Virtual sessions lessen seniors’ cancer pain, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 10, 2024
A 10-minute VR session was able to provide lasting pain relief for cancer patients, offering an alternative to opioids, a new study showed.
Narcan will reach drug store shelves next week
Aug 30, 2023
The nasal spray version of naloxone will be available at select retailers for $44.99 for a box of two doses.
FDA approves second OTC naloxone spray for suspected opioid overdose
Aug 03, 2023
The American Medical Association applauded the approval to improve access to nonprescription naloxone as a way to curb the opioid epidemic.
Suicidal thoughts, attempts common among patients starting buprenorphine
Jul 18, 2023
Integrated behavioral health services may help address patient needs with opioid use disorder, the authors say.
78 people charged for $2.5 billion in alleged healthcare fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2023
A two-week nationwide law enforcement action has culminated in criminal charges against 78 defendants for their alleged participation in telemedicine, pharmaceutical and other healthcare fraud, as well...
Initiation of opioids not recommended for chronic pain
Feb 14, 2023
A strong recommendation was made against long-term opioid therapy, especially for younger age groups and those with substance use disorder.
Long-term care pharmacy to pay $3 million over ‘egregious’ illegal dispensing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2022
A Kansas long-term care pharmacy will pay $3 million to resolve allegations that it illegally dispensed controlled substances to long-term care residents without valid prescriptions.
Do not refuse residents with opioid addiction, US attorney’s office warns SNFs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 28, 2022
US Attorney Rachael S. Rollins has put all Massachusetts’ skilled nursing providers on notice: Refusing to provide care for persons with opioid use disorder violates the Americans with Disabilities Act,...
Johnson & Johnson finalizes $26 billion opioid settlement
Feb 28, 2022
The money will be used in efforts to reverse the damage of the opioid crisis.
AAOS: Some seniors may continue opioid use after hip fracture surgery
Sep 02, 2021
Risk factors for persistent opioid use include prior substance abuse, smoking, higher body mass index and fracture fixation surgery.