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- 5/22/2023
Opvee: New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets U.S. approval
Opvee is similar to naloxone, the life-saving drug that has been used for decades to quickly counter overdoses of heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkillers. - 5/22/2023
Nova Scotia ends public health orders for COVID-19, including mandatory vaccinations
Chief medical officer Dr. Robert Strang says in a news release the change reflects a recent declaration by the World Health Organization that COVID-19 no longer requires a global emergency-type response. - 5/22/2023
Could new sunscreens be developed from melanin itself?
A new study out of Quebec gives scientists a better understanding of the mechanism of melanin, which could lead to future sunscreen innovations. - 5/22/2023
8 tips for parents and teens on social media use from the U.S. surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for ‘immediate action’ by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media. - 5/22/2023
Doctors concerned more people using cannabis during pregnancy
A study found the rate of ER and hospital visits related to cannabis use during pregnancy increased to 20 per 100,000 pregnancies, up from 11 per 100,000 since legalization. - 5/22/2023
Health Canada warns of dangers of water beads
Most especially, the beads can pose a danger to young children. - 5/22/2023
Over 150 doctors on strike at NYC hospital that was once called pandemic epicenter
The doctors-in-training at the Queens hospital, who are employed by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, are the first doctors to go on strike in the city since 1990. - 5/22/2023
Death of 8-year-old girl in Border Patrol custody highlights challenges providing medical care
Border Patrol holding facilities are short-term, with people sleeping on floormats with foil blankets. Thick plastic curtains have replaced chain-link fences to prohibit free movement. - 5/22/2023
4th death, more vision loss cases linked to tainted eyedrops
The bacteria has infected 81 people, including four who died and 14 who lost vision. - 5/22/2023
Doctor on the baseball mound
Whenever I see a Blue Jay pitcher struggling to retire a difficult batter, I can sympathize. His opponent, like our worst patients, may do his best to keep alive, fouling off our best pitches or adding new symptoms and complaints.