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AddictionJul 18, 2026

ED Naloxone Need: 3.87M At-Risk Visits vs. 226K Overdoses

A 2026 emergency department claims analysis estimated 3.87 million United States ED visits in 2021 where take-home naloxone could have been clinically relevant, compared with 226,453 ED-trea…

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DrugsJun 3, 2026

Levetiracetam After Stroke: 9 Fewer Deaths in Older Adults

A 2026 Medicare target-trial emulation found continued levetiracetam after acute ischemic stroke was associated with 53 vs. 62 deaths per 1,000 over 90 days, a risk difference of −9 deaths p…

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