First Test to Identify Opioid Addiction Risk Approved by FDA Genetic test intended to be used before patients are exposed to oral opioids for acute pain Dec 20, 2023
Matthew Perry's Cause of Death; Woman's 'Abuse of a Corpse' Charge; HIV in Girls Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Dec 18, 2023
Experts Highlight Drug Overdose Deaths Among Seniors During Senate Hearing Early CDC data suggest the problem is worsening Dec 14, 2023
Mobile Unit Preferred for Buprenorphine Access Long wait times, transport to pharmacies cited as barriers by clients with opioid use disorder Dec 08, 2023
Ways to Strengthen Treatment for Substance Use Disorder Integrating mental health, education in schools, and family involvement are a start, says expert Dec 07, 2023 video
GOP Presidential Candidates Spar Over Transgender Care and Fentanyl Policy The Affordable Care Act and healthcare competition also were discussed at the final GOP debate Dec 07, 2023
Evolving Overdose Crisis Shakes Previously Effective Treatments Commonly administered doses of buprenorphine have proven less effective against fentanyl Nov 25, 2023
Proposed Methadone Treatment Legislation May Put Patients at Risk We need evidence-based, safe, and effective solutions Nov 19, 2023
Opioid Doc Sentenced; World's First Sickle Cell Gene Tx; FTC Warns Diet Influencers Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Nov 17, 2023
Americans Struggling With Addiction, Mental Health, SAMHSA Survey Shows Biden administration highlights need for better access to treatment Nov 14, 2023
Trump Wants Dealers Executed; School Closures and Suicide; Double Uterus Pregnancy Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Nov 13, 2023
Heat and Cardiovascular Death; Time-Restricted Eating or Caloric Restriction in T2D Also in TTHealthWatch: managing nasal airway obstruction Nov 04, 2023 podcast
Adding Nurse Care Managers in Primary Care Boosted OUD Treatment Support from leadership and treatment coverage are also critical, authors say Oct 31, 2023
Optimizing Dosing of Medications for OUD in the Era of Fentanyl Transforming data into action is the next step Oct 22, 2023
Trial Design, Treatment Options Spotlighted in Xylazine Conference Clinical trials need to include more active users, researcher says Oct 06, 2023
Humans Stacked Up Like So Much Cordwood The growing need for nursing homes and psychiatric hospitals Sep 29, 2023
Obamacare Makes Surprise Cameo in Second GOP Debate Fentanyl crisis, transgender care, and abortion also got some air time Sep 28, 2023
Fentanyl Death Trends; Food Additives and Heart Disease Also in TTHealthWatch: MDMA and PTSD, and esophageal erosion and cancer Sep 23, 2023 podcast
Despite Taboo, Med Students, Doctors Use Substances Too But if it becomes a problem, finding help can come with unique consequences Sep 22, 2023
DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups Sep 12, 2023
Here's Another Racial-Ethnic Disparity in Back Pain Care Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often Sep 12, 2023
Dog Bite Deaths Rise, First Lady Tests Negative, Parents Targeted in Fentanyl Deaths Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Sep 08, 2023
Opioid-Free Discharge After Pancreatic Resection Can Be Achieved, Study Shows Findings offer a blueprint for other hospitals to reduce post-surgical opioid use Sep 06, 2023
McConnell's Medical Report; Mask Mandate War Brews; OTC Naloxone Hits Stores Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Sep 06, 2023
AI May Influence Who Can Get or Prescribe Pain Medication New tech can have unforeseen consequences if it improperly flags patients or doctors Sep 03, 2023
CDC: Deaths From Counterfeit Pills Rising Increase seen particularly in western states and in younger adults Aug 31, 2023
Biden Administration Announces $450M for Drug Overdose Treatment, Prevention Money includes grants for increasing access to naloxone Aug 31, 2023
Antiquated U.S. Laws Governing Methadone Access Must Change One-size-fits-all treatment approaches sometimes fail Aug 31, 2023
Moms With OUD: Improved Infant Care Seen With Use of Prenatal Addiction Meds Access for pregnant women is a "public health and policy imperative," study author says Aug 28, 2023
Recreational Drug Use More Common in Intensive Cardiac Care Than Many Admit Routine drug screening proposed for cardiac ICUs Aug 17, 2023
Some Health Workers See Double the Risk for Fatal Drug Overdoses Pre-pandemic study finds that RNs and others faced elevated risks Aug 07, 2023
Buprenorphine Cost a Potential Barrier for Opioid-Addicted Youth, Adults Opioid use disorder medication remains underused, and cost appears to contribute, studies show Aug 07, 2023
Bed Bugs Spreading MRSA? Henrietta Lacks Settlement; Tickets for Fentanyl Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51˶ staff Aug 02, 2023
Remote Urine Drug Screening Feasible for Opioid Use Disorder, Study Shows More than 80% of patients completed screening in the first 30 days Jul 28, 2023
A Fabulous New Tool for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails The guidelines have the potential to cause seismic change in treatment Jul 17, 2023
White House Drug Czar Releases Plan to Combat Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl Strategy involves a "whole-of-government" response, says Rahul Gupta Jul 11, 2023
How to Prevent Addiction Patients From Leaving Treatment Against Medical Advice Addressing psychosocial factors is a good place to start Jul 08, 2023
Why Isn't Buprenorphine Available at All Pharmacies? More access to this life-saving medication is essential Jul 02, 2023
Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgery Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed Jun 16, 2023