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09/29/2022

North Carolina recently received the first payment of $30 Million from a $26 Billion settlement. Two mothers who lost their children to the had some things to say.

Two NC moms: “We are among thousands of North Carolina parents who lost children.” | Opinion

09/28/2022

's settlement with thousands of cities and counties, worth between $10 billion and $12 billion, could rank as the largest deal ever -- if it passes a federal judge’s review. But where do pharma’s other major settlements fall on that list? You might be surprised; a lot of big companies have had to fork over some serious money.

Purdue’s pending opioid settlement with thousands of cities and counties, worth between $10 billion and $12 billion, could rank as the largest deal ever inked by a pharma if it passes a Cleveland f | Purdue’s pending opioid settlement with thousands of cities and counties could rank as the large...

09/27/2022

The has refused to share or disclose its data and scientific reviews supporting the order to remove products from the market. The manufacturer filed suit last week in federal court, accusing the FDA of violating the .

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Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs is suing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the agency’s refusal to disclose documents supporting its order to remove Juul’s products from …

09/26/2022

A three-judge panel in the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in asked some pointed questions, including whether J&J had used it's legal strategy to gain "a litigation advantage". Over 40,000 cancer patients -- most of whom are women -- have sued the company, claiming J&J's talc baby powder includes and contributed to or caused or .

Critics say a legal maneuver by one of the world's wealthiest corporations could set a precedent, allowing non-bankrupt companies and rich individuals to avoid liability for wrongdoing.

09/26/2022

is the leading cause of overdose deaths in America, along with other synthetic opioids. The reports that over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic .

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become the leading cause of overdose deaths in America, along with other synthetic opioids. The CDC reports that over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids.

09/24/2022

A 3-judge panel questioned the legitimacy of Johnson & Johnson’s plan to form LTL Management in order to absorb legal liabilities from talc-related lawsuits. If they decide it's an illegitimate business move, J&J will have to defend itself against more than 30,000 lawsuits across the country alleging their talc-based products caused people's cancers.

J&J’s talc solution under legal review; Novartis appeals to Supreme Court Business, Therapeutics J&J’s talc solution under legal review; Novartis appeals to Supreme Court Published: Sep 21, 2022 By Alex Keown BioSpace A 3-judge panel questioned the legitimacy of Johnson & Johnson’s plan to for...

09/20/2022

Some interesting information on addiction and issues in the US Military from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. It explores the relationship between opioid prescription use with alcohol use disorder and the severity of alcohol abuse in military servicemembers after they've experienced combat injuries.

Previous studies have identified combat exposure and combat traumatic experience as problematic drinking risk factors. Increasing evidence suggests that opioid use increases the risk of alcohol use disorder. This study investigated the association between opioid prescription use after injury and (1)...

09/19/2022

St. Louis has come up with a proactive way of helping combat the . The city has seen a 500% increase in within its black communities over the past five years. Making more easily available and accessible to average citizens could make a big impact.

Each box has two doses of Narcan, which reverses opioid overdose effects, a rescue breathing mask, and instructions.

09/12/2022

"All the Beauty and the Bloodshed" won the coveted Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. The film follows artist and activist Nan Goldin's campaign against the now-infamous .

"I've never known anyone like Nan," said director Laura Prater. "Someone who could decide to take on the billionaire Sackler family, which is ruthless and responsible for countless deaths and so much bloodshed.”

Golden Lion award goes to Laura Poitras's documentary tracing Nan Goldin's battle against billionaire family; Special Jury prize goes to jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi

09/02/2022

In total, Erie county is expected to receive nearly $16 million from the settlement. According to settlement guidelines, the money must go toward prevention, treatment, to a wide range of opioid remediation uses, as identified in the settlement brief.

The money, which will go toward opioid use abatement, is the first of 17 payments the county will receive on an annual basis between now and 2039.