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Deaths tied to excessive alcohol consumption rising in U.S., especially among women

NBC News (7/28, Carroll) reported, “Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption are rapidly rising in the United States, especially among women, a…study finds.” Although “drinking is still killing more men than women, the rate of alcohol-related deaths is rising faster among women, according to the report published…in JAMA Network Open.”

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— “More women in the U.S. are drinking themselves to death, research finds,”Linda Carroll, NBC News, July 28, 2023

Based On Mounting Evidence Of Negative Health Impact, Physicians Increasingly Discouraging E-Cigarette Use

According to ABC News (7/30, Oje), physicians “are increasingly discouraging people from using e-cigarettes given the mounting evidence about the significant negative health impact of vaping – even as a smoking cessation tool.” For example, “for current smokers, ‘there are other very powerful, safe and FDA approved interventions,’” said Petros Levounis, MD, MA, President of the American Psychiatric Association.

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— “Doctors increasingly discourage vaping amid mounting health concerns,”Dr. Adesola Oje, ABC News, July 30, 2023

Remotely Administered Urine Drug Screening Feasible In Patients With OUD Receiving Buprenorphine In Remote Care Settings, Study Indicates

MedPage Today (7/28, DePeau-Wilson) reported, “Remotely administered urine drug screening was found to be feasible in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who were receiving buprenorphine in remote care settings,” investigators concluded.

Psychiatric News (7/28) reported, “Urine drug screening of people in treatment for” OUD “is feasible and reliable via telehealth,” investigators concluded in the findings of a 3,395-adult study published online July 28 in JAMA Health Forum.

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FDA Approves Nonprescription Nasal Spray For Emergency Treatment Of Opioid Overdose

Healio (7/28, Volansky) reported that the FDA approved “an over-the-counter, nonprescription RiVive (naloxone hydrochloride) nasal spray for emergency treatment of opioid overdose.” This marks “the second nonprescription naloxone product approved by the FDA.”

Reuters (7/28) reported that the manufacturer Harm Reduction “said it anticipates that RiVive will be available early next year, primarily to harm-reduction organizations and state governments.” The not-for-profit drugmaker also “said it would make at least 200,000 doses available for free.”

The Hill (7/28, Weixel) and Pharmacy Times (7/28) also reported.

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— “FDA approves nonprescription nasal spray for opioid overdose,”Rob Volansky, Healio, July 28, 2023

Poor Mental, Social Health Linked To Worse Asthma Outcomes In Children, Study Finds

Healio (7/27, Gawel) reports, “Children with poor measures of mental and social health also experienced poor respiratory outcomes following intensive care use for asthma, according to a study.” The findings were published online in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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— “Poor mental, social health associated with worse asthma outcomes in children,”Richard Gawel, Healio, July 27, 2023

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