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Chronic Pain Incidence Is High in the U.S.

New cases occur more frequently than other conditions, and often persist

May 17, 2023
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Diabetes and Poor Diet; Non-Surgical Sciatica Treatment

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

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Apr 22, 2023
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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
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The Evolution of Opioid Addiction Care

Addiction specialists on the start of the opioid crisis, current treatments, and a path forward

Apr 14, 2023
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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
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Chronic Pain Affects 21% of Americans, CDC Reports

Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities

Apr 13, 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.
Less Abuse With Extended-Release Oxycodone, Poison Center Data Suggest

Percentage involving severe medical outcomes also lowest

Mar 28, 2023
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Optimizing Meds to Reduce CVD Risk in Diabetes; New Agent for Cholesterol

Also in TTHealthWatch: heart disease risk factors in adults

Mar 18, 2023
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FDA Mandate on Acetaminophen-Opioid Combinations Appeared Effective

Hospitalizations for liver toxicity declined after FDA limited acetaminophen dose

Mar 07, 2023
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FDA Advisors Endorse Moving Naloxone Over the Counter

"A very important step from a public health perspective," says panelist

Feb 16, 2023
FDA ADCOMM OTC Narcan over a photo of Narcan nasal spray.
Proposed User Instructions for OTC Narcan Has FDA Concerned

In emergency setting, proper use and administration by consumer is "essential," says agency staff

Feb 14, 2023
FDA ADCOMM OTC Narcan over a photo of Narcan nasal spray.
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