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Released: 22-Nov-2024 4:20 PM EST
Alcohol Use Identified by UTHealth Houston Researchers as Most Common Predictor of Escalated Cannabis Vaping Among Youths in Texas
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Alcohol use was the most common predictor of escalating cannabis vaping among youth and young adults, independent of demographic factors, according to research by UTHealth Houston published this month in the journal Social Science & Medicine.

Released: 22-Nov-2024 5:15 AM EST
A Groundbreaking New Approach to Treating Chronic Abdominal Pain
University of Vienna

A research team at the University of Vienna, led by medicinal chemist Markus Muttenthaler, has developed a new class of oral peptide therapeutic leads for treating chronic abdominal pain. This groundbreaking innovation offers a safe, non-opioid-based solution for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which affect millions of people worldwide. The research results were recently published in the international edition of the renowned journal Angewandte Chemie.

Released: 21-Nov-2024 4:05 PM EST
Study Supports Potential of Genetic Testing to Create Personalized Pain Management Plans
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Researchers have discovered a link between certain genes and the number of opioid tablets that patients took after receiving surgery for torn ACLs. The insights support further evaluation of personalized pain management plans, which could help reduce unnecessary opioid subscribing.

Released: 21-Nov-2024 4:20 AM EST
12-Month Prospective Study Finds Improved Outcomes for Patients Receiving Fast-Acting Subperception Therapy (FAST)
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Chronic pain patients using spinal cord stimulators experienced pain relief, improvement in disability and sleep, and reduction in opioid use with fast-acting subperception therapy (FAST). The positive findings continued over a 12-month period.

Released: 20-Nov-2024 4:15 PM EST
Breaking Research Could Help to Advance Care for Overdose Patients Who鈥檝e Taken Xylazine
Association for Diagnostic and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM (formerly AACC))

A novel study published today in ADLM鈥檚 journal, Clinical Chemistry, has found that it takes the human body much longer than previously thought to clear xylazine 鈥 one of the most popular emerging drugs of abuse in the U.S. This much-needed insight into how the body processes xylazine could improve treatment of overdose patients who鈥檝e taken it.

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Released: 19-Nov-2024 2:30 PM EST
Impaired Caregivers, Bed Sharing Raise Risk of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death in Infants Born with Prenatal Drug Exposure
Nemours Children鈥檚 Health

Study by Nemours Children's Health researcher finds 1 in 4 deaths of prenatally exposed infants involved caregivers who were both impaired and bed sharing at infant's time of death, suggests tailored messages to these caregivers are critical

Released: 14-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
Expert Available: Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in U.S.
George Washington University

New data shows overdose deaths continue to decline in the U.S. ...

麻豆传媒: Forensic Science Research Responds to DEA Need for Faster, Better Identification of Drugs Like Fentanyl
Released: 14-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Forensic Science Research Responds to DEA Need for Faster, Better Identification of Drugs Like Fentanyl
West Virginia University

Relief is coming for crime scene investigators and toxicologists who have struggled to accurately and swiftly identify drugs that have been seized by law enforcement and may be relied on as evidence at trial, thanks to a research partnership between West Virginia University and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Released: 13-Nov-2024 5:00 PM EST
Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds
University of Maryland School of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine Researchers Identify Neurobiological Changes Leading to Increase Release of the Brain Chemical Dopamine and Its Target Neurons Linked to Addiction-Like Behavior With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:45 PM EST
The Solution to Death From a Fentanyl Overdose Could Lie in Its Chemical Structure
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Scientists have identified a molecule that appears to restore normal breathing in mice following a large dose of fentanyl.

Released: 6-Nov-2024 11:05 AM EST
Healing, Spiritual Purposes Drive Many Veterans鈥 Use of Psychedelics
Ohio State University

Most U.S. military veterans who have used psychedelics reported in a recent study that they pursued the substances for healing or spiritual exploration, and over 80% said they benefited from the experience 鈥 even those who had challenging outcomes.

   
Released: 4-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute: Leading the Way in PM&R Innovation at AAPMR 2024
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, a nationally recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (AAPMR) 2024 Annual Assembly, taking place November 6-10 in San Diego, CA.

Released: 1-Nov-2024 1:00 PM EDT
Researchers Develop High-Tech Methods to Stem the Flow of Fentanyl
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Scientists are developing ways to detect and identify not only new, previously unseen forms of fentanyl but also newer and more dangerous synthetic opioids known as nitazenes.

麻豆传媒: Rutgers Health Officials Celebrate $47.5 Million Grant to Improve Health Care in New Jersey
Released: 30-Oct-2024 3:40 PM EDT
Rutgers Health Officials Celebrate $47.5 Million Grant to Improve Health Care in New Jersey
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy joined Rutgers and community leaders on Oct. 30 at the Child Health Institute in New Brunswick to celebrate a $47.5 million federal grant for the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science that will improve health and well-being for New Jersey residents over the next seven years.

Released: 29-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Cannabis Use in Adolescence: Visible Effects on Brain Structure
Universite de Montreal

A collaborative study sheds light on how cannabis use affects brain development in young people, the main one being atrophy of certain regions of the cerebral cortex.

麻豆传媒: Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)
Released: 28-Oct-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)
Florida Atlantic University

Among 88,183 U.S. high school students, marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to 4.9%. In 2021, use was highest among 12th graders (22.4%) and 11th graders (18.7%). Notably, girls (17.8%) surpassed boys (13.6%) in reported use in 2021, reversing past trends. While Asian, Hispanic, and white adolescents saw declines, Black adolescents had a higher usage rate of 20.5% in 2021, indicating ongoing racial disparities.

Released: 24-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
Study Details Misuse of Scientific Publications by Opioid Industry
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that makers and marketers of prescription opioid painkillers misused scientific evidence to advance five common and inaccurate claims about the safety and effectiveness of prescription opioids鈥攊ncluding that they were not addictive.



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