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February 19, 2016 Use of e-cigarettes by Utah youths quintupled in the last 5 years, according to a new report. Now, lawmakers want to restrict the industry to drive down usage rates. After hearing the report, some lawmakers lamented the fact that Utah has... by admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Archive
February 19, 2016 Between 1996 and 2013, the overdose death rate from benzodiazepines in the United States increased from 0.58 to 3.07, new research shows. The rate appeared to stabilize after 2010, however. The study sought to describe trends in benzodiazepine... by admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Archive
February 19, 2016 Mid-year budget cuts in Massachusetts have cost Alosa Foundation $500,000 in funding meant to stem inappropriate opioid prescribing. The Boston nonprofit uses academic detailing programs to disseminate comprehensive, evidence-based clinical data and... by admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Archive
February 19, 2016 Between 1996 and 2013, the overdose death rate from benzodiazepines in the United States increased from 0.58 to 3.07, new research shows. The rate appeared to stabilize after 2010, however. The study sought to describe trends in benzodiazepine... by admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Archive
February 19, 2016 Leah Christl, PhD, the Associate Director for Therapeutic Biologics at FDA, notes the agency has developed a free, continuing education course for health care professionals. The course, “FDA Overview of Biosimilar Products” is designed to... by admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Archive
February 19, 2016 While adults are recommended to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night, new research shows that many people get less than that amount. CDC researchers looked at data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to assess the prevalence...