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E-cigarette usage has changed
More adults are trying them, but fewer are using them regularly.
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Suicide prevention gets ‘standard care’ recommendations
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention has released the first standard care recommendations for suicide prevention.
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Subcutaneous buprenorpine rivals sublingual for opioid use disorder
Randomized trial shows noninferiority of the long-acting option for OUD that might improve adherence.
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First, marijuana. Are magic mushrooms next?
“We don’t want individuals to lose their freedom over something that’s natural and has health benefits,” said the director of Denver for...
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Marketing perks increased opioid prescriptions
Pharma companies may be influencing opioid access via payments to clinicians.
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White House pushes transparency in drug price plan
American Patients First aims to bring the cost conversation into the exam room, as well as to cut out the middleman in the pharmaceutical economy...
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U.S. public largely ignores firearm access and suicide completion link
More than half of U.S. suicide deaths are caused by firearms, but overall, the public does not view enhanced firearm safety as a way to cut...
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VIDEO: Addressing the opioid epidemic: Psychiatrists are poised to lead
NEW YORK – An APA forum focused on new models aimed at helping psychiatrists take the lead in addressing the opioid crisis.
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MDedge Daily News: Do HPV vaccines really cut cancer risk?
And Zika's had a costly effect on blood donor screening.
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White House targets CHIP, CMMI for budget cuts
Rare tactic would require just a simple majority to pass Congress, if legislators choose to address it.
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Pursuing violators seen as way to achieving mental health parity
NEW YORK – Despite continual violations, the laws requiring third-party payers to provide parity access are clear – which justifies legal...