Opioid use disorder is a chronic, relapsing disease with physical and psychiatric components. It is associated with economic hardship, social isolation, incarceration, increased rates of blood-borne infections such as HIV and viral hepatitis, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and increased mortality.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently published new guidelines on managing Lyme disease in 2021, the first time these guidelines have been updated since 2006.

Nurses working in emergency centers often care for victims of intentional harm, criminal neglect, and accidents arising from illegal activities.

Learn about common birth defects affecting the pulmonary system. Understand genetic causes and interventions for better prenatal and postnatal care.