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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results
New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken when an arm is resting on a hard surface are slightly lower than when the arm is resting in a person's lap or hanging by their side.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Around 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Suspect They Have ADHD. What Are the Signs?
A new survey reports that 25% of adults in the United States believe they have ADHD, but half of them don’t tell their doctor about their suspicions. People with undiagnosed ADHD may not be receiving the treatment they need to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
Why Naltrexone Is Considered the ‘Ozempic for Alcohol’ Use Disorder
Naltrexone (referred to as the "Ozempic of alcohol") is a drug that can help reduce alcohol and opioid cravings for people living with substance misuse disorder. Here's what to know about the potential benefits and risks of the medication.
Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50
How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse
A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. These medications interact with a part of the brain that can help suppress appetite, which may also help curb addictive behaviors.