Fentanyl and a Novel Synthetic Opioid U-47700 Masquerading as Street "Norco" in Central California: A Case Report.

In 2013 and 2014, more than 700 deaths were attributed to fentanyl and fentanyl analogues in the United States. Of recent concern is the cluster of unintentional fentanyl overdoses because of tablets thought to be "Norco" purchased on the street in Northern California. U-47700 (trans-3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethyl-amino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenz-amide) is a nonfentanyl-based synthetic opioid with 7.

Evaluating Violent Person Management Training for Medical Students in an Emergency Medicine Clerkship.

Objectives: Violence is a significant problem facing healthcare workers in the United States, particularly in emergency departments (EDs). Education is key to providing a safe environment for workers to ensure their ability to recognize and respond to violent patients and visitors. We studied the effects of a video podcast-based violence education program aimed at improving medical students' knowledge and confidence in identifying and responding to violence.