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Medscape
15-05-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Six Patterns Define Young Adult Substance Use in the US
Among six distinct patterns of substance use identified in young adults in the United States in 2019, nicotine vaping and cannabis smoking were the most common, new research showed. Additionally, stress, boredom, and loneliness were linked to specific substance use patterns. METHODOLOGY: To identify patterns of substance use at the day level and potential associations with mood, researchers analyzed data of nearly 600 young adults (mean age, 19.3 years; 66% women; 70% White) who reported alcohol use in the previous 30 days as 12th grade participants in the Monitoring the Future study (2018) and completed daily surveys for 14 days in a 2019 follow-up study. Individuals reported alcohol, cannabis, and/or nicotine/tobacco use across 3086 days (mean, 4 substance use days contributed). Stress, boredom, loneliness, and type of day (special occasion or difficult day) were included as covariates. TAKEAWAY: Six distinct patterns were identified: Nicotine vaping (34% of substance use days), cannabis smoking (24%), alcohol only (17%), cannabis vaping (12%), multiple tobacco combustibles (7%), and multimodal cannabis use (cannabis smoking plus cannabis vaping, 7%). In all, 52% of participants experienced more than one type of substance use day. Mean stress, boredom, and loneliness levels were higher on days of multimodal cannabis use than on most other days of substance use. Days of alcohol use showed lower levels of stress, boredom, and loneliness, with these days more likely than other substance use days to be a special occasion or weekend. Days characterized by multimodal cannabis use had higher probabilities of nicotine vaping and alcohol use, suggesting an increased risk for acute harms and increased risk for cannabis use disorder, the researchers noted. IN PRACTICE: 'Understanding these patterns is important for developing intervention strategies that are responsive to specific substance use on a given day,' the investigators wrote. 'Just-in-time or adaptive interventions that aim to be delivered during moments of stress, boredom, or loneliness, and help individuals to identify and develop alternative coping strategies in that moment may be particularly salient for reducing high-risk patterns of cannabis use,' they added. SOURCE: This study was led by Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, PhD, Center for the Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking and Health, School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was published online on April 29 in Addictive Behaviors . LIMITATIONS: This study relied on self-reported substance use data, which may be affected by social desirability bias or memory recall issues. Additionally, it focused on individuals with a mean age of 19 years and was conducted in 2019, potentially limiting the generalizability of the study to young adults of other ages or to different time periods. Low prevalence hindered the inclusion of substance use beyond alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine/tobacco. DISCLOSURES: This study was funded by research grants from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Cancer Institute. The investigators reported having no relevant conflicts of interest.
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Healthy mothers, children guarantee of healthy society: Janmohammad
KARACHI: President of Kharadar General Hospital and renowned industrialist Mohammad Bashir Janmohammad said that healthy mothers and healthy children are the guarantee and promise of a healthy society. He was addressing the 'Baby Show', an award ceremony for healthy children. He said that children can be protected from diseases by following the principles of hygiene. HOD of Pediatrics & Neonatology, Dr Rabia Haq said that infant mortality can be controlled by using breast milk, immunizations, and fresh and home-cooked food in infancy. As timely treatment services by contacting Pediatric specialists are, caution and protective measures are also extremely important. Head of Gynecology and Obstetrics Dr Musarrat Agha said that the lives of the mother and child can be saved by examining mothers during pregnancy, consuming balanced diets during pregnancy, getting preventive vaccinations and controlling other medical problems. The Guests of Honour of the event, Sadaf Ali Cassim, Shehnila Dawood Janmuhammad, Asiya Haji Ghani Usman, Dr Maham Khan, Shireen Rashid, Shakira Naeem, Farhat Rasheed, Ansab Jahangir, described the event as a health-promoting activity and an example worth emulating. They said that a healthy society can be achieved only by promoting health consciousness and awareness. Encouraging mothers will pave the way for better health of children. Meanwhile, cash prizes, gifts, and certificates were presented to children in various categories. Various shows and food stalls were also set up to entertain children. More than 500 children registered for the 'Baby Show', out of which 54 children were awarded prizes for their excellent development and hygiene practices. Prizes were also presented to special children in physiotherapy. Parents appreciated the 'Baby Show' activity of Kharadar General Hospital and expressed their desire to continue such activities. The event was also addressed by Manager Admin Dr Tooba Khan. Students of the School of Nursing presented sketches on medical safety. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WVU Tech School of Nursing to pin 22 students on Thursday
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — WVU Tech's School of Nursing will be holding their pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2025. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates 48th commencement ceremony The ceremony dates back all the way to Florence Nightengale's first nursing school and signifies and honors the student's choice to pursue the path of nursing as a career. This year, the School of Nursing has twenty-two students ready to be pinned and start the next step in their careers. Hillary Parcell, Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, said each pinning ceremony they hold can only benefit the nursing community as a whole. 'Each year, we seem to gain a few students which is a great sign and it's just, we're producing more nurses out there to help with the nursing shortage and to help in our communities,' said Parcell. Parcell said most students being pinned this year already have jobs lined up for after they graduate and pass their NCLEX, or the National Council Licensure Exam- the test needed to obtain a nursing license. She said seeing these students take their next steps into the field of nursing makes her very proud. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star's future confirmed after appearing in just TWO episodes this year
CORONATION Street fan-favourite character future revealed - despite the star only popping up in two episodes so far this year. The ITV soap is welcoming back actress Christine Mackie to the cobbles as Dr Susan Gaddass in Coronation Street. 5 Christine's character has treated many Weatherfield residents over the years Credit: ITV 5 She will be returning to the cobbles - her last appearance was in February Credit: ITV The popular character has been involved in various storylines, from Sinead Tinker's death to diagnosing Max Turner with ADHD. More recently, she appeared in the Manchester-based soap back in January and February this year, as part of Abi Webster's PTSD storyline. Abi spoke to the doctor about her "visions" of Mason Radcliffe who died in her arms after he was stabbed with a zombie knife. She also spoke of her hallucinations of her late son Seb Franklin, who was brutally kicked to death back in 2021. But with Abi's mental health currently under control, what brings Dr Susan Gaddass back to Weatherfield? Devout Corrie fans might remember her first role in 1989 when she played a nurse at the Victoria Hospital in Blackpool. In 1992, Christine returned to play the role of Chris Jones, a tutor at the School of Nursing. Eighteen years later in 2010, Christine reappeared in a totally different role as Bella, a dancing instructor. In 2014, Christine joined the Rosamund Street Medical Centre as Dr Susan Gaddas, a general practitioner. Her first patient was Max who was brought into the clinic by his parents David and Kylie Platt after Max's behaviour spun out of control. Devastating moment Coronation Street icon Debbie Webster discovers she has dementia Dr Gaddas eventually diagnosed Max with ADHD and referred him to a child psychologist. She went on to treat many Coronation Street residents including Beth Tinker who had hives from an allergic reaction and an upset Steve McDonald who she diagnosed with depression. She has also helped patients with eating disorders, drug addictions and heart palpitations but most poignant of all was her heart warming treatment of Sinead Tinker. Sinead was dying of cancer and did not want to die in a hospital so was allowed to stay in her flat with her beloved son Bertie and partner Daniel. Soap's most harrowing teen storylines We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Belle Dingle's schizophrenia in Emmerdale - Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral. The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma's voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being. Hannah Ashworth's anorexia in Hollyoaks - Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body. As Hannah's condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life. Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal in Coronation Street - Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie's darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator. The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her. Whitney Dean's abuse from Tony in EastEnders - Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca's boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him. On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years. Her mother, Beth Tinker asked Dr Gaddas around to check up on her and the Doctor made sure that Sinead was comfortable. Before she left she told Sinead that she was deeply loved by everyone on the street and brought her baby son into see her. It remains to be seen what new storylines Dr Gaddas will be involved in or why she is returning to the cobbles. When Christine not on the long-running soap, you can find her acting on stage. She has previously starred in King Lear at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, playing the lead role of Lear. Speaking about performing in the show, she said: 'I was astonished to be asked to play Lear but I'm so excited about it.' Fans say she looked unrecognisable as Lear with the all-female cast. The Guardian praised her for bringing "clarity and passion to the title role." Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or watch from 7am on ITVX. 5 The actress first appeared in Coronation Street in 1989 5 Dr Gaddass has been involved in some huge Corrie storylines Credit: ITV
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star's future confirmed after appearing in just TWO episodes this year
CORONATION Street fan-favourite character future revealed - despite the star only popping up in two episodes so far this year. The ITV soap is welcoming back actress Christine Mackie to the cobbles as Dr Susan Gaddass in Coronation Street. 5 The popular character has been involved in various storylines, from Sinead Tinker's death to diagnosing Max Turner with ADHD. More recently, she appeared in the Manchester -based soap back in January and February this year, as part of Abi Webster's PTSD storyline. Abi spoke to the doctor about her "visions" of Mason Radcliffe who died in her arms after he was stabbed with a zombie knife. She also spoke of her hallucinations of her late son Seb Franklin, who was brutally kicked to death back in 2021. But with Abi's mental health currently under control, what brings Dr Susan Gaddass back to Weatherfield? Devout Corrie fans might remember her first role in 1989 when she played a nurse at the Victoria Hospital in Blackpool. In 1992, Christine returned to play the role of Chris Jones, a tutor at the School of Nursing. Eighteen years later in 2010, Christine reappeared in a totally different role as Bella, a dancing instructor. In 2014, Christine joined the Rosamund Street Medical Centre as Dr Susan Gaddas, a general practitioner. Her first patient was Max who was brought into the clinic by his parents David and Kylie Platt after Max's behaviour spun out of control. Devastating moment Coronation Street icon Debbie Webster discovers she has dementia Dr Gaddas eventually diagnosed Max with ADHD and referred him to a child psychologist. She went on to treat many Coronation Street residents including Beth Tinker who had hives from an allergic reaction and an upset Steve McDonald who she diagnosed with depression. She has also helped patients with eating disorders, drug addictions and heart palpitations but most poignant of all was her heart warming treatment of Sinead Tinker. Sinead was dying of cancer and did not want to die in a hospital so was allowed to stay in her flat with her beloved son Bertie and partner Daniel. Soap's most harrowing teen storylines We take a look at other harrowing teen soap storylines from soaps Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks. Belle Dingle's schizophrenia in Emmerdale - Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) traumatic journey in Emmerdale took a dark turn when, after accidentally killing her best friend Gemma at just 16, her mental health began to spiral. The storyline, which saw Belle struggling with her grief and guilt, showcased her battle with hearing Gemma's voice inside her head, leading to a dramatic decline in her well-being. Hannah Ashworth's anorexia in Hollyoaks - Viewers were horrified as they watched Hannah (Emma Rigby), a seemingly innocent teen, spiral into dangerous behavior, starving herself in an attempt to achieve what she thought was the ideal body. As Hannah's condition worsened, the storyline became more intense, culminating in her being hospitalised for two months as she fought for her life. Bethany Platt's grooming ordeal in Coronation Street - Vulnerable schoolgirl, played by Lucy Fallon, was at the centre of one of Corrie's darkest storylines to date when she fell under the spell of her older boyfriend and sexual predator. The controversial scenes saw Nathan groom and manipulate the 16-year-old before coercing her into sleeping with his friends, with one of them raping her. Whitney Dean's abuse from Tony in EastEnders - Since the age of 12, she had been in a twisted relationship with her stepmum Bianca's boyfriend, Tony King. The predator had groomed young Whit (Shona McGarty), making her believe she was in love and planning to run away with him. On her 16th birthday, the traumatised teen finally revealed the years of abuse to Bianca. Tony was swiftly sent to prison sentenced for 13 years. Her mother, Beth Tinker asked Dr Gaddas around to check up on her and the Doctor made sure that Sinead was comfortable. Before she left she told Sinead that she was deeply loved by everyone on the street and brought her baby son into see her. It remains to be seen what new storylines Dr Gaddas will be involved in or why she is returning to the cobbles. When Christine not on the long-running soap, you can find her acting on stage. She has previously starred in King Lear at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, playing the lead role of Lear. Speaking about performing in the show, she said: 'I was astonished to be asked to play Lear but I'm so excited about it.' Fans say she looked unrecognisable as Lear with the all-female cast. The Guardian praised her for bringing "clarity and passion to the title role." Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or watch from 7am on ITVX. 5 5
