COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Hospitalizations and Death Among Patients With Cirrhosis
Investigators assessed outcomes in patients with cirrhosis following receipt of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Alcohol-Use Disorder
2012 to 2018 Saw Increase in Opioid-Linked Cardiac Arrest
The incidence of opioid-associated cardiac arrest increased significantly from 2012 to 2018, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2021: The Digital Experience.
Chronic Pancreatitis Pain Management Via Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Investigators conducted a pilot feasibility study on the effects of an internet-based CBT program on symptoms of pain in patients with chronic pancreatitis.
Hospitalization Trends in Comorbid Chronic Liver Diseases, Substance Use Disorders
Investigators aimed to describe trends in hospitalization among patients with comorbid chronic liver diseases and substance use disorders.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorder
A team of researchers plans to test the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive behavioral therapy for veterans with insomnia and alcohol use disorder.
COVID-19’s Continuing Toll: Increasing Alcohol Use and Liver Disease Disproportionately Affect Women
To discuss the potential factors driving the increasing alcohol use among women as well as potential solutions, we interviewed David Streem, MD, and Leena P. Mittal, MD, FACLP.
Increased Frequency of Comorbid Conditions in Adults With ADHD
The researchers investigated the phenotypic and etiological associations between ADHD and a wide range of physical health conditions across adulthood.
Study Looks at Cancer Cases Attributable to Alcohol Use
An estimated 741,300 or 4.1 percent of all new cancer cases in 2020 were attributable to alcohol consumption.
Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic: Supply Side Approach to Reducing Use of Substances Among Adolescents Likely Ineffective
How has adolescent substance use and the availability of substances changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Researchers examine the issue.
Scoping Review of Substance Use Among Sexual and Gender Minorities Finds Most Studies Exclude Women, Transgender Individuals, Ethnic Minorities
With the number of studies reporting sexual orientation and gender identity disparities in mental health rising in the past 20 years, sexual and gender minority individuals have been found to be at a greater risk in accessing and maintaining good health than those identifying as heterosexual. Among the highest disparity are those related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
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