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Rapid Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Initiation

02/27/2023

As the number of new hepatitis C virus infections continues to rise in the United States, rapid diagnosis and treatment of high-risk patients is more important than ever. In this Q&A, Benjamin Eckhardt, MD,...

02/27/2023

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Fentanyl, Stimulant Overdose Deaths Increase 50-Fold in More Than a Decade

12/12/2023

Researchers sought to establish the overdose death rate during the transition of the fourth wave of the illicit drug use crisis in the United States.

12/12/2023

Research Summary

Prevalence of Hepatitis C Among Pregnant Women Increased 16-Fold From 1998-2018

10/18/2023

Jessica Ganga

Researchers sought to find an association and prevalence of hepatitis C infection during pregnancy using data from 1998 to 2018.

10/18/2023

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CDC: Tianeptine Could Be An Emerging Public Health Risk

08/03/2018

Following study results showing that tianeptine is an opioid receptor agonist, as well as several case reports of severe adverse effects with use of the agent, the CDC sought to characterize tianeptine...

08/03/2018

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Users of Generic Blood Pressure Drugs May Experience More Adverse Events

10/04/2017

Few studies have evaluated outcomes following generic drug commercialization at the population level. Using a cohort of over 135,000 individuals, researchers examined the impact of 3 antihypertension drugs...

10/04/2017

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Energy Drink Consumption May Lead to Drug Use Later

08/10/2017

In a recent study, researchers assessed the relationship between energy drink consumption and later substance use among adolescents and young adults.

08/10/2017

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