Opioid Use May Increase Heart Rhythm–Disorder Risk
Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.
Brain Changes Signal Nascent Alzheimer’s
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland have identified alterations occurring in the human brain that signal the early stages of this common neurogenerative disease.
Sleep Duration in Employed Adults
Although research has shown that adults should sleep at least 7 hours per night, the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System reported that approximately 35% of adults got insufficient sleep.
Trends in Aspirin Use for Secondary Prevention of ASCVD
According to the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2013, nearly 71% of adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease use aspirin regularly.
A New Approach to Managing Gastroparesis
Although there is no cure for gastroparesis, changes to the diet, along with a variety of recent and longstanding medications, can offer some relief of symptoms.
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