Prenatal Opioid Exposure Linked To Low Cognitive Scores And Stunted Physical Development: Study
A new study warns of long-term developmental and cognitive problems in children exposed to opioids in the womb.…
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A new study warns of long-term developmental and cognitive problems in children exposed to opioids in the womb.…
The findings of a new study indicate opioid use during pregnancy can increase the risk of babies being born preterm, slow their development or cause behavioral disorders later in life.
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Plaintiffs involved in opioid crisis lawsuits have proposed a settlement negotiation structure which would involve every city and county within the United States.…
The makers of the painkiller Subsys say they may declare bankruptcy due to the rising costs of litigation, just days after the founder and several former executives were found guilty of racketeering charges.…
A new study warns of increasing rates of drug overdose among the nation’s youth.…
The FDA has launched a campaign promoting the safe removal of unused opioids from homes, as part of the fight against the opioid abuse crisis.…
The FDA is requiring opioids to carry new label warning about the risks of sudden discontinuation, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms, pain and suicide.…
The FDA is putting in place new rules on prescribing fast-acting forms of fentanyl in an effort to prevent overdoses, adverse events and misuse.…
Oklahoma and Purdue Pharma have reached a $270 million settlement to resolve claims the company’s mislead the public about the safety of OxyContin, helping to spur the national opioid crisis.…
A new study finds that long-term opioid prescriptions are increasing, and that prescriptions of the powerful painkillers vary widely from state-to-state.…