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Aspirin Research Keeps Giving New Life to an Ancient Medicine
Aspirin is one of the most effective drugs available for high body temperature, pain and other problems.
Acetaminophen May Be Linked To Asthma In Children And Adults
New research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults exposed to the drug.
Acetaminophen May Be Linked To Asthma In Children And Adults, University of British Columbia Study
New research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults exposed to the drug.
Springfield, Illinois - An Illinois researcher has received a million-dollar federal grant to study a potential new treatment for chronic, debilitating pain.
Prescription drug abuse numbers increasing
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Lincoln County, said County Attorney Eric Phillips.
Study: Pain Relievers Blunt Vaccines
Over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol and Advil may blunt the effectiveness of vaccines, a new study finds.
Easing the pain: a Katu special report on pain management
On Monday, Nov. 2, KATU is devoting a segment of its newscasts to an issue many if not all of us deal with every day: pain.
Paul Donohue: Medicine overuse can cause headaches
Dear Dr. Donohue: Our 16-year-old daughter has been battling daily headaches for the past 18 months.
More Insurers Paying For Alternative Meds
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years and $2.5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine.
Covidien Receives FDA Approval For Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate Product
Covidien , a leading global provider of healthcare products, announced that its subsidiary, Mallinckrodt Inc., has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate .
County Attorney says prescription drug abuse on the rise in the county
By Lincoln County Attorney Eric F. Phillips A Of late, the use and abuse of prescription drugs has been on the rise in Lincoln County.A The most commonly abused drugs include Percocet, Valium, Xanax, Vicodin, Oxycodone, and Oxycontin.A The fact that these drugs are typically prescribed by a doctor does not make them safe.A According to a recent ...
Sun readers have peppered us with questions about protecting themselves and their families from the H1N1 flu virus.
Frovatriptan reduces frequency, intensity of menstrual migraines
A monthly six-day course of frovatriptan reduces the frequency and intensity of menstrual migraines, according to two independent phase III trials.
How to Handle the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
The side effects of cancer treatment depend on the type of treatment which is received by the patient.
AcelRx Announces Successful Completion Of End-of-Phase 2 Meeting On...
Main Category: Pain / Anesthetics Also Included In: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc announced that it has successfully completed an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA for ARX-01, a drug/device combination product based on the company's proprietary NanoTab dosage form, which enables delivery of sufentanil by the ...
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. Reports Operating Results
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009-09-30. Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc.
FDA: P&G Unlawfully Marketed Two Vicks Products
Proctor & Gamble has found itself under scrutiny by the Federal Drug Administration today.
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have tried to stay healthy by walking every day. I was doing two or more miles.
Stage set for fight over vetoes: Lawmakers look to overrule Lynch on medical marijuana
Supporters for letting the chronically ill and caregivers obtain medical marijuana have engaged a high-stakes showdown against a disapproving Gov.
Critics allege drug laws cause unwanted side effects
Heightened efforts by the Drug Enforcement Administration to crack down on narcotics abuse are producing a troubling side effect by denying some hospice and elderly patients needed pain medication, according to two Senate Democrats and a coalition of pharmacists and geriatric experts.
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