World News Story Covid 19 Pandemic May Lead To More Opioid Deaths

Illicit opioids linked to post-pandemic rise in fatal overdoses in Nova Scotia: study

A new study shows the decline in opioid-related deaths reported in Nova Scotia early in the COVID-19 pandemic was followed by a significant increase in deaths linked to illicit versions of the drug as ... Read More

With focus on COVID-19, experts fear opioid crisis may worsen unseen

WASHINGTON – A deadly epidemic has been on the rise this year in Arizona – but this one has drawn scant media attention. With the world focused on COVID-19, local and national experts say a growing ... Read More

Rate of opioid prescriptions written for COVID-19 long-haulers prompts addiction concerns

COVID-19 long-haulers, those who develop long-term symptoms after being infected with COVID-19, are being prescribed opioids at a rate that raises concerns about addiction, according to a recent study ... Read More

COVID-19 heart changes raise death risk; virus may be lead killer of young adults during surges

Oct 26 (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the ... Read More

Decline in pediatric rescue breathing increased deaths during the pandemic

Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. In these emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep ... Read More

COVID Pandemic Drove Up Deaths From Respiratory Distress and Sepsis

Deaths from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis spiked in the US during the COVID pandemic, and subsequently declined, according to new data presented at the American College of ... Read More