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Diabetes and Poor Diet; Non-Surgical Sciatica Treatment

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Apr 29, 2023
Benefits to Skin Cancer Screening? The Verdict on OTC Hearing Aids

Also in TTHealthWatch: chronic pain in U.S. adults, and a new treatment for C. diff

Apr 22, 2023
Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Space

John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy

Apr 19, 2023
FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Pain

Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design

Apr 17, 2023
Doctor's Ashes Launched Into Space

John Darby, MD, had a lifelong love of aviation, aerospace, and astronomy

FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Pain

Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design

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Bears and Blood Clots; Acquitted Husel Sues for $20M; Church Fined Over COVID Rules

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 14, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Chronic Pain Affects 21% of Americans, CDC Reports

Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities

Apr 13, 2023
A photo of prescription bottles of pain medication sitting on the edge of a bathroom sink.
What Makes Brazilian Butt Lifts So Deadly?

South Florida deaths show why the BBL is the "most dangerous aesthetic procedure ever performed"

Apr 11, 2023
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Local Anesthesia Before Breast Cancer Surgery Improves OS in Randomized Trial

Intervention is inexpensive, easy to implement, researchers say

Apr 07, 2023
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Patient on Fire!

YouTuber Max Feinstein, MD, on how to stop and prevent this anesthesia emergency in the OR

Apr 07, 2023
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Mail-Back Envelopes Will Be Dispensed With Outpatient Opioid Scripts

Strategy will provide another option to dispose of unneeded medications, FDA says

Apr 03, 2023
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FDA OKs First OTC Product for Reversing Opioid Overdoses

Make the product accessible with "an affordable price," says FDA Commissioner

Mar 29, 2023
FDA APPROVED OTC naloxone (Narcan) over a photo of vending machine full of boxes of Narcan.
Cannabis Use Common in Post-Surgery Patients on Opioid Tapering

More than half of patients in Hopkins' pain program had history of cannabis use

Mar 28, 2023
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Study Renews Debate on Timing of Surgery After COVID Infection

In VA cohort, no higher risk for adverse postoperative outcomes seen within 60 days of infection

Mar 28, 2023
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Less Abuse With Extended-Release Oxycodone, Poison Center Data Suggest

Percentage involving severe medical outcomes also lowest

Mar 28, 2023
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Drug Shortage Leads to Firing Squads; FTC Non-compete Backlash; Illegal Laughing Gas

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Mar 28, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Children Do Well With Fewer Opiates After Surgery

Hospital outcomes similar when reserving opiates for breakthrough pain

Mar 27, 2023
AAPM over a photo of Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Use of EMR Directive Tied to Reduced Opioid Prescribing After Spine Surgery

Small study shows drop in average number of pills at discharge

Mar 27, 2023
AAPM over a photo of Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Opinion
The No Surprises Act: Debunking the Myths

Misinterpretation could influence the implementation of the law

Mar 21, 2023
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