Creep I.E. Con Returns to the Inland Empire This February with New Experiences and the Who’s Who in Horror
In 2022 Southern California’s Inland Empire became home to an all-new horror convention: Creep, I.E. Con. In February, the convention will make its return to the Ontario Convention Center for two days of horror-themed fun, complete with celebrity photo ops, vendors, and all-new spooky experiences.
Cries for help pour into 988 mental health, suicide line
When Jamieson Brill answers a crisis call from a Spanish speaker on the newly launched national 988 mental health helpline, he rarely mentions the word suicide, or “suicidio”
China economy recovering but hampered by virus outbreaks
Wang Jian is anxious to get back to work teaching basketball to children now that China has lifted anti-COVID-19 restrictions. But his gym in the eastern city of Shenyang has been closed for a month because all its coaches are infected.
New Randomized Trial Shows Simple Letters Promote Better-Informed Opioid Prescribing
Researchers reported new findings from a clinical trial of letters to promote safer and better-informed opioid prescribing. The study, which aimed to encourage clinicians to check on patients in a state database before prescribing them opioids, reported significant and durable gains toward this goal. The research will be published in the January issue of the journal Health Affairs.
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.
