Opioid Resource Center
From the Journals
In California, opioids most often prescribed in low-income, mostly white areas
Opioid-related overdose deaths are highest in low-income white areas.
From the Journals
Buprenorphine for NAS shows promise in reducing length of stay
Up to 70% of newborns with NAS will require pharmacologic treatment to alleviate symptoms.
From the Journals
Prescribed opioids increase pneumonia risk in patients with, without HIV
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA labeling templates smooth way for OTC naloxone
The templates aim to ease the submission process for manufacturers.
From the Journals
App aims to detect respiratory failure in opioid overdoses
If a disordered breathing pattern is detected, the app is designed to send a text message to a prespecified contact.
Daily News Podcast
Think outside lower body for pelvic pain
The editor-in-chief of Blood has a few tips on how you can get your work published.
Daily News Podcast
Prenatal valproate and ADHD
The role that mothers play in the link between depression and fathers and daughters.
News from the FDA/CDC
Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.
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ICYMI: EP 01 Lorenzo Norris
A look back at our very first edition.
From the Journals
Extended-release naltrexone competes with buprenorphine-naloxone combo
Anxiety, depression, and insomnia “symptoms should not preclude the choice to leave opioid agonist treatment and to start treatment with [extended...
Daily News Podcast
Opioids don’t top NSAIDs for chronic pain
And canakinumab has a remarkable effect on knee and hip replacement risk.