Study: Maryland ERs struggle to treat overdoses from unknown drug combinations

Emergency departments across Maryland see hundreds of patients each year who present suffering from suspected drug overdoses. But a new study shows why it can be difficult for doctors to properly identify the types of drugs that are causing an overdose. A report based on studies conducted at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (UMMC Midtown) in Baltimore and the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center (PGHC) highlights the complexity of detecting and treating overdose…
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