Innovative Fentanyl Vaccine Proposed to Combat Opioid Crisis
The fentanyl crisis has escalated, prompting innovative solutions like a proposed fentanyl vaccine aimed at preventing overdoses. This groundbreaking approach seeks to combat the opioid epidemic by eliciting an immune response against fentanyl, potentially saving countless lives. As researchers navigate challenges in development, the urgency for effective strategies to address this public health emergency remains critical.
Study Investigates Low Dose Morphine as Potential Treatment for Cough in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
A recent study, the PACIFY COUGH trial, has investigated the use of low dose controlled-release morphine as a potential treatment for cough in individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a progressive lung disease characterized by fibrosis, and cough…
San Joaquin County Introduces Naloxone to Vending Machines
San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) has taken a significant step towards better community health by introducing naloxone to three of its five vending machines. Naloxone, an opioid antagonist medication, is used to reverse the effects of an opioid…