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Buprenorphine has shown to be effective and has the potential for widespread use to address the opioid epidemic. A subset of individuals with OUD have been acquiring it without a prescription. 

Stephen Crystal, PhD: Buprenorphine has Potential for Widespread Treatment of OUD

During the analysis, investigators became fascinated by how many patients entered the buprenorphine treatment program for OUD having already been taking the drug without a prescription. 

Stephen Crystal, PhD: Buprenorphine Use Prior to Treatment Linked with Better Outcomes

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Teens and Young Adults Overdosing on Drugs for Common Mental Health Issues

The adverse event rate was 2.2% for patients with IBD following 1 dose of the vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccination Safe and Effective for IBD Patients

A national survey assessment compared against the 6-item "ABCDs of ASCVD prevention" show the significant prevalence of obesity.

Obesity May Be Most Overlooked Component of ASCVD Prevention Among US Adults

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