Giving high doses of buprenorphine in the emergency department is a safe and effective way of treating withdrawal symptoms in patients battling opioid addiction, according to a new study. “Emergency departments are at the front lines of treating people with opioid use disorder and helping them overcome barriers to recovery such as withdrawal,” said Dr.… read on > read on >
What’s better — a long life or quality of life? New research suggests that people balance both when thinking about their desired life span, and fears of suffering dementia or chronic pain in old age tend to limit how long they want to live. “Dementia tops the list of conditions where people would prefer to… read on > read on >
With many summer camps open again this year, parents of kids with asthma and allergies need to make sure the one they choose is safe for their youngsters. While federal health officials have issued guidelines to protect campers and staff from COVID-19, “camps still need to make sure measures are in place in case a… read on > read on >
If you’re not careful, your grilling season could go up in flames, an expert warns. Each year, U.S. fire departments respond to about 5,700 residential barbecue fires, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s U.S. Fire Administration. Those fires result in thousands of emergency department visits and $37 million in damages a year. “The best… read on > read on >
Pfizer Inc. announced on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine, positioning the vaccine for full approval by January. The Pfizer vaccine has been administered to more Americans than any other shot so far in the U.S. vaccination campaign. According to data from the U.S. Centers… read on > read on >
Giving a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines to adults with weakened immune systems — the immunocompromised — will be up for discussion during a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel meeting next week. At the meeting scheduled for July 22, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will focus on the 2% to… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — One balmy Wednesday evening, Kumar Seetharam devoured a slice of cheese pizza at his in-laws’ house, then headed to a tennis court to hit balls with his 15-year-old daughter, Faith. For Kumar, an avid tennis player, the exercise was a welcome break. The Florida resident was… read on > read on >
Public health officials and government workers are trying everything they can to promote COVID-19 vaccination — advertisements, news releases, cash lotteries, and even incentives like free beer, joints or doughnuts in some places. But nothing sways a vaccine-hesitant person more than a word with a family member, friend or their own doctor, a new Kaiser… read on > read on >
Pfizer Inc. has agreed to pay $345 million in a proposed settlement to resolve lawsuits over steep EpiPen price increases. EpiPens are auto-injectable devices that deliver the drug epinephrine for emergency treatment of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. In 2016, a number of class-action lawsuits were filed against Pfizer and its subsidiaries Meridian Medical… read on > read on >
Fermented foods may seem like just another health fad, but a small trial suggests they can help strike a healthier balance in the body’s gut bacteria. In a study of 36 people, researchers found that those randomly assigned to eat plenty of fermented foods, such as yogurt, kimchi and kombucha, showed an increase in their… read on > read on >
