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November 18, 2022
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Recent injection drug use linked to HCV reinfection after DAA treatment

Recent injection drug use linked to HCV reinfection after DAA treatment

WASHINGTON — The risk for hepatitis C virus reinfection after direct-acting antiviral therapy was high in people with recent injection drug use, while antipsychotic drugs and opioid agonists offered possible protective effects.

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November 17, 2022
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Video: Alternate word use recommended for specific terms involving opioid use

Video: Alternate word use recommended for specific terms involving opioid use

In this video, Karen Werder, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PHN, assistant professor at the Sonoma State University School of Nursing, discussed a presentation she gave at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference.

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November 17, 2022
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Video: Impact of language around opioid use disorder a key topic at APNA

Video: Impact of language around opioid use disorder a key topic at APNA

In this video, Karen Werder, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PHN, assistant professor at the Sonoma State University School of Nursing, discussed a presentation she gave at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference.

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November 16, 2022
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FDA: Over-the-counter naloxone ‘may be approvable’

FDA: Over-the-counter naloxone ‘may be approvable’

The FDA announced findings from a preliminary assessment that indicate certain naloxone products may be safely used without a prescription to prevent opioid overdose deaths.

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November 09, 2022
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Physicians overwhelmingly in favor of permanent telehealth use in OUD treatment

Physicians overwhelmingly in favor of permanent telehealth use in OUD treatment

Physicians overwhelmingly favor making telehealth a permanent part of their practice for opioid use disorder treatment, according to a recent survey.

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November 03, 2022
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CDC updates clinical guidance on prescribing opioids for pain

CDC updates clinical guidance on prescribing opioids for pain

The CDC has released updated and expanded clinical practice guidance on prescribing opioids to patients with short- and long-term pain.

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November 03, 2022
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Clinical evaluation of opioid use disorder treatment funded by $5.6M NIH grant

Clinical evaluation of opioid use disorder treatment funded by $5.6M NIH grant

Biopharmaceutical company Aptinyx Inc. announced the finalization of a $5.6 million NIH grant for the development of a novel therapeutic for the treatment of opioid use disorder.

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October 31, 2022
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Data show a recent decline in opioid use, but disparities remain in LGBTQ+ community

Data show a recent decline in opioid use, but disparities remain in LGBTQ+ community

Despite a downward trend in overall opioid use, disparities persist among members of the LGBTQ+ community, according to a study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ annual meeting.

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October 28, 2022
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Patients engaged in care for OUD more likely to continue care up to 24 months

Patients engaged in care for OUD more likely to continue care up to 24 months

The likelihood of retention over 6, 12 and 24 months was significantly higher for patients engaged in care for opioid use disorder, compared with those who were not, per a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

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October 27, 2022
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Partnership promotes noninvasive therapeutic to treat opioid use disorder

Partnership promotes noninvasive therapeutic to treat opioid use disorder

Spark Biomedical has announced a partnership with AcuityMD to promote Spark’s noninvasive therapeutic to treat withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid use disorder.

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