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- NIH Researchers Identify Novel "Superagonist" Opioid DFNZ with High Potency and Reduced Addiction Risk
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Medical News
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have discovered DFNZ, a synthetic opioid metabolite that provides robust pain relief in animal models without causing the life-threa...
- Clinical Trial Reveals Weekly Buprenorphine Injections Significantly Outperform Daily Sublingual Doses for Pregnant Patients Seeking Opioid Abstinence
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A National Institutes of Health study indicates that extended-release buprenorphine injections provide superior illicit opioid abstinence rates during pregnancy compared to traditi...
- NIH Clinical Trial Validates Weekly Injectable Buprenorphine as Superior Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A landmark study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that weekly extended-release buprenorphine injections are more effective at maintaining illicit opioid abstin...