With the release of the new television series “Dopesick,” which chronicles Perdue Pharma’s infamous role in opioid addiction in the United States, has come great interest in OxyContin and Oxycodone. Indeed, there is an ongoing unmet need for nonaddictive medications that are effective in treating severe pain. Recently, a new type of OxyContin … [Read more...]
Is Abuse-Deterrent OxyContin Effective?
New Data on Insulin in Human Milk
There is a lot of pressure on women who have recently given birth to breastfeed their infants rather than to rely on baby formula. The view that human milk is superior to formula comes from a plethora of data that show the specific benefits of breastmilk over formula, particularly in certain areas like immunity. Insulin is one factor that has … [Read more...]
Data Showing How Nurses Have Been Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Burnout has been increasingly recognized as a major challenge for healthcare providers and those who rely on them. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated burnout among several populations of healthcare providers and exposed them to working conditions that are unprecedented. A new study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing has revealed the … [Read more...]