Mailed At-Home Disposal Kits Up Opioid Disposal Rates
Mailed at-home disposal kits increase self-reported opioid disposal rates after common surgical procedures.
General Ophthalmology
General Ophthalmology
Vision Impairment Can Reduce Employment Opportunities
A study of Singapore’s population shows higher rates of vision impairment are related to unemployment.
Ocular Health in Patients With Rosacea and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Ocular symptoms in patients with rosacea–inflammation, dry eye, and surface dysfunction—are quantified.
Decrease in Youth Smoking Menthol Cigarettes After Cigarette Ban
The proportion of young smokers who smoke menthol cigarettes decreased after implementation of a menthol cigarette ban in England in May 2020.
Opioid Mortality Rates Up for American Indian/Alaska Natives
From 1999 to 2019, opioid only and opioid/polysubstance-related mortality rates increased among the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population.
1.3 Million Smokers May Quit if US Bans Menthol Cigarettes
If the United States were to institute a ban on menthol cigarettes, 1.3 million smokers are estimated to quit.
This Caught My Eye: Links and Recommendations from Edmund Tsui, MD
Edmund Tsui, MD, social media editor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s journal Ophthalmology, guides readers through what’s trend-worthy in eye care.
FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
The US Food and Drug Administration released proposed rules — first announced a year ago — to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Chronic Pain Disparities Prevalent Among Multiracial US Adults
The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of chronic pain disparities among the major racial and ethnic groups in the US.
Sharp Spike Seen in Air Pollution Levels in Recent Years
After 23 years of decreases in overall air pollution levels, a new report shows that the United States recorded the highest ever number of “very unhealthy” and “hazardous” air quality days between 2018 and 2020.
Opioid-Related Deaths on the Rise in Ontario, Canada
Opioid-related mortality in Ontario, Canada, increased between 2003 and 2020, with the highest rates now seen among younger individuals.
Acetaminophen Label Changes Not Linked to Accidental OD Admission
Modifications to labelling standards for acetaminophen, implemented in October 2009 and September 2016, were not associated with trends in hospital admission for accidental acetaminophen overdose.
Many Doctors Unaware of Benefits of E-Cigarettes for Quitting Smoking
Many physicians incorrectly believe all tobacco products are equally harmful.
New Law Allows FDA to Police E-Cigarettes Made With Synthetic Nicotine
A new law will ensure that vaping companies making electronic cigarettes using synthetic nicotine, in fruit flavors that appeal to teenagers, can be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
US Life Expectancy Dropped Between 2019 and 2020
US life expectancy decreased between 2019 and 2020, on a larger scale than seen in 21 other high-income countries.
Seizures of Drugs Containing Illicit Fentanyl Increasing in US
From January 2018 through December 2021, there was an increase in the number of fentanyl-containing powder seizures and in the number of pill seizures.
Less Than Half of US Based Clinical Trials Report Race/Ethnicity
Less than half of US based trials report on race/ethnicity, and the median combined enrollment of minority race/ethnicity groups is below census estimates.
Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Low
Only one in four people who could benefit from medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receives treatment.
Europe’s Uneven Tissue Policies Impact Cornea Transplant Programs
In 2020, cornea donation was affected less by pandemic severity than by strict tissue selection criteria in most of Europe.
FDA Authorizes More E-Cigarette Products
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized several tobacco-flavored vaping products made by the company Logic, and added that it would soon announce whether other big-name brands can continue to sell their products in this country.
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