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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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Health, Stroke, Chemistry, Science, Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic)

Fri Nov 06, 2009

RedOrbit

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.

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Related Topix: Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health, Canada

Thu Nov 05, 2009

BioSpace

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.

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Related Topix: Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health, Canada

MyFoxChicago

SIU Professer Will Study Pain

Springfield, Illinois - An Illinois researcher has received a million-dollar federal grant to study a potential new treatment for chronic, debilitating pain.

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Related Topix: Springfield, IL, Medicine, Springfield Metro, Health

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Star Valley Independent

Prescription drug abuse numbers increasing

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Lincoln County, said County Attorney Eric Phillips.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), Health, Medicine, OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medication, Percocet, Acetaminophen/Oxycodone (generic), Vicodin, Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (generic)

Tue Nov 03, 2009

CBS News

Study: Pain Relievers Blunt Vaccines

Over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol and Advil may blunt the effectiveness of vaccines, a new study finds.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic), Medication, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Ibuprofen (generic), Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

KATU-TV Portland

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, 9, Back Pain

Detroit News Online

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Headache, Health, Neurology, Chiropractic, Opinion

Mon Nov 02, 2009

KXLY-TV Spokane

More Insurers Paying For Alternative Meds

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years and $2.5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Acupuncture, Health, Graphic Design, Arts, Chiropractic

MediLexicon

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 .

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Related Topix: Covidien, Healthcare Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Medicine, Duragesic, Fentanyl (generic), Medication, Health, Cancer

Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Little Chicago Review

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 ...

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Related Topix: Drugs, Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), Health, Percocet, Acetaminophen/Oxycodone (generic), Medicine, Vicodin, Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (generic), OxyContin, Roxicodone, Oxycodone (generic), Medication

Calgary Sun

H1N1 flu Q & A

Sun readers have peppered us with questions about protecting themselves and their families from the H1N1 flu virus.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Family, Kids

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Rehab Management

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Migraine, Health, Nashville Metro, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, Healthcare Law, Law

Associated Content

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Duragesic, Fentanyl (generic)

MediLexicon

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 ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Healthcare Law, Law

GuruFocus.com

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.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Healthcare Industry, Marketing, Health, Diclofenac (generic), Voltaren, Cataflam

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Brandweek

FDA: P&G Unlawfully Marketed Two Vicks Products

Proctor & Gamble has found itself under scrutiny by the Federal Drug Administration today.

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Marketing, Medicine, Aspirin (generic), Bayer, Alka-Seltzer, Medication, Health

Martinsburg Journal

Leg pain may mean a disease

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have tried to stay healthy by walking every day. I was doing two or more miles.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Circulation, Pletal, Cilostazol (generic)

Nashua Telegraph

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.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Medicine, Cervical Cancer, Health, Breast Cancer, Methadone, Medication, US News

Thu Oct 29, 2009

PittsburghLIVE.com

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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Related Topix: Drugs, Drug Enforcement Administration, Medicine, Health, Family, Elderly, Morphine (generic), MS Contin, Kadian, Medication, Percocet, Acetaminophen/Oxycodone (generic)

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