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How Long Do You Monitor Neonates for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)?

How Long Do You Monitor Neonates for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)?

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs in the first few days of life and is a complex withdrawal syndrome. The newborn is abruptly cut-off from their exposure to licit or illicit drugs that the mother is chronically consuming and which were being transmitted through the placenta to the fetus. “NAS is a highly variable and severe condition; it may be associated with central and
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FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA urges caution about withholding opioid addiction medications from patients taking benzodiazepines or CNS depressants: careful medication management can reduce risks

Based on our additional review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising that the opioid addiction medications buprenorphine and methadone should not be withheld from patients taking benzodiazepines or other drugs that depress the central nervous system (CNS). The combined use of these drugs increases the risk of serious side effects; however, the harm caused by untreated opioid add
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Four Dead as Capitol Building is Overrun

By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

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Teen Vaping Doubles Risk for Subsequent Tobacco Use

THURSDAY, Jan. 7, 2021 — Adolescent boys who use electronic cigarettes have an increased risk for subsequently initiating traditional tobacco products, according to a study published online Dec. 8 in Addictive Behaviors.
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Yale Nursing School Ph.D. student prepares to tackle stigmatization

Uzoji Nwanaji-Enwerem discusses her nursing journey, why she chose Yale, and how she hopes to affect positive change in health, sleep, and addiction. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
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