Field-portable detection of fentanyl and its analogs: a review - Crocombe RA, Giuntini G, Schiering DW, Profeta LTM, Hargreaves MD, Leary PE, Brown CD, Chmura JW.
The need to detect fentanyl and its analogs in the field is an important capability to help prevent unintentional exposure or overdose on these substances, which may result in death. Many portable methods historically used in the field by first responders ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA requiring color changes to Duragesic (fentanyl) pain patches to aid safety ―emphasizing that accidental exposure to used patches can cause death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring color changes to the writing on Duragesic (fentanyl) pain patches so they can be seen more easily. This is part of an effort to prevent accidental exposure to the patches, which can cause serious harm and death in children, pets, and others. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - August 11, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Netflix ’s ‘Painkiller’ Is a Melodramatic and Convoluted Assessment of the Opioid Crisis: TV Review
While Fentanyl now dominates headlines as the drug wreaking havoc on our society, back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it was OxyContin that led conversations about the impact of overprescribed opioids. Formulated, produced, marketed and sold by the family-run organization Purdue Pharma, Oxy…#oxycontin #purduepharma #barrymeiers #painkiller #newyorker #patrickraddenkeefe #netflix #peterberg #edieflowers #virginia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 -- Following a four-day raid, Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies in Caribbean resorts of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum for irregular pill sales.
Last spring, the United States warned of dangerous pill sales to foreigners... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 -- Following a four-day raid, Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies in Caribbean resorts of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum for irregular pill sales.
Last spring, the United States warned of dangerous pill sales to foreigners... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Robert De Niro ’s grandson died from fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs, medical examiner says
Robert De Niro’s grandson died from a combination of illegal drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, a New York City medical examiner said Tuesday. Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez, 19, was found unconscious on July 2 at an apartment on 55 Wall St. in lower Manhattan. The aspiring actor was…#robertdeniros #newyorkcity #manhattan #sophiamarks #marks #robertdeniro #denirorodriguezs #drenadeniro #xanax (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
California Battles Fentanyl With a New Tactic: Treating Addiction in Prison
In response to soaring overdose deaths in state prisons, California started a sprawling addiction program. But keeping people on medication during and after a sentence can be difficult. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - August 9, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Noah Weiland and Rachel Bujalski Tags: Opioids and Opiates Prisons and Prisoners Buprenorphine (Drug) Drug Abuse and Traffic Fentanyl Ex-Convicts California United States Politics and Government vis-photo Source Type: news
Human antibody that targets carfentanil, fentanyl and related opioids reverses overdose effects in preclinical study
An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose in preclinical tests conducted by scientists at Scripps Research.
Carfentanil is a variant of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and about 100 times as potent as its chemical cousin. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - August 8, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Sister of Portland man featured in NYT M110 story sues to collect damages from car accident
Anthony Saldana came to Portland in 2018 and ended up homeless, then died of a fentanyl overdose. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - August 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news
The rise and rise of fentanyl in postmortem casework - Cooper G.
Forensic toxicology laboratories are navigating a period of time with increasing drug overdose deaths, an opioid epidemic, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the illicit drug market flooded with novel psychoactive substances. In New York City, the De... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
DOJ arrests two drug trafficking groups in massive drug bust with $300K in cash, fentanyl-laced opioids
The U.S. Department of Justice arrested two drug trafficking groups following a multi-year, multi-state investigation for trafficking fentanyl-laced heroin, cocaine, and other drugs in Chicago and surrounding states. The U.S. Department of Justice said in a press release that the investigation…#bentley #mercedesbenz #wisconsin #minnesota #ohio #ronaldjohnson #darien #charleslawrence #darrelljones #derekdonley (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fentanyl's Bad Enough. Unless Congress Acts, Drug Crisis Could Get Worse
Fentanyl is bad enough. But when you discover that the synthetic drugs you're injecting into your bloodstream are not only killing you, but causing your body to decay while you're still alive, you know you're in deep trouble. Unfortunately, that's where reluctant addicts like Tracey McCann find…#traceymccann #xylazine #philadelphia #dea #tennessee #fend #latinamerican #beijing #cartels #marcorubio (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bed Bugs Spreading MRSA? Henrietta Lacks Settlement; Tickets for Fentanyl
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An experimental study found that bed bugs can acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), supporting the hypothesis that they may contribute... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - August 2, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Scenes From a City That Only Hands Out Tickets for Using Fentanyl
Oregon ’s experiment to curb overdoses by decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs is in its third year, and life has changed for most everyone in the city of Portland. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jordan Gale and Jan Hoffman Tags: your-feed-science Drug Abuse and Traffic Fentanyl Fines (Penalties) Heroin Medicine and Health Opioids and Opiates Police Homeless Persons Oregon Portland (Ore) OxyContin (Drug) Therapy and Rehabilitation Addiction (Psychology) Source Type: news
Oregon deputies make largest fentanyl bust in county history
Deputies in Oregon made the largest fentanyl bust in their county history last week, seizing tens of thousands of pills and powder packed into gallon-sized plastic bags, authorities said. The bust happened Tuesday as investigators were watching a wanted person in Portland's Goose Hollow…#oregon #portland #clackamascounty (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
