FDA warns fentanyl patches kill patients when misused
FDA reports improper use of fentanyl transdermal patches continues to cause deaths. Doctors sometimes prescribe patches to non tolerant patients or for wrong pains, and patients may overdose by applying extra patches or exposing them to heat. The agency orders new patient guides with each box and cautions against prescribing patches to opioid inexperienced individuals while underscoring the need for careful pain management.
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Rising need and tight giving haunt holiday season
Across the nation families face deeper hardship as Salvation Army shelters report unprecedented waiting lists in Kansas, a Florida real estate agent seeks food bank help, and Maryland agencies note more young single mothers moving into shelters. Rising fuel, grocery, and housing costs curb donations while food banks warn of ongoing shortages. Thanksgiving shortfalls add to a growing year round need.
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