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The higher risk of blood clots (venous thromboembolism, VTE) seen in women who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with hormonal contraceptives (HCs) is likely due to the health problem for which the painkillers ...
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Researchers from the University of Alberta have found that opioids are best used for acute pain relief for four weeks or less and may cause more harm than good when used for chronic pain for more than 12 weeks.
Oct 14, 2026
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Taking opioids for years does not seem to reduce pain or improve functioning in people with chronic back pain, according to a new Northwestern University study that compared 70 long-term opioid users with 70 similar patients ...
Oct 7, 2026
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The number of prescriptions dispensed for benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium declined in the United States over the past 10 years, potentially suggesting that doctors have become more cautious about prescribing these sedatives, ...
Sep 30, 2026
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When was the last time your doctor or pharmacist suggested that you consider stopping a medication?
Sep 25, 2026
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Alcohol, opioids, nicotine, cocaine and other addictive substances are known to influence the brain's reward system, the network of brain regions involved in the reinforcement of pleasure-seeking behaviors. Many of these ...
A comprehensive guideline update with 16 recommendations to reduce vaccination distress, with suggestions ranging from applying topical pain relief to distractions, has been published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal
Sep 21, 2026
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A new Ontario-wide study reveals that common medications, from statins to iron supplements, are quietly setting off prescribing cascades that leave older adults unknowingly taking drugs to treat side effects of other drugs.
Sep 10, 2026
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Researchers at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) 23rd Annual Meeting presented an experimental neurointerventional technique designed to treat severe back pain, a leading cause of disability and opioid use, ...
Jul 23, 2026
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Children exposed to opioids before birth may face increased risks of difficulties with vision, attention, behavior and learning during their school years, according to a new study.
Jul 22, 2026
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