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While #methadone & SL #Buprenorphine are standard pharmacological treatment for #opioid use disorder, novel longer-acting formulations can improve treatment outcomes. Yet people with OUD cannot always access these treatments due to cost & availability (1/3)

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Investigating outcomes in a substance use treatment provider: a cross-sectional comparison of long-acting injectable buprenorphine and oral medication for opioid use disorder
Objectives Advances in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) have seen the development of long-acting injectable opioid substitutes which could improve outcomes for people with OUD. However, comp...
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February 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
In January 2025 @nhsUHLG declared a critical incident due to pressures of #flu and #respiratory illness in #Liverpool. #vaccinations can reduce #influenza severity, yet rates remain low. We analysed sociodemographic factors related to #vaccine uptake (1/3)
February 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM