Health
Traffic deaths considerable compared with leading causes of death
When it comes to road crash fatalities, the Northeast may be the safest place in the United States, say University of Michigan researchers.
Feb 15, 2018
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Medications
Opioid addiction treatment behind bars reduced post-incarceration overdose deaths in RI
A treatment program for opioid addiction launched by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections was associated with a significant drop in post-incarceration drug overdose deaths and contributed to an overall drop in overdose ...
Feb 14, 2018
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Health
Decriminalizing prostitution could reduce sexual violence and STD transmission
A new study published in the Review of Economic Studies finds that Rhode Island's 6-year prostitution decriminalization policy increased the size of the sex market, but it also appears that during this period both rape offenses ...
Dec 20, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mandated coverage for fertility preservation featured in NEJM
This summer, it was announced that Rhode Island became the first state to pass a law explicitly requiring coverage for fertility preservation prior to gonadotoxic medical therapy, treatment that could directly or indirectly ...
Nov 1, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hepatitis C care falling short for young opioid users in R.I.
As public health officials worry that the increase of opioid use among young adults has helped to spread the hepatitis C virus to a new generation, a study in Rhode Island finds that while screening is common, the follow-up ...
Oct 25, 2017
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Health
Decrease in lead exposure in early childhood significantly responsible for drop in crime rate
Exposure to lead in the preschool years significantly increases the chance that children will be suspended or incarcerated during their school careers, according to research at Princeton University and Brown University. Conversely, ...
Jun 28, 2017
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Medications
Feared by drug users but hard to avoid, fentanyl takes a mounting toll
Fentanyl, a highly potent prescription opioid, has Rhode Island drug users on high alert. But despite widespread aversion, fentanyl now causes the majority of the state's drug overdose deaths.
Jun 7, 2017
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Pediatrics
New study examines child death rates in motor vehicle crashes by state
Unintentional injury is the leading cause of pediatric death in the U.S. and motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the most common cause of injury. A new paper published in the Journal of Pediatrics by researchers at Center for ...
May 23, 2017
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Health
More states allow sunscreen at schools without doctor's OK
Susan Grenon makes sure her son is lathered with sunscreen before he leaves for school in the morning, but the fair-skinned 10-year-old can't bring a bottle to reapply it without a doctor's note.
May 14, 2017
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Pupils wouldn't need doctor's note for sunscreen under bill
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow students to take sunscreen into schools without a doctor's note.
May 10, 2017
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