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As a follow up to our post regarding Zohydro, a pure formulation of hydrocodone, this article explains the potential benefits of “the first single-entity hydrocodone” treatment. Current prescribed formulations of hydrocodone typically contain other non-opioid compounds like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, both often added to discourage recreational use. However, oversuse of acetaminophen is the most . . . → Read More: Potential Benefits of Pure Hydrocodone Formulation Seen in Clinical Trial 
With recent high profile cases (Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson) involving the strong anesthetic Propofol, this article in Forensic Magazine offers a timely perspective of the analytical and legal challenges encountered when testing for Propofol. Propofol: An Analytical and Medico-Legal Challenge
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In medicine it is important to use words correctly to convey as much objectivity as possible. Incorrect word usage can lead to false assumptions that affect treatment plan development and even, in some cases, poor clinical decisions. With the mushrooming growth of drugs being prescribed for Pain Management purposes, word distinctions need to be . . . → Read More: Aberrant Drug-Related Behavior: Is There Correct Terminology? UTAK is proud to announce three important new websites: Vitamin D Controls – www.vitamindcontrols.com Immunosuppressant Controls – www.immunosuppressantcontrols.com Pain Management Controls – www.painmanagementcontrols.com UTAK’s Control Freaks recognized that we had to address the specific needs of labs in seeking to learn about these three types of controls. That’s why we included not only the . . . → Read More: Vitamin D, Immunosuppressant, and Pain Management Controls – 
As an integral member of the Pain Management Treatment Team, UTAK can help answer the questions doctors prescribing medications for pain management must answer. Is the patient compliant? Is the patient using unauthorized medications? Is the patient using illicit drugs? Is the patient addicted or becoming addicted? Can the risk of drug toxicity from . . . → Read More: Pain Management Testing From Compliance to Addiction |
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