Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers
It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids.
Oct 21, 2024
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Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Morphine Derivatives
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Clonidine monotherapy as effective as morphine in neonatal opioid withdrawal treatment, study finds
Pediatric researchers at the University of Kentucky found that clonidine, an antihypertensive drug typically used to treat high blood pressure, can be as effective as morphine in treating neonatal opioid withdrawal syndromes ...
Palliative and hospice care: Why society cannot ignore the needs of terminally ill patients, and their loved ones
In general, death is a taboo subject. Nobody teaches us how to look after a dying person, and we also ignore or overlook the fact that caring for someone at the end of their life gives us a chance to reflect on the limits ...
Oct 16, 2024
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CDC warns of fake drug dangers from online pharmacies
Americans who turn to online pharmacies to find cheaper versions of expensive prescription medications, especially opioids, may instead be buying themselves dangerous drugs that could trigger an overdose, U.S. health officials ...
Oct 3, 2024
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An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the US, troubling scientists
An industrial chemical used in plastic products has been cropping up in illegal drugs from California to Maine, a sudden and puzzling shift in the drug supply that has alarmed health researchers.
Sep 17, 2024
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'Cuddle hormone' oxytocin may provide pain relief and help curb harmful opioid use, study suggests
In the midst of America's growing opioid crisis, a much healthier alternative to long-term pain management is emerging—one affectionately known as "the cuddle hormone," or oxytocin.
Sep 11, 2024
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Racial differences in the use of opioids after returning home from hospitalizations for hip fractures
In an analysis of information on 164,170 older adult Medicare beneficiaries who were hospitalized for hip fractures, a similar proportion of Black and white beneficiaries used opioids after they were discharged and returned ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Oxycodone use in Australia dropped 45% after policy changes to opioid prescribing, wastewater analysis suggests
Between 2018 and 2020, Australia implemented policy changes to improve the quality and safety of opioid prescribing, with a specific focus on oxycodone. A new study led by The University of Queensland (UQ) using wastewater ...
Sep 11, 2024
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UK government moves to ban 'zombie drug' xylazine
The British government announced legislation on Wednesday to ban the so-called "zombie drug" xylazine and 21 other drugs to tackle deaths and crack down on criminal gangs.
Sep 4, 2024
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Machine learning predicts which patients will continue taking opioids after hand surgery
A machine learning algorithm performs well in predicting the risk of persistent opioid use after hand surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Aug 29, 2024
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