Painkillers - Page 13

October 27, 2015

Does urine really ease the pain of jellyfish stings?

The question: I have no plans of peeing on myself anytime soon. But—just in case—will urine kill the pain of a jellyfish sting?

October 27, 2015

NYPD officers use life-saving spray to revive overdose victim

New York Police Department officers used anti-overdose spray to save the life of a 26-year-old man who had overdosed on painkillers Saturday, SILive.com reported.

October 27, 2015

1 in 3 Medicare patients receive painkillers from multiple doctors

Approximately one in three Medicare patients who receive prescriptions for narcotic painkillers get them from multiple doctors – a trend that could lead to an increased risk of hospitalization for these seniors.

October 27, 2015

Doctors are key source of pain pills for chronic abusers

Most Americans who abuse prescription pain killers get them free from friends or family, but a new study released on Monday shows that addicts who use these opiates most frequently gravitate toward doctors or dealers to get their fixes.

October 27, 2015

Drug firms work to find strong pain relievers that don’t invite abuse

Last year, scientists enlisted 40 recreational drug users to test one of the hottest questions in pharmaceutical research: Is it possible to develop a strong painkiller that doesn’t make people high?

October 27, 2015

CVS makes huge move in fight against heroin deaths

People in 14 states can now walk into a CVS and pick up an opioid-overdose antidote without a prescription, the company announced yesterday.

October 26, 2015

US prescription opioid misuse and deaths increase

The proportion of people reporting use of prescription opioids for reasons other than medical necessity fell between 2003 and 2013, but use disorders and overdose deaths increased, according to a new study.

October 26, 2015

Are you getting pain meds you don’t need?

Oxycontin. Vicodin. Percocet. Opiates like these can make the agony of surgery or cancer more bearable. But potent painkillers come with serious risks—namely addiction and even death.

October 26, 2015

Pain relievers may increase risk of irregular heartbeat

Popular pain relievers may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation – the most common cause of irregular heartbeat, The New York Times reported.

October 26, 2015

Acetaminophen not effective for lower back pain, study finds

A new meta-analysis review has concluded that acetaminophen is not effective for lower back pain or osteoarthritis, Medical News Today reported.