US health chief: overdose deaths may be leveling off
Health secretary Alex Azar said U S drug overdose deaths have begun to plateau after years of rises driven by opioids. He cautioned it is too soon to declare victory, noting multi-pronged efforts including expanded treatment and naloxone access.
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Utah student athlete shot by ex boyfriend. sex offender history exposed
A University of Utah track athlete and student, Lauren McCluskey, 21, was killed on campus by her former boyfriend Melvin Rowland, a convicted sex offender. Rowland had a lengthy criminal history including enticing a minor online and attempted forcible sex abuse, and he died by suicide after the shooting. Campus officials canceled classes and held a vigil as investigations unfolded.
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Diclofenac warning links to cancer comic origins and NSAID risks
Diclofenac known as Voltaren is an NSAID with risks including heart events and bleeding. A study notes higher rates of atrial fibrillation, stroke, heart failure, and related deaths after exposure. The piece warns against NSAID overuse and suggests non drug pain strategies and medical guidance for chronic pain.
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Chicago area hospitals送 naloxone kits to overdose patients
Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn began handing naloxone overdose reversal kits to patients discharged from emergency rooms for opioid related issues. The program, funded by Chicago Recovery Alliance, includes training videos and safety guidance, aiming to curb rising opioid deaths in Illinois with about 2,110 annual fatalities statewide.
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