Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery

‘Deaths of Despair’ contribute to 17% rise in Minnesota’s death rate during COVID-19 pandemic

Deaths during the first year of the pandemic were driven by COVID-19 and other causes, with a surprising increase found in preventable "deaths of despair" caused by overdose, alcohol use and malnutrition.

Do Prescription Opioids Impact Cognitive Function in Older Adults?

Prescription opioid use could have a negative effect on cognitive function in older adults, according to a recent Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal ...