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Drug overdose deaths among pregnant, postpartum women increased: Study
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a new study, drug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women has increased.
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US drug overdose deaths hit record high of 107,000 in 2021: CDC
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of US citizens killed by drug overdoses soared to more than 107,000 last year, the highest figure ever recorded, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report issued on Wednesday.
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Personalized feedback can reduce opioid prescribing rates, study shows
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 19 (ANI): While drug overdose deaths reached an all-time high in 2021, opioid prescribing by physicians and clinicians dropped significantly in emergency departments that prioritized personalized feedback between peers, according to a new study.
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US drug overdose deaths top 1 million: NPR
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], January 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Deaths due to drug overdose have topped a million over past 20 years, U.S. broadcaster NPR reported on Thursday, citing statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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