New York’s Opioid Case Will be Heard by a Jury
New York’s opioid case marks the first government jury trial during the epidemic.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medication is Being Overprescribed for Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine is too frequently prescribed for subclinical hypothyroidism, according to studies.
Research Shows Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Opioid Cravings
Vitamin deficiency could trigger opioid addiction.
Opioid Special Master Determines Walmart CEO Can Be Deposed
Cohen will allow Walmart’s top executive to be deposed in Cleveland’s MDL.
West Virginia Physician Faces Prison Time for Distributing Suboxone
A West Virginia general practitioner is convicted in illegal opioid scheme.
Increase in Opioid Use During the Covid-19 Pandemic Leads to Increased Risk to Firefighters
We had an epidemic of loneliness to begin with, and the pandemic only increased that.
Arthritis Drug Tocilizumab Might Improve COVID Pneumonia
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment may improve COVID-19 pneumonia symptoms.
All Eyes are on West Virginia’s Opioid Cases
Huntington and Cabell County, West Virginia, are up next in addiction crisis litigation.
OUD Treatment is Scarce in Ohio, New Study Finds
Opioid treatment centers are few and far between, at least in Ohio.
Research Shows OUD Meds Effective for Treating Kratom Addiction
Drugs that treat opioid addiction are also effective for kratom dependence.