Opioid Use Falls, X-Rays Stay Steady
Emergency visits for low back pain see fewer opioids but steady imaging.
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Baltimore Weighs Options in Opioid Settlement
Maryland city debates accepting reduced opioid settlement or pursuing risky new trial.
Utah Psychedelic Faith Group Wins Injunction
Court grants injunction protecting psychedelic faith group’s psilocybin ceremonies.
Food Compounds May Help Drugs Work Better
Study finds food-based flavonols may improve drug effectiveness by blocking resistance.
Drug Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes Wounds
Experimental drug significantly lowered blood sugar and improved insulin sensitivity in patients.
FDA Orders New Warning Labels on Opioids
FDA updates opioid labels to highlight overdose risks and long-term dangers.
Asthma Drug Shows Promise for Food Allergies
Asthma medication blocked severe allergic reactions to peanuts in mouse study.
Patients Report Injuries After Cosmetic Surgeries
Patients allege painful injuries and poor oversight at fast-growing cosmetic surgery chains.
Opioid System Linked to Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects
Blocking opioid receptors reduced ketamine’s brain activity and mood benefits.
FDA Expert Panels Bypass Standard Protocols
FDA’s new expert panels raise concerns over transparency, bias, and legal process.