Tag: opioid_use_disorder
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Mobile Medical Units Cut Deaths by 71% Among People Who Inject Drugs, NIH-Funded Trial Finds
An NIH-funded trial in five U.S. cities found integrated HIV and addiction services delivered via mobile medical units reduced all-cause deaths by 71% among people who inject drugs, though PrEP and MOUD use did not differ between groups.
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NIH Advances Experimental Opioid Use Disorder Treatment with Mitragynine Trial
NIH's Investigational New Drug application for mitragynine, a kratom compound, is now active, enabling a Phase I clinical trial. This study will assess the safety and tolerability of mitragynine as a potential new treatment for opioid use disorder, addressing high…
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CDC Reports on Enteric Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Opioid Use Disorder
A CDC report indicates that enteric disease outbreaks are often linked to private homes and farms, with poultry as a major source. Reports also cover Autism Spectrum Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder.
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MMWR Reports: Histoplasmosis Outbreak in Costa Rica, Salmonella Linked to Charcuterie Meats
MMWR reports a histoplasmosis outbreak among Costa Rica travelers and a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats. The report also addresses autism and opioid use disorder treatments.
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