Pain Management News
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Doctors Still Overprescribing Opioids in U.S.
Nearly 92 million Americans used a powerful prescription painkiller in 2015, survey shows
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Opioid Prescriptions Fall, But Still High: CDC
Opioid Prescriptions Fall, But Still High: CDC
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When Is an Opioid Safe to Take?
Doctors say it can treat intense pain, but patients should stay on the drug for shortest time possible
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Checking Patient History May Curb Opioid Abuse
Sharpest declines seen in states like New York with strict rules for doctors
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Common Painkillers Tied to Heart Attack Risk
Over-the-counter drugs like Aleve and Advil linked to higher odds, researchers say
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FDA Approves Device to Help Curb Cluster Headaches
New technology stimulates a nerve in the neck to help ease the rare but painful syndrome
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Panels: Risk Outweighs Benefit for New Opioid Type
The new version of the opioid painkiller Opana was reformulated to reduce the risk of abuse
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Pain Relievers May Be Tied to Hearing Loss in Some
But degree of impairment tied to acetaminophen and ibuprofen was modest, researchers say
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Cushioned Shoe Inserts Won't Guard Against Injury
But custom-made foot orthotics might help, researchers report
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Opioids vs. Ibuprofen for Post-Car Crash Pain
But more patients prescribed powerful painkillers were still taking them 6 weeks later
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Celebrex May Not Pose More Heart Risk Than Others
Researchers found more complications, such as bleeding, for the pain relievers ibuprofen and naproxen
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Doctors Try Brain-Training for 'Phantom Limb Pain'
Robotic technology offers insight into the post-amputation phenomenon
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DEA Puts Quota on Production of Opioid Painkillers
These potent prescription drugs are helping to fuel addiction crisis in U.S.
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Could Prescribed NSAIDs Raise Heart Failure Risk?
Study of millions of health records suggests an association, but can't prove cause-and-effect
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Safe, Effective Ways to Relieve Pain Without Meds
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage and tai chi may ease discomfort
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Chronic Pain, Depression May Be Linked in Couples
Findings could lead to better diagnostic tests and treatments, researchers say
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Docs Urged to Give Lower Opioid Doses, No Refills
Researchers cite concerns about possible long-term use and addiction
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Sickle Cell Trait Not Linked to Early Death
However, black soldiers with the gene variant face higher risk of muscle deterioration during exercise
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Beware Whole Body Cryotherapy Claims, FDA Warns
Health benefits aren't proven, and trendy treatment carries risk of injury
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Painkiller Misuse in U.S. Doubled in Decade
Over 4 percent of adults reported nonmedical use of drugs like OxyContin in 2012-2013
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Sprained Ankle May Have Longer-Term Health Effects
Study finds link between adult injury, more heart and lung problems later
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Experts Warn of Dangerous New Synthetic Drugs
Opioid fentanyl and related street drugs highly lethal, addiction experts say
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Opioids Raise Deadly Heart Risks for Some
Much of the risk for early death was related to cardiovascular complications, not overdoses
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Patients Often Prescribed, Share Extra Painkillers
Two new U.S. studies shed light on opioid epidemic
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Electroacupuncture Helps Ease Carpal Tunnel: Study
But experts say finding is preliminary, didn't include a control 'sham' treatment
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