A new implant tested in animals reverses drug overdoses

With continued development, the device has the potential to someday save human lives

implant designed to detect and reverse drug overdoses

This implantable device, not yet tested in humans, only animals, could someday help reduce opioid deaths, especially in high-risk individuals. It would be inserted under the skin, similar to a pacemaker.

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Naloxone has saved thousands of lives by reversing opioid overdoses. But its success hinges on someone being nearby who