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Predicting Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose Risk in Older Adults: Evaluating Prognostic Models

By MedXY 07/21/2026

This study develops and compares predictive models incorporating claims and patient-reported data to forecast time to first opioid use disorder (OUD) or overdose (OD) among older adults with chronic pain on opioids, identifying key risk factors for early intervention.

Emergency Medicine news Psychiatry

Peer Support After Opioid Overdose: Randomized Trial Finds No Reduction in Future Adverse Events

By MedXY 02/11/2026

A randomized clinical trial of the Relay peer-navigator intervention in New York City found no significant reduction in opioid-related adverse events compared to standard care, despite high patient satisfaction and the intervention's grounding in evidence-based harm reduction principles.

Anesthesiology news Psychiatry Specialties

Novel Benzodiazepines Intensify Opioid Overdose Severity: A Multicenter ED Study

By MedXY 09/01/2025

Novel benzodiazepine coexposure in opioid overdoses significantly increases the risk of mechanical ventilation and naloxone nonresponse, highlighting a critical challenge in emergency care management.

Clinical Updates Medical News Psychiatry Specialties

Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Youth Surge 168%: A Five-Year Analysis and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Overdose deaths from synthetic opioids alone in U.S. youth aged 15–24 surged 168% between 2018 and 2022, now representing one-third of all youth OD fatalities. Clinical vigilance, harm reduction, and targeted prevention are urgently needed.