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FDA approves Novartis biosimilar to Amgen's Enbrel

August 31, 2016

FDA approves Novartis biosimilar to Amgen's Enbrel

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Novartis AG's biosimilar version of Amgen Inc's arthritis drug Enbrel.

Playing with sports concussion doubles recovery time, study suggests

August 29, 2016

Playing with sports concussion doubles recovery time, study suggests

CHICAGO — Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study found.

Self-injury is a 'major killer' in US

August 29, 2016

Self-injury is a 'major killer' in US

When deaths from substance abuse are counted as self-inflicted, then deaths from self-injury in the U.S. are tied with deaths attributed to diabetes and outnumber those from flu and pneumonia or kidney disease, new research suggests.

Can adults develop scoliosis?

August 25, 2016

Can adults develop scoliosis?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: What are the symptoms of adult scoliosis?

Regular nibbling on nuts linked to low inflammation

August 25, 2016

Regular nibbling on nuts linked to low inflammation

Eating a handful of nuts five times per week may reduce inflammation, a condition that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic illnesses, say the authors of a recent U.S. study.

Heavy lifting by young workers linked to low back pain in midlife

August 23, 2016

Heavy lifting by young workers linked to low back pain in midlife

Young adults with jobs that involve heavy lifting and forceful movements might be at higher risk for back pain later in life, a study from Finland suggests.

New opioid candidate may help reduce overdoses

August 17, 2016

New opioid candidate may help reduce overdoses

The main cause of opioid overdose is respiratory suppression, but researchers have identified a compound that mimics commonly used drugs’ painkilling effects and lacks that lethal characteristic.

Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to behavior issues in kids

August 15, 2016

Pain drugs in pregnancy tied to behavior issues in kids

Women who take the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with behavior problems than those who don't use the drug, a British study suggests.

Senior drivers taking opioid painkillers have higher crash risk

August 15, 2016

Senior drivers taking opioid painkillers have higher crash risk

Seniors who get behind the wheel soon after starting to use narcotic pain relievers have twice the risk of getting into a serious car crash as their peers who use non-opioid painkillers, Swedish researchers say.

In 'awake' surgeries, surgeons must watch what they say

August 12, 2016

In 'awake' surgeries, surgeons must watch what they say

A growing number of surgeries performed with only local anesthesia create new challenges for surgeons, according to interviews with U.S. doctors.