Medications
Using meds to manage your arthritis pain: An overview
Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation.
Sep 19, 2023
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Surgery
Study finds higher risks of readmission, mortality among surgical patients discharged with opioids
A research team comprising members from the Department of Surgery, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Medications
Using a CBD product? Be sure to tell your doctor
Cannabinoid products may interfere with some prescription medications, so people who use them should add these to the list of supplements they tell their doctors about.
Sep 18, 2023
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Prescribing just a few opioid tablets to patients discharged from emergency departments can ease pain but prevent misuse
Half of patients discharged from the emergency department need only five tablets or fewer of morphine 5mg or an equivalent opioid pain killer, according to new research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress.
Sep 16, 2023
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Health
Nicotine e-cigarettes, prescription drugs and dual NRT identified as most effective stop-smoking aids
Nicotine e-cigarettes and two prescription medications that curb symptoms of withdrawal are the most effective stop-smoking aids, according to a comprehensive, multinational review by a team of scientists, including a University ...
Sep 12, 2023
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Surgery
Surgery soon? Use these 3 tips to manage post-surgical pain
When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind.
Sep 10, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Melatonin for kids: Is it safe? How to help school children get good sleep
Lots of parents are giving their children the supplement melatonin to help with sleep, but is it safe?
Sep 10, 2023
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Medications
A free online tool can help prostate cancer patients save on out-of-pocket drug costs
A free online tool could potentially save some prostate cancer patients more than $9,000 in out-of-pocket drug costs, a new study finds.
Sep 5, 2023
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Medications
Counterfeit pills fuel rising number of fatal drug overdoses
A growing number of overdose deaths in the United States involve counterfeit pills, health officials reported Thursday.
Sep 1, 2023
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Medications
Obesity experts spotlight safety gap in clinical trials and drug labeling for people with obesity
A new opinion piece published in Health Affairs Forefront raises questions around current approaches to assess drug safety and effectiveness in people with obesity. The article sheds light on how increased body fat can modify ...
Aug 30, 2023
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