Opioid Prescribing by Pain Specialists on the Rise
TOPLINE Opioid prescribing by pain medicine specialists rose between 2010 and 2024, while prescribing by primary care physicians…
New clinical guidelines significantly reduce opioid prescriptions after ear surgery
A new retrospective study published in OTO Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and…
Social support, physical health and spiritual engagement help older adults truly flourish
Older Canadians who are socially connected, physically healthy, and spiritually engaged are significantly more likely to experience complete…
Tylenol use drops among some pregnant women after Trump’s unproven autism claim
Last year, President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties between…
Does exercise really work for osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of…
Firefighters rescue injured seabird desperately pecking at hospital door
BERLIN (AP) — An injured seabird sought help by pecking at the door of an emergency room at…
Warning to anyone who takes common painkiller as shortage until June
Warning to anyone who takes common painkiller as shortage to last until June (Image: Getty) Concern is growing…
Preoperative factors predict persistent opioid use after surgery
For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most…
Tougher MHRA Addiction Warnings for Z-Drugs
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has strengthened warnings about the risks of dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and tolerance…
Long-term NSAID use can often lead to stomach damage
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman in my 80s. Is it safe to take 400 mg of…
Mamdani, Louvre among most mispronounced words of 2025
DALLAS (AP) — From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the…
Chronic pain in adults linked to increased risk of developing high blood pressure
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of…