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May 6th 2024
Data from the ORCA-V trial suggests cytisinicline, a plant-based medication, aids adults in quitting e-cigarettes.
Researchers Test Mobile App's Ability to Ensure Adherence
A recent pilot study examined the feasibility of using mobile devices to collect health-related data among people living with human immunodeficiency virus and found patients were willing to report antiretroviral therapy adherence and substance abuse.
Doctors' Body Cavity Search Ends in $1.5 Million Settlement
Doctors who did body cavity searches of a drug suspect without a warrant were named in two out-of-court settlements totaling $1.5 million. The ACLU says the practice is common and doctors should feel free to refuse despite pressure from law enforcement.
Don't Blame Surgery for Most Opioid Abuse
Though it may seem logical that people who are prescribed opioids to treat pain after surgery are at risk of becoming chronic users, a study of privately insured patients showed that the risk is slight. Over 99 percent of patients in the retrospective analysis recovered without turning to regular opioid use.