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Testosterone Therapy May Help Improve Pain in Men with Low Testosterone
Testosterone therapy is associated with decreased pain perception in men with low testosterone levels related to opioid pain relievers , a new study finds.
Ingleside man admits to selling fatal drugs to friend
An Ingleside man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lake County court to selling a fatal dose of a potent pain medication to a friend.
Authorities warn heroin hitting Hershey area
"The Sweetest Place on Earth" may have a bitter underbelly, according to authorities.
Insys Therapeutics to Present at the 2013 Wells Fargo Securities Healthcare Conference
President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael L. Babich, will participate in a presentation on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 1:10 p.m. ET.
BioDelivery Sciences Announces NDA Submission for BUNAVAIL on Track...
The positive outcome of the pre-NDA meeting allows BDSI to maintain its expectation of an NDA filing with FDA for BUNAVAIL in mid-summer 2013 as planned.
Now Available: Kedem Pharmaceuticals Inc. (KDMP) - Pharmaceuticals &...
The company develops the process of drug delivery and formulation. It conducts the development of platform technologies for drug delivery through the sublingual.
Investigation of heroin-fentanyl murder
A dangerous and deadly new drug is on the streets of Western New York, and it might be to blame for a man's death.
Medical officials put out warning after drug deaths
A Qualicum Beach mother wants to sound the alarm on the drug she says killed her teenage daughter before Christmas.
Officials link overdose spike to synthetic drug
Authorities in Lebanon County said they've seen a spike in illegal drug overdoses in recent days because of a powerful narcotic that looks like heroin but is much more potent.
Personal support worker faces charges over missing drugs
A personal support worker is facing 12 charges after a drug went missing at an area nursing home, causing "bodily harm," to patients, police said.
BioDelivery Sciences to Present at the William Blair 33rd Annual Growth Stock Conference
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. announced that Dr. Mark A. Sirgo, President and Chief Executive Officer of BDSI, will present at the William Blair 33 Annual Growth Stock Conference.
Spike in fatal fentanyl overdoses sparks warning in B.C.
Health officials is B.C. have issued a warning to drug users to stay away from a powerful prescription painkiller that has been linked to nearly two-dozen deaths in the province already this year.
Fentanyl-related deaths spark warning
Provincial health officials are warning of a potent prescription drug on the streets responsible for at least eight deaths in the Capital Region so far this year.
Man hanged himself after coming off medication, inquest hears
A MAN hanged himself after trying to come off his medication more quickly than his doctor advised, an inquest heard.
Powerful illicit opioid fentanyl has already killed 23 people in B.C. this year
Packets of Fentanyl: Illicit use of the powerful opioid is being blamed for nearly four dozen deaths in B.C. so far this year.
B.C. health officer issues warning about overdoses of prescription drug
B.C.'s health officer is asking emergency doctors and other health-care workers to be on the lookout for potential overdoses involving a powerful prescription painkiller.
Archimedes Pharma Limited - Medical Equipment - Deals and Alliances...
It provides treatments in the fields of oncology, pain, and critical care sectors.. The products of the company include fentanyl pectin nasal spray, fentanyl nasal spray, morphine sulphate capsule, apomorphine HCl injection, formulation of vitamins B and C, oral solution, and carmustine implant.
BioDelivery Sciences to Present at the Jefferies 2013 Global Healthcare Conference
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. announced that Dr. Mark A. Sirgo, President and Chief Executive Officer of BDSI, will present at the Jefferies 2013 Global Healthcare Conference.
Child Dies After Finding Used Fentanyl Patch
A 12-year-old girl in Missouri died of a Fentanyl overdose after she unknowingly put a used painkiller patch on her leg.
The management of acute pain is usually straightforward. However chronic pain management can be complex, especially for chronic pain that is not due to cancer.