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Califf plans work on opioids, accelerated approvals on return to FDA
In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-...
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U.S. overdose deaths hit an all-time high
Fentanyl and methamphetamine are contributing to rising numbers of fatalities, federal officials say.
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Patients given NSAIDs over antiemetics for headaches spend less time in the ED
Treatment with oral drugs only was associated with an 11% reduction of length of stay, compared with treatment with parenteral medication only.
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FDA approves combo pill for severe, acute pain
Seglentis contains 56 mg of celecoxib and 44 mg of tramadol.
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Tramadol linked to higher risk of mortality, compared with codeine
Tramadol is widely used for noncancer pain but, as compared with codeine, it was associated with a higher risk for adverse outcomes, including...
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FDA OKs new high-dose naloxone product for opioid overdose
“The higher intramuscular doses of naloxone in ZIMHI should result in more rapid and higher levels of naloxone in the systemic circulation.”
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‘Alarming’ increase in fake pills laced with fentanyl, methamphetamine, DEA warns
More than 9.5 million fake pills have been seized so far this year – more than the last 2 years combined.
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Growing proportion of cardiac arrests in U.S. considered opioid related
Due to a steep rise, opioid-associated cardiac arrests have become a major public health issue.
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‘Deeper dive’ into opioid overdose deaths during COVID pandemic
Results also showed that, compared to 2019, significantly more men died from overdoses in 2020 in Colorado and Indiana.
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EDs saw more benzodiazepine overdoses, but fewer patients overall, in 2020
Fentanyl became increasingly involved in benzodiazepine overdose deaths through the first half of the year.
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PA gets prison time for knowingly prescribing unneeded addictive drugs
The PA also admitted that in several instances he engaged in sexual, physical contact with female patients who were attempting to get...