Court Cuts Life Support in ‘Right to Die’ Case
French court allows family to turn off paralyzed man’s life support in a landmark right to die case.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Polster Will Wait to Make a Decision in Opioid Litigation
Judge Polster will not make a decision in the consolidated opioid litigation until at least August, he says.
Is Tetrodotoxin an Effective Solution to the Opioid Crisis?
Tetrodotoxin could be an effective solution to the opioid problem if its toxicity can be depleted.
First Responders Can Administrator Buprenorphine in New Jersey
New Jersey first responders will now carry buprenorphine to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Research Suggests Meth Overdoses Linked to Opioid Dependence
Deaths from meth use are up and researchers blame the opioid crisis.
Kratom is Dangerous and Addictive, FDA Says
Kratom is unsafe and can lead to addiction, the Food and Drug Administration warns.
Oklahoma’s Case Against Johnson & Johnson Moves into Defense Phase
Oklahoma’s case against J&J claiming the company was the “kingpin” in the opioid crisis moves into the defense phase.
New Study Finds Prescribers Contributed to Opioid Crisis
Surgeons may be contributing to the opioid crisis by overprescribing after procedures, according to new report.
Cardinal Health Fined for Violating Federal Opioid Guidelines
Cardinal Health allegedly did not report suspicious opioid orders to the DEA and has been fined $44 million.
Nurse is Charged with Stealing Opioids, Causing Cancer Patient Infections
Kelsey Mulvey, 27, used her position as a nurse to steal opioids meant for cancer patients.