Opioid Agonist Therapy Underused, Data Suggest

Few patients with opioid toxicity receive opioid agonist therapy (OAT), data suggest.  In a retrospective study that examined about 21,000 hospital visits related to opioid use disorder (OUD) in Ontario, Canada, 4.1% resulted in community-based initiation of OAT within 7 days of discharge. Tina Hu, MD “From what I have seen as a physician, I

Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday

Sales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that this period is associated with increased risks of unprotected sex compared with other holidays, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. Other holidays such as Valentine’s Day

Sleep Loss May Reduce Positivity, Increase Your Risk Of Anxiety

Lack of proper sleep not only makes you feel tired and groggy but can also have far-reaching effects on your mental health. A new study suggests that sleep loss reduces positivity and increases the risk for anxiety symptoms. In the study, published by the American Psychological Association, researchers looked into data from 154 studies across

Is it COVID, flu, or allergies? How to protect yourself and loved ones this season

Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Flu season is here once again. And many questions have formed over the last couple of years about how you can stay safe from both the influenza (flu) and COVID-19 viruses, as well as how to tell if your symptoms may be caused by seasonal allergies or a different virus

JUNE Medical’s Galaxy II® self-retaining surgical retractor receives MDR certification for its high quality and safety

JUNE Medical is proud to announce that its Galaxy II® self-retaining surgical retractor has received Medical Device Regulation (MDR – Regulation (EU) 2017/745) certification from BSI Group for its use in the European Union. This accreditation is testament to the value that this innovative self-retaining retractor brings to improving patient safety and the overall quality

Passing of Dr Jean-Philippe Collet

Jean-Philippe Collet, MD, head of medical cardiology at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 15, at the age of 59 years. The cardiology community, still in shock, mourns the loss. Dr Jean-Philippe Collet “Cardiology loses a genius, and patients lose a beloved doctor…He was a mentor to us all, showing exceptional

Is Classic Christmas Dinner Healthy? Researchers Say Some Side Dishes Offer Significant Health Benefits

Ready for a classic Christmas dinner featuring roast beef, ham, turkey with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts and veggies? Don’t let guilt ruin your festivities this time, as researchers say Christmas dinner can be healthy, particularly since some of the traditional side dishes hold significant health benefits. Researchers from Newcastle University

Matthew Perry died of ‘acute effects of ketamine’—what you need to know about the drug

One 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/Wikipedia Millions of people worldwide were left devastated by the death this year of 54-year-old Matthew Perry, the “Friends” star famous for bringing wise-cracking Chandler Bing to life. A global superstar, recently sober with an autobiography on the bestseller lists, it looked like his troubled past

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