Columbus, OH

Since launching our Overdose Prevention Framework in August, 2022, the FDA has taken some important steps to address the opioid overdose crisis. I’d like to catch up with you about opioid use disorder (OUD), and efforts we’re taking to mitigate this ongoing health condition. What is OUD and...

Treatment Using Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Can Save Lives

It depends. A pharmacist explains. Fentanyl and Dilaudid (hydromorphone) are two potent opioid pain relievers. Opioids are a family of medicines that produce effects similar to morphine. These medicines are Schedule II controlled substances per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation means they are likely to cause dependence or to be abused.

Fentanyl vs Dilaudid: Which Is Better?

More than 30% of adults in the United States experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Finding the right treatment can significantly diminish the effects of anxiety on a person’s daily life. However, the right treatment isn't the same for everyone. A healthcare provider can help...

Vistaril (Hydroxyzine) vs. Xanax (Alprazolam) for Anxiety

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a brand-name drug, while metformin is a generic drug. They’re both prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This article explains the main similarities and differences between Ozempic and metformin. If you’re considering taking one of these drugs, discussing this information with your doctor can help you decide whether one of these treatments may be right for you.

Ozempic vs. metformin

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

ORLANDO — Adults with type 2 diabetes experienced a reduction in HbA1c within 3 months of starting continuous glucose monitoring, regardless of insulin therapy, a presenter reported at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions. In findings from a retrospective analysis of data from the Optum Market Clarity database, adults...

Sustained reduction in HbA1c for adults with type 2 diabetes after starting CGM

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Tadalafil is a generic drug prescribed for erectile dysfunction and other conditions in adults. Tadalafil comes as a tablet that’s typically taken once per day. The dosage can vary depending on the condition. Tadalafil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the following conditions in...

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Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Eli Lilly said it applied for U.S. approval of its weight loss drug Zepbound for the treatment of the most common sleep-related breathing disorder and expects regulators to make a decision as early as the end of the year. The company released additional data from two late-stage trials showing that...

Eli Lilly expects FDA decision on weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea as early as end of the year

The U.S. has entered the “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic, characterized by skyrocketing use of stimulants like methamphetamine. A new study found that a duo of drugs is effective at curbing methamphetamine-positive drug tests by 27% compared to a placebo. “These findings have important implications for pharmacological...

No FDA-Approved Meth Treatments Exist, But New Study Offers Hope

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often associated with mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. A 2021 study showed that adults with ADHD were 4 times more likely to also have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared with people without ADHD. Adderall (amphetamine and dexamphetamine mixed salts) is a commonly...

Can Adderall Help Relieve Anxiety?

Michigan City, IN

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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A correctional officer at Indiana State Prison has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband into the facility, claiming the items were baked goods. Lowreatha Roberts, 56, of Michigan City, faces a Level 6 felony charge of official misconduct and a misdemeanor charge of trafficking with an inmate in La Porte Superior Court 2.

Correctional Officer Caught Smuggling Tobacco Disguised as Treats

Research from UCLA demonstrated that a combination therapy of naltrexone and bupropion effectively reduced methamphetamine use in trial participants over 12 weeks, suggesting the potential of pharmacological interventions in addressing rising overdose rates. A clinical trial on a two-drug therapy for methamphetamine use disorder reduced use of the highly addictive...

Breaking Free From Meth: UCLA’s Dual Drug Therapy Proves Effective in Clinical Trials

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The medication combines the effects of a bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drug to ease symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

New COPD Drug Is a True Multitasker

The study demonstrated clinical similarity between the proposed biosimilar and the reference products. Positive topline data of a confirmatory patient study for the proposed denosumab biosimilar AVT03 were announced by Alvotech today.1 The drug was compared to both denosumab reference product Prolia (denosumab) and Xgeva (denosumab). Results will be used to further support indications of the drug as a proposed biosimilar to Xgeva based on data extrapolation.

Proposed Denosumab Biosimilar AVT03 Demonstrates Positive Topline Data

IRONMAN trial highlighted that anemia severity and TSAT < 20% are key indicators for identifying patients with heart failure who may benefit from intravenous iron therapy. The IRONMAN trial aimed to clarify the relationship between iron deficiency, as indicated by various blood tests, and the response to intravenous iron therapy in patients with heart failure, according to research presented in the European Heart Journal. Conducted on 1,137 patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (≤45%), the study investigated the impact of baseline anemia severity, serum ferritin, and transferrin saturation (TSAT) on the response to intravenous ferric derisomaltose (FDI) compared to usual care.

IV Iron Therapy Benefits Patients With Heart Failure, Severe Anemia, and Low TSAT

Vitamin D could be beneficial as part of the therapeutic scheme for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), according to a study recently published in BMC Neurology. “While this article constitutes a single case report and thus cannot furnish conclusive evidence for clinical practice, it suggests that physicians should consider monitoring and supplementing vitamin D levels in patients exhibiting MG symptoms following gastrointestinal surgery,” the authors wrote.

Vitamin D Supplementation Shows Promise in Treating MG

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Extended-Release Subcutaneous Buprenorphine Injection May Reduce Fentanyl Use

HCPLive spoke with Joshua M. Cohen, MD, MPH, to discuss a post-hoc analysis of a phase 3 study that showed buprenorphine may be effective at reducing...

Extended-Release Subcutaneous Buprenorphine Injection May Reduce Fentanyl Use

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