Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
Opioid overdose deaths have decreased to their lowest levels in three years, according to the CDC, but remain significantly worse than pre-pandemic rates.
First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergencies
The updated first-aid guidelines emphasize new protocols for managing opioid overdoses and other public health emergencies.
Health Canada warns of dosing instruction error in naloxone take-home kits | CBC News
Health Canada warns of incorrect naloxone dosing information on NTH kits, emphasizing the potential impact on effectiveness and advising to seek corrected instructions.
Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
Opioid overdose deaths have decreased to their lowest levels in three years, according to the CDC, but remain significantly worse than pre-pandemic rates.
First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergencies
The updated first-aid guidelines emphasize new protocols for managing opioid overdoses and other public health emergencies.
Health Canada warns of dosing instruction error in naloxone take-home kits | CBC News
Health Canada warns of incorrect naloxone dosing information on NTH kits, emphasizing the potential impact on effectiveness and advising to seek corrected instructions.
Implant Could Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths - News Center
The Naloximeter device can autonomously reverse opioid overdoses, addressing the critical need for timely intervention without the necessity for a bystander.
Implantable device responds to opioid OD - Harvard Gazette
The iSOS device can autonomously detect and reverse opioid overdoses, providing timely naloxone delivery without need for bystander intervention.
Elias: Gov. Newsom's move on fentanyl antitode all anyone can ask of governor
Gov. Newsom's order to distribute naloxone is crucial in saving lives amidst the fentanyl crisis.
California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.
BART recognized by Biden administration for Narcan deployment, training in drug overdose reversal
Biden Administration launches initiative to increase Narcan deployment
BART Police Department recognized for saving lives using naloxone
Implant Could Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths - News Center
The Naloximeter device can autonomously reverse opioid overdoses, addressing the critical need for timely intervention without the necessity for a bystander.
Implantable device responds to opioid OD - Harvard Gazette
The iSOS device can autonomously detect and reverse opioid overdoses, providing timely naloxone delivery without need for bystander intervention.
Elias: Gov. Newsom's move on fentanyl antitode all anyone can ask of governor
Gov. Newsom's order to distribute naloxone is crucial in saving lives amidst the fentanyl crisis.
California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.
BART recognized by Biden administration for Narcan deployment, training in drug overdose reversal
Biden Administration launches initiative to increase Narcan deployment
BART Police Department recognized for saving lives using naloxone
Homeless man found dead outside supermarket in Hornchurch
Martyn Brian Pink, a 43-year-old homeless man, died from an opioid overdose outside Tesco Express in Hornchurch.
Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Alcohol and Opioid Addiction
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound may significantly reduce opioid overdose and alcohol intoxication risks in patients with substance-use disorders.
Doctors And Nurses Are Revealing The "Emergency" Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life
Seek immediate medical attention for chest pain; it could be a sign of a heart attack.
Do not self-diagnose stroke symptoms; avoid medication without medical imaging first.
Carry a LifeVac to prevent choking emergencies, especially for parents.
Administer Narcan for opioid overdoses and ensure follow-up evaluation at an ER.
Semaglutide (Ozempic) significantly reduces the likelihood of opioid overdoses in patients with a history of opioid abuse, offering potential in addiction management.
People Taking Semaglutide Appear to Be WAY Less Likely to Die of an Opioid Overdose
Semaglutide-based injectables significantly lower the risk of death from opioid overdose in diabetes patients compared to other medications.
Ozempic may help manage opioid addiction: study
Semaglutide (Ozempic) significantly reduces the likelihood of opioid overdoses in patients with a history of opioid abuse, offering potential in addiction management.
People Taking Semaglutide Appear to Be WAY Less Likely to Die of an Opioid Overdose
Semaglutide-based injectables significantly lower the risk of death from opioid overdose in diabetes patients compared to other medications.