Drop in Firearm Deaths Linked to More Restrictive Gun Policies
Implementation of more restrictive gun policies may result in a small decrease in firearm-related deaths.
Practice Management
Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads
The US government does not have the legal authority to force drug companies to disclose prices in their TV ads, a federal appeals court says.
High Potency Cannabis Linked to Anxiety Disorder, More Serious Cannabis Use
Policy changes have occurred alongside the proliferation of high potency cannabis, which may lead to more memory issues or psychotic effects.
Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Healthcare Professionals
Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for suicide have been identified among health care professionals.
NICHD Study to Examine Drugs Used to Treat Pediatric COVID-19 Patients
Unlike a clinical trial with a control group, the study will focus on collecting data in order to identify appropriate and safe doses; it will not be evaluating the best treatment for COVID-19.
Volunteering Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality in Seniors
For adults older than 50 years, volunteering is associated with a reduced risk for mortality and physical functioning limitations.
Apologies, Properly Made, Go Far in Maintaining Physician-Patient Relationship
From an ethical perspective, disclosing adverse events to patients is predicated on the idea that physicians have obligations to tell the truth, but physicians may worry that apologizing will incur greater responsibility for liability.
VA May Not Have Enough PPE for Second COVID-19 Wave
The US Department of Veterans Affairs says it may not have enough personal protective equipment for medical staff if there is a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Merck Collaborating on Novel COVID-19 Vaccine, Oral Antiviral
The vaccine candidate is currently in preclinical development with clinical studies expected to begin later this year.
Diet, Activity Guideline Updated by American Cancer Society
The diet and physical activity guideline for the prevention of cancer has been updated by the American Cancer Society.
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