Tag: Opioid crisis

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New FDA-Approved Overdose-Reversal Medication by Purdue Pharma

Purdue Pharma, infamous for its role in the opioid crisis, has received FDA approval for a new auto-injector device designed to reverse opioid overdoses. The device, known as Zurnai, uses nalmefene, a potent version...
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Fentanyl Use in Pregnancy: Risks and Birth Defects

The use of illicit fentanyl during pregnancy has been linked to a concerning increase in babies born with severe birth defects that affect their growth and development. Recent research has identified a condition known...