QuidelOrtho Corporation recently highlighted the urgent need for early detection in drug overdose cases during Episode 49 of their podcast, QuidelOrtho Science Bytes. The episode, titled "How Urgent Diagnostic Testing Can Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths," delves into the complexities of substance use detection and the evolving challenges faced by emergency departments. Vonda McAllister, Director of Global Product Management at QuidelOrtho, was featured, providing insights into the clinical and societal impacts of dangerous drug trends. The discussion also covered the limitations of Narcan and the increasing necessity for repeated doses due to powerful opioid analogs. Unfortunately, the URL for the full speech/interview is not available in the provided document.