Common painkiller and antidepressant combo may increase seizure risk in older adults
When older adults living in nursing homes are prescribed the pain medicine tramadol alongside certain antidepressants, their risk…
The first non-opioid painkiller – Works in Progress Magazine
In the nineteenth century, the invention of anesthesia was considered a gift from God. But post-operative pain relief…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
Residents can safely drop off unused medications during prescription drug take back program this month | Local News
Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN), in collaboration with local law enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and community partners,…
New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain relief
Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative…
Inappropriate triage prolongs time to pain medication in vaso-occlusive crisis
Most individuals living with sickle cell disease who presented to the emergency department with a pain crisis, known…
Americans priced out of prescription drugs hoping for relief from new Trump plan
Critical care nurse Janet Kerrigan was stunned to discover in 2011 that she had multiple myeloma, an incurable…
Exercise snacks may help improve heart and lung health in sedentary adults
Exercise snacks-intentional short bursts of physical activity-may be an effective way of boosting the cardiorespiratory fitness of physically…
New ‘unusual’ side effect of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic on the rise
From sagging jowls and sulfurous burps to deflated breasts and surprise pregnancies, the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss…
Discovery opens up new avenues for treating rotavirus infections
Rotavirus causes severe dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children, contributing to more than 128,500 deaths per year…
Exercise beats yoga for improving heart and blood vessel health
A new review comparing yoga and exercise reveals that while both boost vascular function, structured workouts deliver stronger…
Harnessing AI tools for better treatment of serious mental illnesses
Serious mental illnesses (SMI) take a tremendous toll on individuals, their friends and family, and society as a…