Long-term NSAID, Steroid Use May Prolong Back Pain Instead of Treat It: Study
A new study warns steroids and NSAIDs could prolong pain and cause it to become chronic.
Tag Archives: Opioids
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Unintentional Drug Overdoses Have Cost American Youths 1 Million Years of Life: Study
A new study calculates that the drug epidemic has cost American teens and young adults over a million years of life lost since 2015.
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States Struggle With Long-Term Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Tracking: CDC
Even states which do a good job of tracking initial neonatal abstinence syndrome cases struggle with long-term surveillance, making it more difficult to develop assistance programs for communities afflicted by…
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Buprenorphine Side Effects Can Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Problems, FDA Warns
The FDA warns the use of buprenorphine tabs and tablets which dissolve in the mouth can cause tooth decay and infections.
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CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Helped Spread Opioid Crisis, Federal Jury Rules
A federal jury in Ohio has determined CVS, Walmart and Walgreens should be held partially accountable for the opioid crisis in two hard-hit counties.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Grim Milestone: CDC
CDC data indicates drug overdose deaths hit record highs between April 2020 and April 2021, due to the pandemic, the spread of synthetic opioids like fentanyl and other factors.
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Despite Widespread Use, Most Patients Do Not Want to Take Opioids After Surgery: Survey
A new survey reveals most patients would try an opioid-free pain relief program after surgery if given the option.
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$465M Verdict In Opioid Epidemic Lawsuit Overturned by Oklahoma Supreme Court
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has thrown out an opioid crisis verdict against Johnson & Johnson, saying a lower court judge erred in using a public nuisance law to get the…
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California Judge Grants Defense Verdict For Drug Manufacturers In Opioid Crisis Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson, Teva and other drug manufacturers won a bench decision in an opioid crisis trial in California, after the judge ruled there was no evidence linking the companies'…
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Tramadol Linked To A Higher Risk of Heart Problems, Bone Fractures And Death When Compared To Codeine: Study
A new study warns the synthetic opioid tramadol is linked to a higher risk of death, heart problems, and bone fractures when compared to codeine.