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July 31st 2024
A new study found using e-cigarettes with partial nicotine reduction was linked to greater puffing time, puff duration, and total inhaled volume than 5% nicotine concentration.
Response to Alcohol Indicative of Future Outcomes in Those with Prior AUDs
Recent reports have suggested a higher-than-expected rate of problematic drinking among the elderly, prompting an examination of a number of factors that could be utilized as future predictors of alcohol-related outcomes.
Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Practices Linked to Opioid Overdose Risk
Researchers identified 6 types of potentially inappropriate prescriptions, all of which were associated with higher hazards for all-cause mortality, 4 with non-fatal overdose, and 5 with fatal overdose.