In Britain, the popular U.S. painkiller OxyContin is considered similar to morphine and used sparingly. Vicodin isn't even licensed. And at most shops, remedies like ibuprofen are sold only in 16-pill packs.
Nov 10, 2011
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People with painful diabetic neuropathy may be able to get relief from high-frequency spinal cord stimulation, according to a preliminary study released today, February 28, 2023, that will be presented at the American Academy ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Patients who have undergone sinus surgery can safely take an alternative pain medication that does not cause the side effects of narcotics such as fentanyl and Vicodin, a Loyola University Health System study has found.
Mar 23, 2012
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(HealthDay)—The gout medicine Uloric (febuxostat) carries a higher risk of death than allopurinol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Feb 25, 2019
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New contact lens technology to help diagnose and monitor medical conditions may soon be ready for clinical trials.
Mar 10, 2021
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People in chronic pain are some of the most difficult patients to treat. They have complex circumstances that medicine can't always remedy. Pain can be amplified, by depression and anxiety, genetics and quality of life. Genetics ...
May 4, 2018
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A new study published in Spine shows that early treatment by a physical therapist for low back pain (LBP), as compared to delayed treatment, was associated with reduced risk of subsequent healthcare utilization and lower ...
May 25, 2012
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Thinking about death can cause us to feel a sort of existential angst that isn't attributable to a specific source. Now, new research suggests that acetaminophen, an over-the-counter pain medication, may help to reduce this ...
Apr 16, 2013
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Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, is a medical condition you may not have heard much about—until recently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring a small number of cases of myocarditis ...
Jun 3, 2021
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study found that coronary artery bypass surgery added to medical therapy for selected chronic heart failure patients offered benefits over medical therapy alone. The combination of the two treatment ...
Apr 11, 2011
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