Nurse Accused of Stealing Morphine From Dying Patient

Nurse accused of stealing morphine from dying patient

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ANACORTES, WA (KOMO/CNN) – A family is outraged that their mother was not given the proper medication before she passed away. A nurse admitted to tampering with pain medication meant for Jean Felder, and Felder's children can't … registered nurse …
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Abuse-Deterrent Labeling Approved for Reformulated OxyContin

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“The [FDA's] decision to keep generic, non–abuse-deterrent OxyContin off the market will help protect patients, families and communities from the scourge of prescription drug abuse, and it supports an important transition in the market to safer …
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The Human Brainome Project

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Researchers hope the findings lead to new therapies for drug addiction, but the road to clinical application is a difficult one and requires a sustained investment. “The evolution of optogenetics or similar techniques needs a lot of help, because the …
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Rockburn Presents – Nora Volkow – Dr. Nora Volkow is the Director of the prestigious National Institute of Drug Abuse in Washington and a pioneer in the use of brain imaging in the pursuit of…