Fentanyl test strips are saving lives, but that's just the beginning.

Published Date: 16 Feb 2023

Abbott has previously opposed legislation to test strips, but noted an 89% increase in fentanyl deaths in Texas over the past year.

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Most current smokers discharged from the emergency department who are reached by automated calls express interest in quitting smoking, but only about 1 in 5 accept a Quitline referral, a study finds.

Women with endometriosis hospitalized for pelvic inflammatory disease faced higher risk of treatment failure and disease recurrence than those without endometriosis.

(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

In women hospitalised with pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis is linked to a higher likelihood of treatment failure, recurrence, and longer hospital stay.

A cohort study shows that people who use opioids are likely to recognise an overdose in peers and safely administer take-home naloxone to save lives.

Probiotic supplementation reduced pain intensity and weekly episodes in children with functional abdominal pain disorders, but the clinical benefit was modest.

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