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October 21, 2021
New Drugs, Generics, and a COVID-19 Treatment Update

...drug would be the first oral antiviral medication for COVID-19. For all of the latest updates on FDA drug approvals impacting workers’ comp, check out our interactive web tool, MedMonitor....

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February 8, 2019
Marijuana – What to Expect in 2019 and Beyond

...impact of medical marijuana from the public policy and healthcare perspectives – including workers’ compensation. Marijuana’s growing support has unfolded a variety of complex and multifaceted considerations that impact care...

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June 22, 2022
Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths on the Rise

...seventh most commonly prescribed medication nationally. While gabapentin is not frequently associated with overdose on its own, it is a controlled substance and when used with other central nervous system...

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May 20, 2024
Rezenopy Approved for Treatment of Opioid Overdose

...depression. Opioid pain medications are commonly used in workers’ comp, and even when used responsibly, opioids come with various risks, including potential overdose, highlighting the importance of naloxone drugs such...

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October 13, 2022
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December 21, 2022
FDA Approves Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

...effects of Tzield include decreased levels of certain white blood cells, rash and headache. For ongoing coverage of the latest drug approvals and alerts impacting workers’ comp, visit Med Monitor online....

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December 10, 2023
White House Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

...safety test results and other critical information with the U.S. government The Department of Commerce will develop standards and best practices for detecting AI-generated content and authenticating official content to...

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July 16, 2022
New Drug in Development Could Help Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries

...can hinder the healing process and lead to nerve cell death. AZD1236 was designed to suppress this inflammatory response in order to minimize damage and promote recovery. This latest trial...

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April 18, 2023
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

...of opioids and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose. As opioid pain medications are commonly used in workers’ comp and come with risk of overdose even when used properly,...

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April 24, 2024
Lot of Methocarbamol Recalled Due to White Particles

...- 10mL Vial to the consumer level due to a customer product complaint for the presence of white particles floating inside of the vial. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that...

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