Pain Management - Page 18

March 7, 2018

Prescription opioids fail rigorous new test for chronic pain

A new study published in JAMA found that opioids are no better than acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at easing chronic pain in the back, knees or hips.

February 21, 2018

Herbal drug kratom is linked to salmonella illnesses, CDC says

The popular botanical drug kratom is being linked to salmonella according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

February 12, 2018

Many people take dangerously high amounts of ibuprofen

Many adults who use ibuprofen and other so-called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs take too much, increasing their risk of serious side effects like internal bleeding and heart attacks, a U.S. study suggests.

February 11, 2018

OxyContin maker says it will no longer market opioid to doctors

In a surprise reversal, the maker of the powerful painkiller OxyContin said Saturday that it will stop promoting opioid drugs to doctors.

February 7, 2018

Herbal supplement kratom contains opioids, regulators say

U.S. health authorities say an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy contains the same chemicals found in opioids, the addictive family of drugs at the center of a national addiction crisis.

January 9, 2018

Large dosages of ibuprofen could kill sperm count in men, study says

The maximum allowed dosage of Ibuprofen for adults, 1,200 mg a day, may result in male infertility, according to a new study.

December 29, 2017

Frostbite: Know the signs and symptoms

When old man winter comes to town, it's important to make sure you and your family are ready for more than just a heavy snow fall.

November 9, 2017

Single or divorced Americans account for high rate of opioid overdose deaths: report

A report released by Sen. Mike Lee’s office says that opioid-related deaths are occurring more frequently among younger Americans, particularly those who are single or divorced and lack a college education.

November 7, 2017

British woman detained in Egypt for bringing painkillers made 'honest mistake,' brother says

A British woman detained in Egypt for bringing painkillers into the country made “an innocent, honest mistake,” her brother said.

November 5, 2017

Veterans back legalizing medicinal marijuana in American Legion survey

More than 80 percent of veterans support legalizing the medicinal use of marijuana and would want to use it as a potential treatment option, according to a national survey released Thursday by the American Legion.