Weekly buprenorphine injections improve opioid abstinence during pregnancy

In a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a research team found that administering weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy led to higher rates of abstinence from illicit opioids than buprenorphine given daily under the tongue (sublingual), one of the standard methods of treatment. … Read more

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home in Bangalore in southern India. The girl was always up to something, so her parents figured extra bumps and bruises were just symptoms of an active childhood. Maybe, they thought, it was ill-fitting shoes. Relatives described the … Read more

The winter dare that leaves kids’ tongues stuck to metal

A review of more than 850 historical newspaper reports reveals that the childhood dare of licking frozen metal can sometimes lead to serious injury, offering rare insights into who is at risk and how these incidents should be managed.  Study: Demography and outcomes of frozen tongue: a scoping review of Scandinavian tundra tongue cases. Image … Read more

Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.  The study, led by the University of Exeter, found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.  The researchers … Read more

The Shkreli Awards: Highlighting Dysfunction and Profiteering in Health Care

The Shkreli Awards, ‍an annual event hosted by the Lown Institute,‍ have become⁢ a biting⁢ critique of the⁣ American⁢ healthcare system. Named after the ⁣infamous “pharma bro” Martin shkreli, these awards spotlight the most egregious examples of profiteering and dysfunction in⁤ healthcare.This⁢ year’s ceremony, the ⁤eighth edition, continued to shine a light on the systemic … Read more