A fentanyl antidote is saving lives. But it isn’t ending the fentanyl crisis The US death toll from fentanyl is falling as communities hand out overdose-reversal drug naloxone. Behind the good news, opioids remain rife - and users report harrowing effects from the antidote. 12/20/2024 - 9:16 pm | View Link
How to save a fentanyl victim: Key facts about naloxone Naloxone is an over-the-counter nasal-spray medication that can save an overdose victim by rapidly reversing the effects of fentanyl, heroin and other opioids. 12/20/2024 - 9:05 pm | View Link
Opioids have been killing the same generation of Black men in Chicago for decades Black men born 1951-1970 always have had the greatest risk of dying of overdoses, even in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It's true in Chicago, Baltimore, Washington and other big cities, an investigation by ... 12/20/2024 - 8:03 am | View Link
Pirouette Medical’s auto-injector wins 2024 Product of the Year The Naloxone HCI Auto-injector from Pirouette Medical, based in Portsmouth, NH, has won the title of the NH Tech Alliance’s 2024 Product of the Year. 12/20/2024 - 5:03 am | View Link
Drug overdoses are dropping in Missouri. But, according to MODHSS, the opioid epidemic is far from over. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services credits the widespread availability of Naloxone for the drop in overdose deaths. 12/19/2024 - 12:57 am | View Link
Naloxone Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan among others, is an opioid antagonist, a medication used to reverse or reduce the effects of opioids. [13] For example, it is used to restore breathing after an opioid overdose. [13] 12/19/2024 - 9:08 pm | View Website
Naloxone Naloxone has been used as an antidote to opioids for over 50 years, and the drug has been readily available as a parenteral formula. Naloxone acts as a pure μ-opioid receptor competitive antagonist and is instrumental in preventing accidental overdose of opioids. 12/19/2024 - 5:11 pm | View Website
Naloxone DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. 12/19/2024 - 5:08 am | View Website
Lifesaving Naloxone | Stop Overdose | CDC Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time. 1 Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry. 12/19/2024 - 2:02 am | View Website
WHAT IS NALOXONE? HOW DOES NALOXONE WORK AND HOW DO YOU USE IT? Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. 1 Often given as a nasal spray, naloxone is safe and easy to use. 12/19/2024 - 1:12 am | View Website
The Hurricanes stayed hot on the transfer recruiting trail Saturday, securing a commitment from Michigan State defensive back Charles Brantley.
Brantley was the fourth player to commit to UM on Saturday, joining defensive lineman David Blay, kicker Carter Davis and long snapper Adam Booker. Brantley announced his commitment on social media.
Brantley is listed as the No.
The Miami Dolphins will go a third consecutive Sunday without activating Pro Bowl edge rusher Bradley Chubb since his return to practice after a year-long rehab from a significant knee injury.
While the Dolphins did not bring Chubb back from the physically-unable-to-perform list Saturday, they did activate fellow outside linebacker Cameron Goode, who is set to make his season debut Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers after also making a lengthy rehab, tearing the patellar tendon in a knee Jan.
CORAL GABLES — Javon Ervin hit three of four from the line in the final minute of overtime and Carmelo Pacheco added two more with five seconds left as Mount St. Mary’s came from 10 points down to start the second half to upset Miami 78-74 on Saturday.
The victory was just the second all-time over a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Mountaineers’ first win over Miami, which has now lost eight of its last nine games.
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By MARK LONG
Associated Press
GAINESVILLE — Will Richard scored a career-high 26 points, three teammates notched double-doubles and No. 7 Florida remained undefeated with a 99-45 victory over North Florida on Saturday.
Richard made 9 of 12 shots from the floor, including 6 of 8 shots from 3-point range, and finished with five rebounds, two steals and two assists.
Sam Alexis chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The Miami Hurricanes are losing at least six defensive linemen this offseason, but they took a step toward rebuilding that unit Saturday afternoon.
Louisiana Tech defensive tackle David Blay committed to Miami, sharing the news on his social media page. Additionally, the Hurricanes landed FAU kicker Carter Davis and Charlotte long snapper Adam Booker.
Miami has added five transfers, with Saturday’s trio joining wide receiver C.
Former ballerina Jessie-Sierra Ross — the voice behind the “Straight to the Hips, Baby” blog — knows a thing or two about the art of presenting something beautiful.
Growing up, she writes, she loved helping her mom bake and observing icons like Julia Child and Martha Stewart make culinary magic. As her career into professional dancing progressed, she found that role complicated her relationship with food — she describes feeling like she had to deny herself decadence in what she ate, but she continued to develop an appreciation for plating and the artistry of a well-laid table.
Jessie-Sierra Ross, blogger behind “Straight to the Hips, Baby” is the author of the new “Seasons Around the Table: Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes.” (Courtesy Jonathan Ross)
Retiring from professional dancing gave her time to dig into cooking and hosting parties, where she found a winning formula.