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Implantable device to prevent opioid overdose has some practical issues to surmount.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 25, 2024 Source:Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose
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Researchers say modified version of CBD could help reverse fentanyl effects noted in in vitro trials. Much to be done to determine if it will progress to animal models and eventually testing in human trials.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 21, 2023 Source:Researchers say modified version of CBD could help reverse fentanyl effects Reference:Structure–Activity Relationship Study of Cannabidiol-Based Analogs as Negative Allosteric Modulators of the μ-Opioid Receptor
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Student and teacher naloxone training program to thwart opioid overdose deaths is an excellent idea and will save lives.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 16, 2022 Source:Students, teachers across Canada to be offered naloxone training to combat overdoses
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Recommendation promoting mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to opioid overdose victims does not jive with the available evidence and overcomplicates management by bystanders who want to help
Health Headlines Commentary for April 10, 2018 Source: Ontario makes controversial change on how to help overdose victims
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Ottawa Paramedics want more naloxone on their rigs to treat increasing numbers of opiate overdoses
Health Headlines Commentary for February 6, 2017 Source: Paramedics want to pack more naloxone as overdoses soar
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Health Canada to review changes to allow OTC access for naloxone to reverse effects of narcotic overdose
Health Headlines Commentary for January 18, 2016 Source: Health Canada plans changes to allow easier access to overdose drug
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Expanded use of naloxone in emergency situations recommended
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 9, 2015 Source: Health officers want overdose life-saver available Ontario-wide