Medications
Risky combinations of psychiatric drugs prescribed for young patients
A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency.
Sep 5, 2024
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News tagged with young patients
Cardiology
Urban noise pollution may impact cardiovascular risk prediction and prognosis after a heart attack
Research from two studies in different European cities highlights that urban noise pollution has a significant negative impact on heart health, according to data presented at ESC Congress 2024.
Aug 27, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Early interventions may improve long-term academic achievement in young childhood brain tumor survivors
Children who survive a brain tumor often experience effects from both the cancer and its treatment long after therapy concludes. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found very young children treated for brain ...
Aug 21, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Measuring 'quality of life' is an important trend in cancer care
As novel cancer treatments continually emerge, it is essential to collect data on patients' quality of life along with how the treatment is working to extend survival. This is particularly true in young people with cancer ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Addiction
Report suggests fake oxycontin pills widespread and potentially deadly
The rate at which young Americans are ending up in hospital ICUs after using fake Oxycontin pills spiked with fentanyl is soaring, especially in the U.S. West, a new report warns.
Jul 26, 2024
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Medical research
Improving care for opioid use disorder through research into injection-related infections
Deaths from injection-related infections like endocarditis have increased among young people, likely due to the growth of injection drug use and stronger, shorter-acting fentanyl. While medications for opioid use disorder ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Investigating factors contributing to early dropout of psychiatric treatment among foreign residents
A research group has investigated the factors contributing to early self-discontinuation of psychiatric treatment among foreign residents.
Jul 22, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Safe, successful pregnancies are possible after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, according to study
Despite treatment-related fertility challenges, female patients can become pregnant and give birth to healthy children after undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT), according to a study published ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Addiction
Many youths continue to take opioids months after surgical procedures, multi-institutional study finds
A multi-institutional study found that 1 in 6 youths fill an opioid prescription prior to surgery, and 3% of patients were still filling opioid prescriptions three to six months after surgery, indicating persistent opioid ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cystic fibrosis: School-aged children found to benefit from triple combination therapy
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that so far has been incurable. Those affected have thick, viscous mucus secretions in their lungs, and lung function diminishes steadily over time. Today, triple combination therapy ...
Jul 10, 2024
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