Preparing AI chatbots to respond to patient distress and suicidality in high-risk healthcare settings

• by Joanna M. Streck, Dallas Swendeman, W. Scott Comulada, Y. Xian Ho, Julia Cannistraro, Gladys N. Pachas, Danielle Alves-Back, Wei Sum Li, Jonathan L. Jackson, Delta-Marie Lewis, Namrata Tomar, David Warren, Douglas E. Levy, Lillian Gelberg

• September 22, 2026

Can Controlled Breathing Reduce Substance Craving?

A systematic review and meta-analysis found small, consistent reductions in craving across substance use disorders, while evidence for withdrawal symptoms and substance dependence remained limited.

• by Andrea Surnit

• August 10, 2026

• 3 min

Top 10 CDC Updates Physicians Should Know

Recent CDC advisories, testing updates, and immunization recommendations highlight developments in infectious diseases, immunization, and diagnostic testing relevant to physicians across multiple specialties.

• by mdspire news news staff

• July 9, 2026

• 6 min

Settlement Bars Two From DEA Registration

A DOJ settlement resolved allegations involving a cash-pay pain practice in which continued access to controlled-substance prescriptions was tied to recurring payments.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• July 7, 2026

• 2 min