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Medical cannabis programs see four-fold enrollment increase between 2016 and 2020
Researchers say the trend has been driven by new medical cannabis laws, expanded qualifying conditions and increased enrollment nationally.
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When reality fails: What to know about psychosis
Delusions, hearing voices, hallucinations, and other symptoms of psychosis can be treated and the earlier treatment begins, the better
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Could time limits on opioid prescriptions reduce misuse?
Hundreds of thousands of surgical and dental opioid prescriptions are filled a month or more after writing, but one state’s law helped reduce this “delayed dispensing”.
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Study finds nanomedicine targeting lymph nodes key to triple negative breast cancer treatment
In mice, nanomedicine can remodel the immune microenvironment in lymph node and tumor tissue for long-term remission and lung tumor elimination in this form of metastasized breast cancer.
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Just over half of Michigan pharmacies offer overdose-fighting naloxone without prescription
Some pharmacies participated in the standing order but did not have any naloxone available on the shelf.
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Repurposing generic drugs can reduce time and cost to develop new treatments
But low profitability remains a barrier.
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How to help kids swallow pills in 7 easy steps
A child’s health may depend on taking certain medications, and pill swallowing can be difficult even if you’re an adult. A pediatric expert walks through 7 how-to tips to help teach children to take pills.
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In studies and in real life, placebos have a powerful healing effect on the body and mind
Sometimes called “sugar pills”, the concept has been around since the 1800s.
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Hospital-affiliated doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics through telehealth than third-party physicians
Increased antibiotic use can lead to more resistance and fewer effective antimicrobial treatments for patients.
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Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the “trap” of clot-causing immune response
Study findings bring researchers closer to the “holy grail” for neutralizing and preventing harmful blood clots that can occur in potentially several diseases.
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Many older Americans plan to take long trips soon, but may alter plans if COVID spikes at their destination
Many seniors plan to travel for the holidays and take long vacations in 2022 but need to keep COVID, telehealth rules and other health needs in mind.
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AI helps predict treatment outcomes for patients with diseased dental implants
The algorithm FARDEEP offers a personalized approach to identify patients who better respond to regenerative therapies.
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When blood pressure needs more control, what’s better: An additional drug or more of the same?
For adults over 65 who need more blood pressure control, increasing the dose of an existing medication may be a better choice for many than adding a new drug.
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Addressing blood pressure in a new way
In collaboration with the CDC, Michigan Medicine has piloted a clinical pharmacist program that is proving to be highly effective in helping patients manage hypertension.
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Treatment Barrier Falls, but More Remain, for People with Opioid Issues
Medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder including addiction has required special prescriber training and certification. Biden administration policy changes that.