Men, avoid impotence drugs before surgery
(HealthDay)—Men should not take erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis just before surgery, experts say.
Mar 21, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Men should not take erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis just before surgery, experts say.
Mar 21, 2016
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A study led by Boston Medical Center (BMC) indicates that most patients with chronic pain who are hospitalized after a nonfatal opioid overdose continue to receive prescription opioids after the overdose and are at high risk ...
Dec 28, 2015
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Two new studies conducted by researchers at the University of Otago show that not being able to afford prescription medicines can harm people's health.
Dec 7, 2015
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Strong painkillers known as prescription opioids appear to be overprescribed in some regions of British Columbia (B.C.), resulting in higher rates of overdose and death, according to a new study from UBC.
Oct 28, 2015
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Americans from across the political spectrum are worried about the cost of prescription drugs for serious diseases, following weeks of news coverage about companies hiking prices for critical medicines.
Oct 28, 2015
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Patients undergoing rehabilitation for physical injuries and their physicians can better understand who is most at risk of abusing opioids by reviewing their family history, lifestyle and environment for critical cues about ...
Oct 5, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Though antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) varies greatly among providers, veterans with ARIs commonly receive antibiotics, according to a study published in the July 21 issue of the ...
Aug 13, 2015
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Adding the price tag to prescription medicines worth more than £20 in England is just a "headline grabbing gimmick," which, among other things, could potentially mislead patients into believing that cheaper drugs are somehow ...
Aug 6, 2015
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If the cost of your prescription medicine is giving you a headache, you're not alone.
Jul 17, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), frequently utilized by emergency medicine physicians and designed to help identify patients who "doctor shop" for prescriptions, are used to guide clinical decisions ...
Jul 3, 2015
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