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Purdue Pharma Edits Public Service Ad In Washington Post
Did OxyContin maker admit opioids can be dangerous even when patients take them as prescribed then walk it back?
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Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
KHNs newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you dont have to.
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Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you dont have to.
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Facebook Live: The Marketing Plan That Fueled An Addiction Epidemic
KHN senior correspondent Fred Schulte talks about a cache of files detailing Purdue Pharmas early OxyContin marketing plan.
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What A U.S.-China Trade War Could Mean For The Opioid Epidemic
The nations effort to combat this public health crisis could get caught in the crossfire of the Trump administrations trade policies.
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Tennessee-Based Pain Management Group To Close Clinics Amid Financial Turmoil
The CEO of Comprehensive Pain Specialists was indicted in April. Now the group is closing clinics across several states.
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Readers And Tweeters Let Loose Over Kids Being Detained At The Border And More
Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
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Doling Out Pain Pills Post-Surgery: An Ingrown Toenail Not The Same As A Bypass
As the opioid epidemic rages, a Johns Hopkins surgeon and researcher is leading an effort to curb overprescribing by offering procedure-specific guidelines to ensure that post-surgical patients leave the hospital with enough, but not too much, pain medication.
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Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
KHNs newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you dont have to.
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In New Hampshire, Even Mothers In Treatment For Opioids Struggle To Keep Children
New Hampshire parents who are trying to overcome opioid abuse face a ticking clock and limited state resources to try to keep their parental rights.
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KHN EXCLUSIVE
How America Got Hooked On A Deadly Drug
An inside look at how Purdue Pharma pushed OxyContin despite risks of addiction and fatalities.
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Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
KHNs newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you dont have to.
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Best Reads Of The Week With Brianna Labuskes
KHNs newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you dont have to.
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Best Reads Of The Week With Brianna Labuskes
KHNs newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you dont have to.
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Podcast: KHNs What The Health? Much Ado About Drug Prices
In this episode of KHNs What the Health? Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call discuss President Donald Trumps proposals to control prescription drug prices and the efforts to sell the plan to lawmakers and the public. Also, Rovner interviews emeritus law professor Timothy Jost about the state of the Affordable Care Act.
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What Explains The Rising Overdose Rate Among Latinos?
Opioid addiction is often portrayed as a white problem, but overdose rates are now rising faster among Latinos and blacks. Cultural and linguistic barriers may put Latinos at greater risk.
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Reversing An Overdose Isn’t Complicated, But Getting The Antidote Can Be
Last month, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adamsurged more Americans to carry and learn to use naloxone, which can save someone from an opioid overdose. But the drug, brand-name Narcan, can be difficult to get and expensive.
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Best Reads Of The Week With Brianna Labuskes
KHNs newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you dont have to.
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For The Babies Of The Opioid Crisis, The Best Care May Be Moms Recovery
Research is just beginning on infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome, and doctors are optimistic that normal development is possible. Monitoring the families and making sure parents are treated for addiction is key.