face unique challenges accessing treatment, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study—published in the journal Women's Health—provides new insight into ...
Jun 26, 2024
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The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it would hear a case on a Tennessee law banning transgender minors from receiving certain medical treatments in that state.
Jun 24, 2024
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Nine researchers from around the world have published a summary of the most recent progress in diagnosing and treating cluster headaches, as well as understanding the development of the disease. The review article was recently ...
Jun 21, 2024
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The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, while the prescribing and filling of antihypertensive medication during pregnancy ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Opioid overdoses for pregnant patients are at an all-time high in the United States, even as overall numbers are improving. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly correlated with substance use disorders, ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease is the world's most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting more than 50 million people globally. Alzheimer's disease is also among the most fatal, landing as one of the top five causes of death worldwide. ...
Jun 13, 2024
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An independent panel of US medical experts voted Monday to recommend Eli Lilly's experimental Alzheimer's drug, meaning there could soon be another treatment option available to patients with the devastating brain disorder.
Jun 11, 2024
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