U.S. Deaths Involving Meth Are Skyrocketing, Fentanyl a Big Factor
TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Deaths from methamphetamine among Americans increased 50-fold between 1999 and 2021, a chilling new study reports.Most of these deaths also involved heroin or fentanyl, according to researchers.”The staggerin…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Says Opioid Overdose Antidote Safe to Sell Over the Counter
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose should be sold over the counter, two expert panels to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended Wednesday. Research has shown that wider availability…
Learn MoreUn panel de la FDA sopesa la disponibilidad sin receta de un antídoto contra los opioides
MIÉRCOLES, 15 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un aerosol nasal que puede revertir una sobredosis de opioides quizá esté disponible para su compra más fácil sin receta.Unos asesores de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. U…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Says Opioid Overdose Antidote Safe to Sell Over-the-Counter
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose should be sold over-the-counter, two expert panels to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended Wednesday.Research has shown that wider availability …
Learn MoreFDA Panel Considers Making Opioid Overdose Antidote More Easily Obtainable
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers are meeting Wednesday to discuss making generic naloxone hydrochloride available without requiring interaction with a pharmacist, CNN reported. Approval could happ…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Considers Making Opioid Antidote Drug Available Without Prescription
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose may become available for easier over-the-counter purchase.U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers are meeting Wednesday to discuss making generic naloxon…
Learn MoreInitiation of Opioids Not Recommended for Chronic Pain
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a synopsis of the latest U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clinical practice guideline, published online Feb. 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated reco…
Learn MoreOpioid Tapering May Have Unintended Negative Consequences
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy (LTOT), opioid tapering may have unintended negative consequences, including more emergency department visits and hospitalizations, according to a study publish…
Learn MoreLos turistas de EE. UU. están comprando pastillas falsas que contienen fentanilo en el norte de México
LUNES, 6 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores han descubierto unas evidencias revolucionarias de que las farmacias en las áreas turísticas del norte de México están vendiendo pastillas falsas que contienen fentanilo, heroína y me…
Learn MoreU.S. Tourists in Northern Mexico Are Buying Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl
MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that pharmacies in tourist areas of Northern Mexico are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamines. The research was published…
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