County Rescue Mission Repeatedly Denied Funds
Rescue mission in hardest-hit area keeps helping without needed funding.
Drugs & Medical Devices
FDA Faces Pressure to Approve Non-Opioid Pain Drugs
System barriers slow progress toward safer, effective non-opioid pain treatments.
Appeals Court Revives West Virginia Opioid Lawsuit
Appeals court orders renewed trial against distributors in the state.
New Model Boosts Reliability in Drug Discovery
Vanderbilt study improves machine learning reliability in predicting new drug interactions.
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.