LivaNova’s 3T Healer-Cooler at Center of Bacteria Scare Lawsuits
Medical equipment manufacturer LivaNova’s 3T Heater-Cooler machines are at the center of lawsuits and a $225 million settlement.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Purdue Asks for Massachusett’s Lawsuit to be Thrown Out
Purdue has asked the court to toss out Massachusetts’ lawsuit.
Touching Fentanyl Will Not Cause an Overdose
Coming into contact with fentanly, by itself, will not cause an overdose, experts say.
Native American Tribes Filed Opioid Lawsuit Against Purdue Family
Native American tribes have filed a lawsuit alleging Purdue’s Sackler family is to blame for the opioid crisis.
Experts Say Effective Opioid Treatment is Available, but Underused
Experts say effective treatments for addiction exist, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone, but are currently underused in the medical community.
The War on Opioids Has Been Targeting the Wrong Front
Experts are saying that the opioid crisis is being fought from the wrong front.
Stigma and Inaccessibility are Limiting Opioid Treatment Effectiveness
Experts say stigma regarding treatment options and limited access to resources is hindering opioid recovery.
Pfizer Given Rights to AnTolRx’s Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes
Private biotechnology company AnTolRx has announced Pfizer has exercised the option to license an immune tolerance therapy related to Type 1 diabetes.
CDC Documents Third Wave in Opioid Crisis Centered Around Fentanyl
The third wave of the nation’s opioid crisis involves increased fentanyl use, reports the CDC.
Purdue and Sacklers Settle Oklahoma Opioid Case for $270 Million
Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma. Two other defendants remain, Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals.