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October 26, 2020
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Q&A: VR program effectively trains people to respond to opioid overdose

Q&A: VR program effectively trains people to respond to opioid overdose

A new virtual reality training program could help educate the public on how to respond to an opioid overdose, including how to properly use naloxone, according to research published Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

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October 12, 2020
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Female medical students less confident in treating substance use disorder

Female medical students less confident in treating substance use disorder

Female medical students reported less confidence than their male counterparts to manage and treat patients with substance use disorder, data from one institution presented at the Women in Medicine Summit show.

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July 28, 2020
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AMA: Opioid prescriptions down, illicit drug use up

AMA: Opioid prescriptions down, illicit drug use up

Although opioid prescriptions decreased in the last year, the use and overdose rates of illicit drugs — including fentanyl and stimulants — have increased, according to a progress report released by the AMA Opioid Task Force.

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July 24, 2020
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FDA requires opioid, OUD medication labels to include naloxone information

FDA requires opioid, OUD medication labels to include naloxone information

The FDA announced that drug manufacturers will now be required to include information about naloxone in prescribing information for opioids and medications to treat opioid use disorders.

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October 26, 2019
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Drones: A faster alternative to traditional EMS?

Drones: A faster alternative to traditional EMS?

NEW ORLEANS — Study findings showed that drones could respond more quickly to emergency medical situations in one inner city location during rush hour traffic compared with traditional emergency medical services, or EMS, according to research presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

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August 06, 2019
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CDC: Not enough doctors prescribing naloxone

CDC: Not enough doctors prescribing naloxone

Naloxone prescription rates have improved, but there were many “missed opportunities” to potentially avoid opioid-overdose related deaths, new CDC data show.

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September 12, 2024
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Naloxone prescriptions for youth increase more than 600%

Naloxone prescriptions for youth increase more than 600%

Naloxone prescriptions among youth in the United States rose more than 600% from 2017 to 2022, according to findings published in Pediatrics.

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