Researchers Note Expanded Treatment Options for Homeless Patients
Researchers suspect Massachusett’s opioid epidemic and an increase in Medicare coverage has caused an uptick in the state’s homeless population seeking medical care.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Maryland Has Been Hit Hard by the Opioid Epidemic
Maryland had 48,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2017, and by July 1, 2018, 483 people in Baltimore had died of overdoses. This makes it one of the hardest hit states in the U.S.
Oregon has a Fentanyl Problem, According to Law Enforcement
The CDC has confirmed that the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, is currently the deadliest drug in the United States. In Oregon, specifically, law enforcement officials are combating a 91 percent increase in fentanyl deaths between 2016 and 2017.
Meth is as Big as Opioids, but is Being Overlooked
While opioids are in the limelight, researchers have found that meth has become more popular than heroin overall.
Pain Doctor is Accused of Excessively Prescribing to Addicts
Pain Doctor is Accused of Excessively Prescribing to Addicts
Ginkgo Biloba Not Found in Dietary Products, According to Agency
Ginkgo Biloba Not Found in Dietary Products, According to Agency
Generic Drug Companies Conspired to Keep Prices High, Lawsuit Filed
Generic Drug Companies Conspired to Keep Prices High, Lawsuit Filed
Repeated Antibiotic Use in Children Can Lead to Mental Illness
Repeated Antibiotic Use in Children Can Lead to Mental Illness
Insys and Top Executives Face Crime Allegations Amid Bankruptcy
Insys and Top Executives Face Crime Allegations Amid Bankruptcy
Spinal Cord Stimulators Sometimes Cause More Harm Than Good
Spinal Cord Stimulators Sometimes Cause More Harm Than Good