(Newswise)–Patients receiving buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) are more likely to use medications for chronic, unrelated conditions, suggests a study in the September issue of Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. Increased adherence to treatments for accompanying (comorbid) conditions is especially important due to the […]

ESCONDIDO–Palomar Medical Center Escondido has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2019, the third year in a row, for its commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. Palomar Medical Center Escondido is one of only 225 hospitals […]

(Newswise)–Think you have the facts on your child’s eye care? When is the right time to have their eyes checked? Is too much screen time damaging their eyes? Do they need to wear sunglasses? There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about children’s eye health.  Don’t turn to Dr. Google for answers, […]

(Newswise)–A recent analysis of trends in weight loss surgery among patients with kidney failure and obesity reveals that sleeve gastrectomy is safe, and its use has increased in recent years.  The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN, suggest that kidney failure should not be considered a contraindication for weight loss surgery. As […]

(Newswise)–Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, but a new study suggests that not all types of sitting are equally unhealthy.  The study, led by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, found that leisure-time sitting (while watching TV)—but not sitting […]

(Newswise)–Many factors influence alcohol consumption during adulthood. Individuals who experience early adversity (EA) in their lives tend to be more vulnerable to stress-related drinking or other stress-related addiction. This vulnerability can be exacerbated by an existing genetic predisposition. “I think genetic and environmental factors both play significantly in alcohol use disorders (AUDs),” said Dongju Seo, […]

(Newswise)–Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for it in helping to break the cycle of addiction, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published May 21 in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study also […]

(Newswise)–Men treated with medications for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) experienced a two-year delay in diagnosis of their prostate cancer and were twice as likely to have advanced disease upon diagnosis, report University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers. Men who took drugs that inhibit the enzyme 5α-reductase, known as 5-ARIs, were […]

(Newswise)–With a growing number of states legalizing recreational or medical marijuana, more women are using the drug during pregnancy, in part due to its reported ability to relieve morning sickness. A new study, conducted in rats, sheds light on how cannabis exposure affects the brain of a developing fetus.  Previous research has shown children born […]