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Former Surgeons General Cite Dementia as Top Public Health Crisis

The United States has a rapidly ageing population, and 14 million people are projected to live with dementia by 2050.

New Proposal Aims to Define Standard THC Units Across Cannabis Products, Administration Routes

The ever-increasing range of cannabis products on the market has been accompanied by varying levels of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and may confer increased risks for THC-related harm.

AHA/ASA Release Updated Guideline on Early Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have released an update to their 2018 guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke.

Is Burnout Among Healthcare Providers Associated With Poor Patient Care?

Although reports in the medical literature suggest that physician burnout is associated with poor-quality patient care, this association may be exaggerated.

White House Launches Website to Help Those Battling Substance Abuse

A new website to help Americans with substance abuse problems find treatment was activated Wednesday by the Trump administration.

Substantial Increase in Search for CBD Related Keywords Sparks Public Health Concern

Given public interest, CBD should be a public health priority to evaluate effects, safety, the authors say

Tranexamic Acid Within Three Hours Reduces Injury Related Deaths in TBI

Among patients with mild-to-moderate acute traumatic brain injury (TBI), the risk for head injury-related death is reduced in those receiving tranexamic acid within three hours compared with placebo.

Do Malpractice Claims Change Physician Practice Patterns?

A recent study reported that approximately 9 of 10 US physicians practice defensive medicine to avoid malpractice claims,

Patient Portal Use Has Positive Impact on Preventive Health Behaviors

The researchers found patient portal use has a positive impact on preventive health behaviors, but not on chronic health outcomes,

Updated Algorithm Improves Specificity of UTI Detection in Patients With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

With an improved specificity, an updated algorithm for the detection of UTIs in patients with relapsing MS addresses previous issues concerning the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics, whilst improving accuracy and maintaining safety.