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Ketamine Nasal Spray May Help Treat Refractory Chronic Migraines
Patients using the treatment reported reduced headache intensity and better quality of life.
Eliminating Out-of-Pocket Medication Fees Associated with Lower Total Health Care Costs
Free medicine distribution was linked with a lower median total health care spending of $1641 per year over a 3-year period.
Efficacy of Therapeutic Cannabis in Patients With Medically Diagnosed Conditions
A majority of patients say that taking cannabis helps them with chronic pain management and other conditions.
A National Drug Shortage Creates Care Challenges in Oncology
A short supply of cisplatin and carboplatin is forcing health care providers to find less effective alternative treatments.
Exploring the Link Between Low Socioeconomic Status and Risk of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease
Active tobacco use and BMI were inversely related to the risk of developing IPD.
Acute Cessation May Help Improve Lung Functioning in Regular E-Cigarette Users
Exhaled carbon monoxide in vape users significantly decreased between their first and third clinical visits.
Exploring Geographic Barriers to Care Access for Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Some patients with PAH need to travel long distances, which may impact their access to quality care providers.
Acetazolamide Treatment Could Help Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A higher dose of the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor does not seem to provide any additional improvements.
Medical Cannabis Associated With Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life
Balanced products showed greater improvements compared to either CBD-dominant or THC-dominant products.
Majority of Antidepressants Used for Treatment of Chronic Pain Lack Sufficient Efficacy, Safety Data
A new meta-analysis found duloxetine to be the only commonly prescribed medication that was effective.
FDA Clears Wearable Insulin Delivery Device Omnipod GO for Type-2 Diabetes
Insulet plans to commercialize the new product in the United States starting in 2024.