Opioids news from FierceHealthcare
NewsEDs see dramatic increase in visits related to opioid use
Abuse of legal drugs are driving up emergency department visits, suggesting current prevention efforts are woefully inadequate. U.S. emergency departments report a dramatic increase in the number of Read more...
Study: Methadone common cause for painkiller deaths
A new study suggests that methadone is commonly a culprit in prescription opioid deaths--and that Medicaid enrollees could be at particular risk. The study, which was released by the CDC, concluded Read more...
Study: Legal risk for prescribing painkillers not significant
Lately, legislatures and regulatory authorities have been paying a lot of attention to the prescription of painkillers, noting that some can kill if prescribed irresponsibly and that other opioid may Read more...
| Press ReleasesNutra Pharma Receives Regulatory Approval to Market Nyloxin in IndiaNutra Pharma Has Received Approval in India for Its Nyloxin Line of Pain Relievers The Company Has Also Accepted Orders for Immediate Distribution from India-Based Importers to Support the Launch, Read more >> AstraZeneca Announces U.S. Enrollment Opportunities for KODIAC Study to Investigate an Experimental Drug for ConstipationWILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) today announced that study centers across the U.S. are recruiting patients for a clinical study to examine whether an investigational drug Read more >> ARUP Laboratories to Present Mini-Lecture Series at American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) 2011 Annual MeetingARUP’s CEO, Dr. Edward Ashwood, will headline a series of lectures discussing relevant topics to the changing tide of clinical laboratory medicine and healthcare in the United States SALT LAKE CITY--( Read more >> Mayo Clinic: Comprehensive Approach Can Break the Chronic Pain CycleROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chronic pain -- whether from headaches, back pain or conditions such as fibromyalgia -- can interfere with work, day-to-day activities and relationships. All too Read more >> |
