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Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
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Newswise: College Students Appear Resistant to Using 988 Crisis Phone Line
Released: 20-Feb-2024 8:05 AM EST
College Students Appear Resistant to Using 988 Crisis Phone Line
American Counseling Association

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched across the U.S. nearly 2 years ago. But college students — who are particularly vulnerable to substance use problems and related mental health crises — appear disinclined to use it, according to new research.

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Released: 14-Feb-2024 11:05 PM EST
Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters
University of California, Riverside

Scientists have long thought of the fluid-filled sac around our lungs merely as a cushion from external damage.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel
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Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

Released: 6-Feb-2024 7:05 AM EST
Homelessness leads to more drug, alcohol poisoning deaths
University of Georgia

Reducing homelessness by 25% could save almost 2,000 lives lost to opioid overdoses, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Released: 4-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Rutgers Health Poison Control Expert Available to Discuss CDC Warning About Tianeptine
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center,at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, is available to discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s report warning that readily purchased tianeptine products (marketed as “Neptune’s Fix”) might contain synthetic cannabis.

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Released: 1-Feb-2024 5:00 PM EST
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: Nurses -- The Most Trusted Profession in an Age of Mistrust
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For 21 years, nurses have consistently been the most trusted profession, according to the yearly Gallup poll. (The new poll will be issued by the end of January). Dr Rushton, who specializes in burnout, will speak on trust, moral injury, and how nurses cope in this day and age.

Newswise: New Research Explores the Effects of Cannabidiol on General Health
Released: 30-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
New Research Explores the Effects of Cannabidiol on General Health
University of Northern Colorado

For 20 years, Laura Stewart, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Northern Colorado, has been exploring how exercise improves the immune system.

   
Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel
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The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

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Released: 30-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
The Fentanyl Epidemic: What You Need to Know to Save Lives
Cedars-Sinai

Like the rest of the country, Los Angeles County has experienced a dramatic upswing in overdoses from fentanyl, an opiate that is 100 times stronger than heroin.

Released: 29-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Asthma rates climb for high school students as cannabis use increases
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Asthma is more common among high school students who use cannabis, relative to those who do not and the prevalence of asthma increases with the frequency of its use among the students, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the City University of New York. The findings are published in the journal Pediatric Pulmonology.

Released: 29-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
High school students who report using alcohol, cannabis or nicotine at higher risk for suicidal thoughts and other mental health disorders
Massachusetts General Hospital

High school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have unusual experiences, and exhibit inattention or hyperactivity, according to recent survey-based study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Minnesota.

Released: 23-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
79% of Canadians support the therapeutic use of psilocybin for people at the end of life
Université Laval

Nearly 4 out of 5 Canadians believe that the use of psilocybin, the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is an acceptable medical approach to treat existential distress in patients suffering from a serious and incurable disease.

   
Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
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Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 19-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Stigma a barrier to women accessing drug and alcohol treatment
Staffordshire University

Women using drugs and alcohol can feel stigmatised and shamed when seeking support from professional services, a new study has found.

Released: 10-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
US heart disease deaths linked with substance use rose 4% per year between 1999-2019
American Heart Association (AHA)

Alcohol was a factor in 65% of the deaths from CVD, followed by opioids, cocaine and other illicit drugs, finds new study in Journal of the American Heart Association.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility
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Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility News Source on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Novel Genetic Priority Score Unveiled to Enhance Target Prioritization in Drug Development
2-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Novel Genetic Priority Score Unveiled to Enhance Target Prioritization in Drug Development
Mount Sinai Health System

Driven by the need for a better way to prioritize targets for drug development, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has led the development of a novel “genetic priority score” (GPS) that will integrate various types of human genetic data into a single easy-to-interpret score. The findings were described in the January 3 online issue of Nature Genetics [DOI: 10.1038/s41588-023-01609-2]. Studies have shown that drugs have an increased likelihood of success in clinical trials when the genes they target have been demonstrated to have genetic support. The new tool integrates multiple lines of genetic evidence to prioritize these drug targets.

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Released: 19-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
UM School of Medicine Review Highlights Rise in Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Increased Cannabis Use
University of Maryland School of Medicine

The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and its increased potency are associated with a rise in cannabis-related psychiatric conditions, according to a new University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) review article that was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It highlights the urgent need for doctors to screen for and treat patients who are experiencing symptoms of cannabis use disorder, which means they are experiencing significant problems from their use of the drug.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Psychedelic psilocybin-assisted therapy reduces depressive symptoms in adults with cancer and depression
Wiley

Results from a phase II clinical trial indicate that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in certain mushrooms of the genus Psiloybe, may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression.

Newswise: Cannabis Exposure Linked to 1.3 Times Higher Risk of Unhealthy Pregnancy Outcomes
7-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Cannabis Exposure Linked to 1.3 Times Higher Risk of Unhealthy Pregnancy Outcomes
University of Utah Health

In a study of more than 9,000 pregnant people from across the U.S., researchers at University of Utah Health found that cannabis exposure during pregnancy is associated with a composite measure of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes, especially low birth weight, and that higher exposure is associated with higher risks.

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Released: 11-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
UM School of Medicine Awarded Nearly $30 Million to Prevent Infections Associated with IV Drug Use
University of Maryland School of Medicine

National Institutes of Health Funding Will Be Used to Prevent Rehospitalizations and Lower Complications from Infections

   
Released: 9-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Mindfulness Could Help Women with Opioid Use Disorder Better Control Drug Urges
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers pilot study sheds light on how mindfulness could prevent relapse in opioid-dependent women

Newswise: UTSW-led studies are largest ever for stimulant use disorders
Released: 7-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
UTSW-led studies are largest ever for stimulant use disorders
UT Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center is leading three multicenter clinical trials funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) focused on potential treatments for methamphetamine or cocaine addiction.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Substance abuse treatment helps reduce reported methamphetamine use among men who have sex with men
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A nearly decade-long study by UCLA researchers found that substance abuse treatment of any kind may help to reduce methamphetamine usage among men who have sex with other men.

Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Workplace culture is very different these days. Find out how different by exploring the "In the Workplace" channel
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The latest articles on occupational medicine, workplace culture, and the labor market are in the "In the Workplace" channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 28-Nov-2023 7:00 AM EST
Mount Sinai Creates Research Center Focusing on Opioids, Emerging Substances, and Drug Overdose
Mount Sinai Health System

Center aims to transform treatment and care for patients in Emergency Departments across the United States

Released: 22-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
Digital payment platforms can easily be misused for drug dealing
University of California, Davis

Digital payment platforms such as Venmo work great for sharing a dinner bill with friends, buying gifts at a pop-up shop or making payments without cash or credit cards.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
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Released: 20-Nov-2023 7:05 PM EST
Genomic study links cannabis abuse to multiple health problems
Yale University

A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder and its links to psychiatric disorders, abuse of other substances such as tobacco, and possibly even an elevated risk of developing lung cancer.

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Released: 20-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Tiny traps can provide new knowledge about difficult-to-treat diseases
Chalmers University of Technology

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new method to capture many proteins in nano-sized traps. This method can be used to study the formation of protein clumps, which are linked to many diseases.

Newswise: First human clinical trial for pill-sized device that monitors breathing from the gut
Released: 18-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
First human clinical trial for pill-sized device that monitors breathing from the gut
Cell Press

Scientists have developed an ingestible device that can safely monitor vital signs like breathing and heart rate from inside humans. The tool, described November 17 in the journal Device, has the potential to provide accessible and convenient care for people at risk of opioid overdose.

Released: 17-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Environment and wallet benefit from redispensing cancer pills
Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen

Redispensing cancer drugs reduces both environmental impact and medical costs, according to research from Radboudumc pharmacy published in JAMA Oncology. The annual savings could amount to tens of millions.

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Released: 16-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
From tobacco to alcohol to opioids, Sanford Burnham Prebys researchers are pursuing novel leads and promising therapies to treat addiction
Sanford Burnham Prebys

Tens of millions of Americans are addicted to illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other substances including opioids, with both immediate and long-term harm to not just themselves, but also family, friends and society.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

Newswise: FDA approval for Zepbound: FSU researcher available for context on newly approved weight loss treatment
Released: 14-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
FDA approval for Zepbound: FSU researcher available for context on newly approved weight loss treatment
Florida State University

By: Bill Wellock | Published: November 14, 2023 | 2:43 pm | SHARE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the medication Zepbound for weight management treatment.Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in the Eli Lilly and Company’s trademarked Zepbound, was already approved to help improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Newswise: IU awarded $5 million grant to find ways to transform adolescent opioid use disorder care in Indiana
Released: 14-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
IU awarded $5 million grant to find ways to transform adolescent opioid use disorder care in Indiana
Indiana University

IU School of Medicine researchers are taking steps to improve the accessibility and quality of care for adolescents experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs), thanks to a new $5 million grant from the National Institute of Health's Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) Initiative.

Released: 14-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EST
States With Legalized Medical Marijuana See Decline in Nonmedical Opioid Use
Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University

Researchers found that when states implement medical cannabis laws, there is a 0.5 to 1.5 percentage point decrease in regular to frequent (up to or greater than once per week on average) nonmedical prescription opioid use among people who reported using opioids in the previous year.

Released: 11-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Almost half of people who use drugs in rural areas were recently incarcerated
Oregon Health & Science University

New research finds that almost half of people who use illicit drugs in rural areas have been recently incarcerated.

   
Released: 8-Nov-2023 1:30 PM EST
Conceptual model identifies factors to mitigate risk for opioid misuse during cancer care
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Among cancer patients, psychological distress and accessibility of opioids often lead to chemical coping, a middle ground between addiction and proper adherence to a medication regimen.

Newswise: Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms impacts the health care received by their babies
Released: 1-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms impacts the health care received by their babies
University of Missouri, Columbia

The rate of opioid use among pregnant women in the United States quadrupled between 1999 and 2014 and continues to rise — an alarming trend that researchers from the University of Missouri and University of Iowa say has exposed the stigma felt by opioid-dependent mothers and how their shame has negatively impacted the health care received by their infants.

Newswise: UK researchers awarded $2.6 million to study new drug combination driving overdose deaths
Released: 1-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UK researchers awarded $2.6 million to study new drug combination driving overdose deaths
University of Kentucky

Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt, Ph.D., and Terry Hinds, Jr., Ph.D., associate professors in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, have received a $2.65 million five-year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to support research to understand how xylazine and fentanyl change the brain’s signaling pathways.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 5:00 PM EDT
AANA Updates, Publishes Analgesia and Anesthesia Practice Considerations for The Substance Use Disorder Patient
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

To help ensure that patients with active substance use disorder, on medication-assisted treatment, or in abstinent recovery continue to receive high-quality, safe pain management and anesthesia care, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has published its updated analgesia and anesthesia practice considerations.

Newswise: Study Suggests Marijuana Use Damages Brain Immune Cells Vital to Adolescent Development
Released: 25-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Study Suggests Marijuana Use Damages Brain Immune Cells Vital to Adolescent Development
Johns Hopkins Medicine

In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana’s major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found changes to the structure of microglia, which are specialized brain immune cells, that may worsen a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia. The

Released: 25-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Amid Cocaine Addiction, the Brain Struggles to Evaluate Which Behaviors Will Be Rewarding
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers researchers find long-term users of cocaine may continue with unrewarding behavior because of changes in brain structure and chemistry responsible for generating an important teaching signal.



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