McKinsey Settles School, Local Government Opioid Cases
McKinsey reached an undisclosed deal with school districts and local governments concerning it’s role in the opioid crisis.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Fentanyl Problem Continues to Rise, Rainbow Pills Being Sold
As fentanyl continues to flood the U.S., the overdose rate continues to rise.
Opioid Funds Should be Spent on Prevention, Not End-Result Efforts
Combating the crisis is going to take preventive measures.
Child Football Player Falls on Discarded Needle During Practice
9-year-old boy trips and falls on a used needle during practice.
Can Patients Sue for Adverse Drug Events Occurring During a Hospital Admission?
Patients have rights to expect delivery of consistent and specialized methods in their standard of care.
Black Virginians are Overdosing More than Other Groups
Black communities are being plagued by drug overdoses, especially fentanyl fatalities.
There’s Been An Uptick in Overdoses in Missouri’s Prisons
Missouri’s inmates are overdosing at high rates.
Fentanyl Overdoses are Highest Among Teenagers, Data Shows
Overdose rates on the raise, especially among adolescents.
Telehealth to Stay Put, Prescription Rules Still Up in the Air
Doctors say the benefits of keeping prescription rules relaxed outweigh the risks.
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Doesn’t Impact Developing Children
Treating depression during pregnancy won’t affect a mother’s offspring, studies show.