FDA to Review Higher Dose Naloxone Injection for Opioid Overdose Treatment
Drug overdoses resulted in approximately 72,000 deaths in the US, according to the CDC.
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FDA: Warning Letters Sent to Several Homeopathic Product Manufacturers Due to Quality Issues
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to four homeopathic drug manufacturers due to serious concerns over the quality of the products produced by these companies.
Neurologic Manifestations of Zika Virus Infection: What We Know So Far
Jonathan Miner, MD, PhD, and Karin Nielsen-Saines, MD, MPH, discuss the latest insights about neurologic complications of ZVI and knowledge gaps that still exist in this field.
Democracies Lead to Better Health Gains for Mortality Causes Than Autocratic Governments
In developing countries, democratic governments are more likely than autocratic governments to have better health gains for causes of mortality (eg, cardiovascular diseases and transport injuries), which might further enhance efforts to improve population health, according to a new study published in The Lancet. In this study, the investigators extracted the following data: (1) cause-specific…
Edible Cannabis Linked to Unexpected Increase in Emergency Department Visits
Edible cannabis has been linked to more severe psychiatric visits and a higher-than-expected rate of emergency department visits.
Starting, Maintaining Physical Activity Reduces Mortality in Adults
Older adults who spend more time on leisure-time physical activity — even those adults who have been sedentary throughout adulthood — may experience a lower risk of mortality.
Primary Care Physician Supply Associated With Population Mortality
A greater primary care physician supply was associated with lower mortality.
Dexycu Now Available for Treatment of Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
EyePoint announced the launch of Dexycu (dexamethasone intraocular suspension) 9% for the treatment of postoperative inflammation after cataract surgery.
Emotionally Responsive Virtual Coach Helps Address Patient Concerns in New Simulation
Kognito, a health simulation company, is applying its simulation technology to patient education, to address a gap in patient knowledge.
Home Health Clinicians Frequently Lack Access to Hospital Records
Future studies should aim to improve communication between the hospital and home healthcare provider.
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