opioids
FDA Updates Opioid Labeling Requirements to Reflect Long-Term Risks
The FDA announced major changes to its opioid pain medication labeling regulations that better emphasize and ...
AUGUST 7, 2025
Hepatology Telehealth Integrated With Opioid Treatment Improves Hepatitis C Outcomes
Patients with hepatitis C virus had profound increases in cure rates when telemedicine appointments with ...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
GAS Infections Show Need for Wound Care Services for Injection Drug Users
Forty-five cases of GAS bacteremia were identified in a Vermont medical center during the first 10 months of 2023, ...
JUNE 7, 2024
Tips for Managing Critically Ill Patients with OUD
Multiple opportunities exist for clinicians to optimize care for patients with opioid use disorder in the ICU, ...
JANUARY 24, 2024
FDA: Risks for Patients Exposed to Xylazine in Illicit Drugs
Xylazine is not approved for human use and may result in serious and life-threatening AEs that appear to be similar ...
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
CDC Updates Opioid Prescribing Guideline
The goal of the guidelines to help clinicians work with their patients to ensure the safest and most effective pain ...
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Expanded Telehealth Services for OUD During the Pandemic Lessened Overdose Risk
Virtual care for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic among Medicare beneficiaries decreased odds of ...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Overdose Death Rates Increased in 2020, Most Significantly in Minorities
Drug overdose deaths in America increased approximately 30% in 2020 from the previous year, but certain groups were ...
JULY 20, 2022
Improving Outcomes for Drug Use–Associated Endocarditis
OPAT and partial oral antibiotic therapy regimens were as effective and less expensive than admitting injection ...
MARCH 7, 2022
President Outlines Broad Healthcare Agenda
Cutting prescription drug prices, continuing the fight against COVID-19, curbing substance use disorder and ...
MARCH 2, 2022
New Highs and Lows for Young Adult Drug Use
New report provides insight into the popularity of drugs used by America's youth.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
HIV and Opioid Use: A Symbiotic Relationship
The HIV and opioid epidemics are intrinsically entwined. People who are using opioids—especially those who ...
MARCH 25, 2021
