Monday, October 1, 2018

Just Witnessing School Violence Can Leave Psychic Scars

Just Witnessing School Violence Can Leave Psychic Scars: For middle school students, witnessing school violence can be as bad as being bullied, new research suggests.

Experts call for more research on pregnant and lactating women - STAT

Experts call for more research on pregnant and lactating women - STAT: There's very little research on whether medications are safe and effective in pregnant and lactating women, but an expert panel has ideas to change that.

Eat, Toke Or Vape: Teens Not Too Picky When It Comes To Pot’s Potpourri | Kaiser Health News

Eat, Toke Or Vape: Teens Not Too Picky When It Comes To Pot’s Potpourri | Kaiser Health News: State legalization efforts, as well as the introduction of edible or vaporized cannabis- infused products, may be contributing to experimentation by teens.

GOP lawmaker touts move to lift limits on telehealth for opioid treatment | TheHill

GOP lawmaker touts move to lift limits on telehealth for opioid treatment | TheHill: The measure is included in an opioids bill to be passed this week.

Deadly Flu Season Spurs New Push for Vaccinations

Deadly Flu Season Spurs New Push for Vaccinations: In addition to the deaths, the flu put about 900,000 people in the hospital. Flu cases started ramping up in November 2017 and ran high through the following March, according to the CDC.

Georgia doctors fault Blue Cross emergency room policy

Georgia doctors fault Blue Cross emergency room policy: In Georgia, the state House of Representatives formed a committee to study the issue of surprise billing in emergency rooms.