Posts Tagged ‘Opioids’
People Who Inject Drugs Need Accessible PrEP, MOUD Information
A study reveals that people at a drug detoxification site were unaware of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, but were enthusiastic when informed.
Read MoreA Free App Breaks Barriers to Prescribing Medication for OUD
With the removal of the X-waiver, more doctors and nurses can prescribe buprenorphine to patients with addiction. This tool from BMC can help.
Read MoreLooking at Pupil Size for Effective Opioid Agonist Therapy
New research shows that pupillometry using an automated camera could improve treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms and outcomes.
Read MoreProgress Against Opioid Epidemic Is Not Reaching Black Americans
Treatment and harm reduction approaches for opioid use disorder have failed to effectively meet the needs of people of color, experts say.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Changes to Prescribing Buprenorphine for OUD
Miriam Komaromy, MD, medical director for the Grayken Center for Addiction at BMC, reacts to the news of increased access to a key medication for opioid use disorder.
Read MoreWhy Isn’t the Opioid Epidemic Getting Any Better?
Despite efforts to combat the opioid epidemic over the past decades, the data shows that death rates have not significantly improved — calling for a paradigm shift in how care is delivered.
Read MoreDrug Surveillance Systems Need ‘Complete Overhaul,’ Expert Says
Infectious disease physician Josh Barocas will use NIDA grant to create a novel surveillance network for people who use drugs, emphasizing community engagement.
Read MoreESC Model Improves Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Outcomes
The first multi-site study of the ESC model suggests a nonpharmacologic care model focused on maternal engagement is a safe option for widespread use.
Read MoreRelaxed Federal Policies Enable Street Outreach for Substance Use
Telemedicine and lower-barrier access to buprenorphine hold potential to make gains against the opioid epidemic after the COVID-19 crisis subsides.
Read MoreSocial Distancing May Increase HIV and Overdose Risk
Isolation and barriers to harm reduction services could increase overdoses and new HIV infections among people who use drugs, experts worry.
Read MoreA Gap in Diagnosis of Hep C Infections During the Opioid Epidemic
Federally qualified health centers see 10 times the HCV prevalence of the general population, but aren’t yet reaching their full potential in fighting this consequence of the opioid epidemic.
Read MoreFew Patients Receive Life-Saving Treatment After Opioid Detox
New research shows that the majority of patients don’t receive any further treatment in the month after a detox episode — but those who do are much more likely to survive.
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