New Model Boosts Reliability in Drug Discovery
Vanderbilt study improves machine learning reliability in predicting new drug interactions.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Patents Keep Drug Prices High, Transparency Pushes Back
Disclosing clinical trial data reduces low-value drug patents, improving patient access.
Deadly New Opioid Nitazene Found on Long Island
Authorities seized nitazene in Nassau County, marking first Northeast discovery.
Jail Treatment Program Cuts Overdose Deaths
Providing treatment for opioid addiction in jails lowers overdose risk and improves post-release recovery.
Thousands of Opioid Deaths Missing in UK
Study reveals thousands of uncounted opioid deaths, raising concerns about treatment funding.
What Happens When Medical Devices Worsen an Injury?
Patients can protect themselves by asking physicians specific questions about device track records before agreeing to implantation.
What Happens When Medical Implants Fail and Who Is Responsible?
Medical implants are meant to improve lives. When they fail, they can take a serious toll. Understanding your rights and the legal options available is the first step toward recovery—physically, emotionally, and financially.
OK Allocates $16.6M to Fighting the Opioid Crisis
The state distributes millions to support local opioid treatment and prevention programs.
Opioid Use Falls, X-Rays Stay Steady
Emergency visits for low back pain see fewer opioids but steady imaging.
Baltimore Weighs Options in Opioid Settlement
Maryland city debates accepting reduced opioid settlement or pursuing risky new trial.