by Weill Cornell Medical College Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that restricting telehealth prescriptions for opioid use disorder could keep thousands from accessing buprenorphine, a medication that helps people recover from addiction. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, warns that requiring in-person visits—as had been proposed by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)—may undo...
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The hidden effects of opioid use on the endocrine system
A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system. The use and misuse of opioids are a growing global problem. Opioids are used to treat pain in people with cancer or other conditions (e.g., after an injury or surgery),...
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Nalmefene Auto-Injector: Concerns About the New Opioid Overdose Antidote Explained
Medscape Medical News > Features Patrice Wendling August 21, 2024 The first nalmefene hydrochloride (HCl) auto-injector (Zurnai) brings a new tool to the fight against the opioid overdose epidemic but is not without controversy. As reported earlier this month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Purdue Pharma’s abbreviated new drug application for a...