Pharmaceutical News and Articles

Screen Time May Not Be Tied to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Screen time for children may not be associated with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Dec. 8 in JAMA Network

Recent Years Saw Rise in Suicide Deaths Among Black Women

From 1999 to 2020, suicide deaths increased among Black women, particularly younger individuals, according to a data letter published online Dec. 1 in the Ameri

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Issues Complete Response Letter for Cosibelimab Solely Due to Inspection Findings at Third-Party Manufacturer

Cinnamon in Applesauce That Sickened Kids May Have Been Deliberately Tainted With Lead

Cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in kids may have been deliberately tainted with the toxic element, a source at the U

Rate of Severe Obesity in Kids Is Rising Again

Severe obesity appears to be on the rise among young U.S. children, based on data from a federal supplemental nutrition program. About 2 of children between 2 a

Patient Factors ID'd That Predict Low or No Postoperative Opioid Use

Younger age, being opioid-na ve, and a lower discharge pain score are associated with low or no postoperative opioid use, according to a study published online

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Seen in Use of Hospice

Racial and ethnic disparities are seen in use of hospice among Medicaid recipients, according to a study published online Dec. 8 in JAMA Health Forum.Julie Robi

Function and Structural Elements of Social Connection Tied to Premature Mortality

Both functional and structural components of social connection are independently associated with adverse health outcomes, including mortality, according to a st

Opioid Agonist Therapy Use in Hospital Increased to 5.6 Percent in 2020

Among hospital encounters for opioid toxicity, opioid agonist therapy (OAT) initiation increased from 2013 to 2020, reaching 5.6 percent, according to a study p

Obesity in Toddlers on the Rise

Although severe obesity prevalence in toddlers declined from 2010 to 2016, more recent increases have been observed, according to a study published online Dec.