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Mashup Score: 27Researchers develop rapid test for detecting fentanyl - 2 month(s) ago
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind, handheld electrochemical sensor that can accurately detect fentanyl in urine within seconds.
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Mashup Score: 139stats - 5 month(s) ago
Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a low-cost method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. FTS are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, etc.) and drug forms (pills, powder, and injectables). 1 FTS provide people who use drugs and communities with important information about fentanyl in the illicit drug supply so they can take steps to reduce risk of overdose. 2 Look for organizations in your city or
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It’s nearly impossible to know if drugs contain #fentanyl unless you use fentanyl test strips (FTS). FTS can detect the presence of fentanyl in drugs whether they’re in powder, liquid, or pill form. Learn how to use FTS and lower your risk of overdose: https://t.co/nidHhzlCzW https://t.co/oitlkKXPxH
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Mashup Score: 21A novel syndrome associated with prenatal fentanyl exposure - 5 month(s) ago
A novel syndrome was suspected in individuals sharing short stature, microcephaly, distinctive facial features, and congenital anomalies. We enrolled …
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Mashup Score: 0Surveillance of Xylazine Use and Poisonings Is Needed—Without Blind Spots | Annals of Internal Medicine - 5 month(s) ago
In their article, D’Orazio and colleagues provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pharmacology, and clinical effects of exposure to xylazine in humans as an adulterant in opioids, alo…
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Mashup Score: 0Surveillance of Xylazine Use and Poisonings Is Needed—Without Blind Spots | Annals of Internal Medicine - 6 month(s) ago
In their article, D’Orazio and colleagues provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pharmacology, and clinical effects of exposure to xylazine in humans as an adulterant in opioids, alo…
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Mashup Score: 2Xylazine Adulteration of the Heroin–Fentanyl Drug Supply: A Narrative Review: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0 - 6 month(s) ago
Xylazine is an animal sedative, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, that is commonly used in veterinary medicine and is not approved for human use. Since 2016, xylazine has consistently appeared in the illicitly manufactured fentanyl supply and has significantly increased in prevalence, likely due to its low cost, easy availability, and presumed synergistic psychoactive effect. Clinical experience along with the available pertinent research were used to review xylazine adulteration of the drug supply and provide guidance on the care of patients exposed to xylazine. This review discusses xylazine pharmacology, animal and human clinical effects, and what is known to date about care of patients experiencing acute overdose, xylazine–fentanyl withdrawal, and xylazine-associated wounds.
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Mashup Score: 0Growing 'Tranq' Threat Poses Challenges for PCPs - 6 month(s) ago
With the growing prevalence of the animal tranquilizer xylazine, or ‘tranq,’ more testing and research will be key, according to a new study.
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Mashup Score: 0Xylazine Adulteration of the Heroin–Fentanyl Drug Supply: A Narrative Review: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0 - 6 month(s) ago
Xylazine is an animal sedative, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, that is commonly used in veterinary medicine and is not approved for human use. Since 2016, xylazine has consistently appeared in the illicitly manufactured fentanyl supply and has significantly increased in prevalence, likely due to its low cost, easy availability, and presumed synergistic psychoactive effect. Clinical experience along with the available pertinent research were used to review xylazine adulteration of the drug supply and provide guidance on the care of patients exposed to xylazine. This review discusses xylazine pharmacology, animal and human clinical effects, and what is known to date about care of patients experiencing acute overdose, xylazine–fentanyl withdrawal, and xylazine-associated wounds.
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Mashup Score: 0NYC Health Dept. wants everybody to carry Narcan | Fox News Video - 6 month(s) ago
FOX News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel tells ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ that the Health Commissioner urging residents to carry Narcan does not get to the ‘heart of the problem’ of fentanyl overdoses.
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Mashup Score: 0Special Section on Fentanyl and its Analogs in Forensic Science: Journal of Forensic Sciences: Vol 68, No 5 - 6 month(s) ago
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