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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The developers of the device say this can be a powerful way to address some consequences of the opioid epidemic.

Inside Northwestern scientists’ bid to make an overdose prevention implant

February 5, 2020

At the size of a USB drive, an implantable device created by Northwestern researchers can detect an opioid overdose, automatically alert first responders and administer a life-saving dose of naloxone —...

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Joanna Ciatti