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Sociodemographic factors appear to be the strongest predictors of substance use initiation during early adolescence, according to a study. The addition of resource-intensive measures, such as hormones, neurocognitive assessment, and structural neuroimaging, does not lead to better prediction.

Topiramate demonstrates similar efficacy and safety as first-line naltrexone in the management of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and appears to be better in reducing other clinical outcomes, reports a study.

The monoclonal antibody pamrevlumab does not appear to improve outcomes for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis when compared with placebo, according to the phase III ZEPHYRUS-1 trial.

Certain factors, such as ease of connectivity and timing, influence the experience of patients and caregivers with telepharmacy in cancer care, a study has found.

In children aged <5 years, respiratory syncytial virus infection contributes to high hospital admission and in-hospital mortality rates, reports a Mexico study.