NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Alcohol and Substance Use Linked to Rising E-Scooter Injuries, Studies Show

a month ago

• Research reveals that approximately 25% of e-scooter injuries involve riders who were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with hospital data showing an eightfold increase in scooter-related hospitalizations between 2016 and 2021. • Intoxicated e-scooter riders face nearly double the risk of concussion or brain injury compared to sober riders, with treatment costs averaging $4,600 higher per patient according to a study published in The American Surgeon. • E-scooter injuries have tripled from 23,000 in 2019 to nearly 66,000 by 2022, with young males aged 18-39 representing the highest risk group, prompting calls for stronger safety regulations and enforcement.

STRIPE Initiative Advances Pharmacogenetic Testing Standards with Focus on DPYD-Guided Chemotherapy

7 months ago

• Leading experts at the STRIPE Annual Meeting addressed the need for unified guidelines across FDA, EMA, CPIC, and NCCN for DPYD genotype-guided chemotherapy dosing in cancer treatments. • The innovative MetaCensus platform was introduced as a collaborative tool for evidence sharing and consensus building in pharmacogenetic testing, promoting transparent evaluation processes. • Pharmacists are playing a crucial role in advancing pharmacogenomics through clinical consultations and research, while emphasizing the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration in precision medicine implementation.