Women who use cannabis during pregnancy, potentially to relieve stress and anxiety, may inadvertently predispose their children to stress susceptibility
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People with substance use disorders may be at higher risk for SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections
An analysis of electronic health records of nearly 580,000 fully vaccinated people in the United States found that the risk
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EMS ketamine use for agitated patients on cocaine increases intubation 5.75-fold
Patients with excited delirium who are combative, aggressive or agitated before being transported to the hospital or in an emergency
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FDA trims use of contentious Alzheimers drug amid backlash
A month after approving a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug, U.S. health regulators on Thursday signed off on new prescribing instructions
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FDA okays emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young teens
On Monday (May 10), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended emergency approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to
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Clinical preventive service use varies across the United States
Use of recommended clinical preventive services varies across the United States, with insurance status being the dominant factor associated with
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Tobacco use up during early COVID-19 lockdown
(HealthDay)—Existing smokers or users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) report increased use during the initial COVID-19 lockdown, according to
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Disparities in contraception use between women with and without diabetes persist
Uncontrolled diabetes increases maternal and fetal risks during pregnancy. As a result, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that family
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Diabetes patients use of mobile health app found to improve health outcomes, lower medical costs
Emerging smart mobile health (or mHealth) technologies are changing the way patients track information related to diagnosed conditions. A new
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Telemedicine use increased considerably during COVID-19
Telemedicine use increased considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic, with lower use in communities with higher rates of poverty, according to
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