Pharmacology
The pharmacology topic includes a variety of news, information, videos and feature articles about the science of drug action on biological systems.
Here’s an overview of what naloxone is and how responders are helping curb the opioid epidemic
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A lack of accurate data tracking led LogRX CEO and Founder Clive Savacool to redefine what pharmacology accountability looks like for street-level medics
Lisa Cassidy took action after noticing the amount of opioid overdose calls crews with St. Charles County Ambulance District were running
Officials said the Appalachian region has been ground zero for the opioid problem in recent years
Bad Batch Alert is an anonymous texting service that uses data to track fentanyl overdose hotspots and points users in the direction of harm reduction services
"… not my addiction” humanizes opioid addiction and affirms the paramedic reviewer’s belief in the importance of compassionate treatment
The recommendations will focus on law enforcement, prevention and harm reduction, and treatment and recovery
Richard Bryan was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and criminal recklessness after possibly dumping fentanyl on the floor of an ambulance
More than 64,000 died of drug overdoses last year in the U.S., most from opioids
The monthly injection has the potential to reduce dangerous relapses that occur when patients stop taking the currently available daily medication
Joseph Amello was sentenced to 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to deception, fraud, and forgery
Also in short supply is saline, or sodium chloride, the solution most frequently given to help rehydrate patients
Our co-hosts discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as easy ways of doing drug calculations
Jason Laut was convicted of wire fraud, falsifying narcotics logs, aggravated identity theft and tampering with fentanyl
The opioid death rate among African-Americans in Chicago was 56 percent higher than for Caucasians
Cardinal Health’s Opioid Action Program will include giving 80,000 doses of naloxone to first responders and increasing support for drug-disposal and education
The nerve stimulator is the first device to treat such symptoms including joint pain, anxiety, stomach aches and insomnia
The study found that a monthly shot works as well as a daily drug to prevent relapse
The new law includes a provision that creates an emergency drug and alcohol detoxification program to be administered by the Department of Health
A recent study concludes it will take a combination of medical cannabis and prescription drug monitoring programs to decrease opioid overdoses
Officials said 28 Wisconsin counties sued pharmaceutical companies, as well as doctors, for fraudulent marketing of prescription painkillers
The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders gives unified, evidence-based suggestions in the case of suspected fentanyl exposure
The number of annual drug overdose deaths in New Mexico has plateaued amid a series of pioneering policies to combat opioid addiction
The American Hospital Association said the problem was worsened as a result of Hurricane Maria’s impact on manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico
The panel recommended training doctors who prescribe opioids and allowing more emergency responders to administer overdose reversal drugs
New Jersey’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, alleging widespread deception over many years
Event at EMS World covered steps to avoid accidental fentanyl exposure during scene size-up, patient care and investigation
The bill would add fentanyl analogs to the synthetic opiates category of controlled substances, making it easier for prosecutors to go after manufacturers
The President’s declaration of a “National Public Health Emergency” falls well short of tackling the scourge of opioid overdose deaths
More than 140 Americans die every day from drug overdoses, including 91 specifically from opioids
Following on White House special commission recommendations, Trump announces a national public health emergency for the opioid emergency
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