Opioid Crisis: Are Safe Consumption Spaces Key To Reducing Overdoses?

Amidst the national opioid crisis, overdoses are on the rise, crossing every socioeconomic boundary. Great debate continues as to whether or not safe consumption spaces (SCS) encourage use or provide a necessary safety net to reduce overdoses.

Johns Hopkins: Safe Consumption Spaces for Illegal Drug Use

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Certifying ACLS and PALS Online

Health care providers are aware of ACLS and PALS certifications. When needing a provider card, most people need a quick solution that will not interfere with the strenuous work schedules. The best way to accomplish this is through online ACLS PALS certification. Not only can you certify from anywhere in the world through an online program, but it is easier to work around a hectic life. Online ACLS and PALS courses are private and self-paced, and this allows the student to study and complete the course on their time. Many may already be familiar with the ACLS and PALS algorithms and are capable of completing the work quickly. Others may prefer to move at a slower pace and review areas of the online training analytically. In both cases self-paced online courses afford the luxury of a personalized learning experience. Individual healthcare providers are able to tailor the class to their own private needs. Below are some of the many other advantages to signing up for o...

The Male Birth Control Pill

By Alexa Lardieri , Staff Writer, US News A CONTRACEPTIVE PILL for men is a step closer to approval after early trials of a once-daily pill showed it to be safe and effective, according to researchers. The new pill, known as DMAU for its chemical name, dimethandrolone undecanoate, is similar to the female birth control pill. It contains a combination of hormones – an androgen, like testosterone, and progestin – said the study's senior investigator, Dr. Stephanie Page, a professor of medicine at the University of Washington. Taken daily, it could bring sperm count low enough so a man cannot get his partner pregnant. "DMAU is a major step forward in the development of a once-daily 'male pill,'" Page said at the Endocrine Society's annual conference. "Many men say they would prefer a daily pill as a reversible contraceptive, rather than long-acting injections or topical gels, which are also in development." Developmen...

Study Reveals new Danger from E-Cigarette Flavorings

Electronic cigarettes, commonly known as e-cigs or vapes are a new and developing technology, yet little is known about the medical risk they pose to users. A new study offers insight into the effects of e-cigs. The flavoring used in nicotine juices may pose a risk to blood vessels and the cells within the heart. Although e-cigarettes were originally marketed as a cleaner alternative to smoking or a tool to help smokers quit, “ They have also gained popularity among young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there was an increase in middle and high school students using e-cigarettes from 2011 to 2016.” Ultimately, the study concluded that, “Our work and prior research have provided evidence that flavorings induce toxicity in the lung and cardiovascular systems. Flavorings are also a driver of youth tobacco use and sustained tobacco use among smokers." Due to the cardiovascular damage that e-cigs cause, it is recommended that medical ...

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