Much attention has recently focused on the use of opioids, which include morphine and related painkillers such as oxycodone. Though regarded as a blessing for patients suffering from severe and acute pain, they can also be ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Marijuana shows promise in treating illnesses ranging from depression and addiction to arthritis and epilepsy.
Nov 28, 2023
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Research from Nottingham University Business School is one step closer to helping to predict deaths from respiratory diseases by analyzing the shopping habits of customers in local authority areas across England.
Nov 22, 2023
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A study of more than 20,000 middle-aged U.S. adults found that lower-income status was associated with an increased risk for hypertension compared to other middle-aged adults with higher incomes. Those with higher incomes ...
Nov 21, 2023
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Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Patients dependent on pain medication describe feelings of "living in ...
Nov 20, 2023
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The Ohio Opioid Cap Law, enacted on August 31, 2017, limited the total dose and duration of opioids that could be prescribed for minors. The anticipated benefit of cap laws in preventing opioid overdose, death and addiction ...
Nov 17, 2023
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In a recent study that could revolutionize dental pain management, Rutgers researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD)—the non-addictive marijuana derivative—alleviates acute dental pain.
Nov 15, 2023
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is marketed by some suppliers as a painkiller, e.g., for osteoarthritis of the knee. Animal experiments have shown that the substance, which is extracted from the hemp plant, has an anti-inflammatory and ...
Nov 14, 2023
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Some patients with chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart may benefit from having a stent implanted, instead of chest pain medications.
Nov 13, 2023
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Pneumonia causes more than 1 million hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association.
Nov 13, 2023
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