More needs to be done to prevent dependence on pain medication
Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Patients dependent… read more.
Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Patients dependent… read more.
Valneva SE announced that the FDA has approved Ixchiq, Valneva’s single-dose, live-attenuated vaccine indicated for the prevention of disease caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in individuals 18 years… read more.
In a new study, artificial intelligence in the form of ChatGPT outperformed an expert rhinoplasty surgeon in answering preoperative and postoperative patient questions related to nasal surgery. ChatGPT… read more.
Perimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life, finds a new study led by UCL researchers…. read more.
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. announced that the FDA has approved its supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to expand the Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) label to include administration in… read more.
A new Kaiser Permanente physician peer support program designed to reduce burnout helped improve doctors’ well-being and had a positive impact on the culture of the medical departments… read more.
The odds of prescribing the appropriate dose of statins—a medicine used to lower “bad” cholesterol levels—increased sixfold when automated referrals were made to pharmacy services, instead of relying… read more.
Boston Scientific Corporation announced the close of its acquisition of Relievant Medsystems Inc., a company that offers the only FDA -cleared Intracept Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System, a therapy… read more.
Comprehensive systematic review of 25 studies over nearly 50 years reveals consistent evidence of associations between insecticide exposure and lower sperm concentration. FAIRFAX, Va – Melissa J. Perry,… read more.
Migraine is more than just a headache. Often the pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity, and sound sensitivity. Chronic migraine can be disabling and may prevent… read more.
CorMedix Inc. announced that the FDA has approved DefenCath (taurolidine and heparin) catheter lock solution (CLS) to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) for the limited… read more.
Young adults are now more likely to vape than to use traditional cigarettes. After years of public health success in decreasing the numbers of people using cigarettes, researchers… read more.