US regulators snip red tape for medical devices to curb opioid epidemic crisis

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Stimwave Technologies Inc. owner Laura Perryman expected her company to have to wait years before U.S. approval for her device providing pain relief for chronic migraines.

Now it seems that it will only take months thanks to a new initiative by the FDA to use medical devices, mobile medical apps, … Read More

10 Dos and Don’ts in Responding to an Opioid Overdose (ASAM)

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addiction outreach clinic dos don'ts of opioid overdose

The following list ten dos and don’ts when responding to an opioid overdose was created by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.  A link to the full digital brochure can be found by clicking here.

  1. Do call for help (dial 911)
  2. Do support the person’s breathing by administering oxygen
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