Articles: health.
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Insomnia is a prevalent public health issue, characterized by dissatisfaction with the duration, continuity, and quality of sleep. It is closely associated with daytime symptoms, which are essential for diagnosing insomnia disorder. The condition is more common among women, middle-aged and older adults, and individuals with coexisting mental or physical health conditions. ⋯ Low-dose sedating antidepressants may be considered for short-term insomnia management (off-label), while antipsychotics and antihistamines are not recommended for this purpose. Orexin receptor antagonists are an option for treating insomnia for up to three months. It is important to note that although insomnia guidelines are based on daily use as evaluated in randomized controlled trials, clinical practice may vary.
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Future U.S. congressional funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program is uncertain. ⋯ National Institutes of Health.
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Racial disparities in concerns and experiences with police-involved shootings among Colorado adults.
To assess prevalence of concern and experiences with police-involved shootings among Colorado adults and differential impact on sociodemographic groups. ⋯ Results highlight pervasive levels of concern with police-involved shootings, with highest rates of both concern and personal experiences among Black and Hispanic adults. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive and reliable data to understand police-involved shootings and concerns about police-involved violence among diverse populations and the impact on communities' health.
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Criminal legal involvement (CLI) has been associated with increased burden of disease, worse health outcomes, and high healthcare utilization. The health needs of women with CLI are often overlooked despite the rising proportion of women in the US legal system. ⋯ Women with lifetime CLI experience a different profile of diseases compared to men with increased prevalence of any mental illness and chronic disease, especially respiratory diseases. They also had higher rates of healthcare utilization. Additional research should focus on interventions tailored to the unique needs of this population.