Monthly Archives: July 2023

(MedPage Today) — Reports of the drug xylazine being detected in overdoses across the U.S. have been making news lately and present a new challenge in addressing our ongoing overdose crisis. Xylazine, sometimes referred to as “tranq,” is not… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — “It’s a perfect recipe for money, money, money, big dollars.” — Colleen Auer, JD, an Arizona lawyer speaking about for-profit nursing schools. “The glimmers of hope and possibility quickly fade.” — Eleonora Teplinsky… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — An article in the South Carolina Post and Courier in early 2022 recounts how a patient levied grave accusations against his physician. The doctor was accused of persistently trivializing the dangers of COVID, recommending hydroxychloroquine… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — It’s widely known that length of stay is one of the most important determinants of success in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Data has proven that the longer we can keep patients engaged, the better their long-term prognosis… Powered by WPeMatico

(MedPage Today) — I remember it like it was yesterday. Orientation had concluded, and it was showtime. Officially July 1. It felt like all the cramming from the last few weeks was sitting astutely in my upper chest. My breathing was fairly shallow… Powered by WPeMatico