Gas odor leads to prescription drug bust in NJ Mar 7, 2010
A search uncovered about 15,000 bottles of various prescription painkillers, AIDS medications and other pills. The prescriptions were written for multiple people and filled at pharmacies in New York and New Jersey, but authorities aren't sure how the four acquired the drugs or what they intended to do with them. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Newer Painkillers Cause Less Bleeding Mar 6, 2010
When it comes to gastrointestinal side effects, particularly bleeding into the stomach, not all painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are created equal, new research shows. "Balancing the safest NSAID with the most effective is always a trade off," Dr. Luis A. Garcia Rodriguez of the Spanish Center for Pharmacoepidemiological Research in Madrid, one of the study's authors, told Reuters Health via email. (Newsmax)
Attorney: Jail gave pregnant inmate quality care Mar 6, 2010
The ACLU of Montana filed the lawsuit in federal court in November, alleging Bethany Cajune was denied the drug she used to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms while overcoming an addiction to painkillers. Cajune was several months pregnant when she served the sentence last year for traffic violations. (Montana Standard, MT)
OPD to hold prescription drug drop off day Mar 5, 2010
He said many of those drugs are synthetic opiates or powerful painkillers, but that is not always the case. They dont need to know what they are, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Burt Reynolds released from hospital after bypass Mar 5, 2010
Last year, Reynolds spent time in a Florida rehab center after treatment for painkiller abuse following back surgery. Reynolds is 74. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Some Painkillers Have More Bleeding Risk Than Others Mar 5, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When it comes to gastrointestinal side effects, particularly bleeding into the stomach, not all painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are created equal, new research shows. "Balancing the safest NSAID with the most effective is always a trade off," Dr. Luis A. Garcia Rodriguez of the Spanish Center for Pharmacoepidemiological Research in Madrid, one of the study's authors, told Reuters Health via email. (MEDLINEplus)
Actor Burt Reynolds out of hospital and 'feeling great' after heart operation in Florida Mar 4, 2010
" Last year, Reynolds spent time in a Florida rehab center after treatment for painkiller abuse following back surgery. Reynolds is 74. Copyright 2010 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Latest From Our Blogs Entertainment Photos FOX CT and CTnow.com, 285 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06115. (FOX61, CT)
Reynolds has heart op Mar 4, 2010
Last year Burt completed a nine-month stay in a rehabilitation centre for an addiction to painkillers. The star sought help from rehabilitation clinic Florida's Hanley Center in West Palm Beach after realising he had become dependant on prescription medication following back surgery. (iAfrica.com)
Burt Reynolds Recovers From Heart Surgery Mar 4, 2010
Reynolds has struggled with a host of health issues in recent years, including an addiction to prescription painkillers for which he underwent a month of treatment late last year at the Hanley Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. He also underwent back surgery last summer. (CBS News)
Painkillers May Cause Hearing Loss Mar 3, 2010
Regularly taking aspirin, acetaminophen or other over-the-counter painkillers may increase the risk of hearing loss in men under age 60, a new study says. Researchers from Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vanderbilt University and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary took a look at common drugs such as aspirin and those called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. (KIRO TV, WA)
The Chin Is In Mar 3, 2010
Murray was goofy on painkillers. Dave: "Are you in pain now?" Bill: "Well, uh, I dunno."). (Slate)
Covidien to expand sales force thanks to FDA drug approval Mar 3, 2010
The approved a new painkiller from , which will hire more sales people as a result. Exalgo, a hydromorphone extended-release tablet, is intended for the treatment of moderate to severe pain in opioid-tolerant patients requiring continuous, around-the-clock analgesia for an extended period of time, including people suffering from low-back pain. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
FDA clears way for painkiller Exalgo Mar 3, 2010
Exalgo is intended to treat moderate to severe pain in patients who require treatment with opioid painkillers for an extended period of time. CombinatoRx developed the drug, while is responsible for marketing, sales, and regulatory filings. (Boston Globe)
Pain 'should be seen as disease' Mar 2, 2010
Prescriptions worth a total of 584m are written every year for painkillers. And pain - including back problems - is the second most common reason cited by incapacity benefit claimants for not working. (BBC News -- Health)
Study: Teen Pot, Alcohol Use Rising Mar 2, 2010
How often do you use painkiller medication. Never. (Click2Houston, TX)
Regular Analgesic Use Increases Hearing Loss in Men, Study Finds Mar 2, 2010
8, 2008) Common painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen appear to lower a man's PSA level, the blood biomarker widely used by physicians to help gauge whether a man is at risk of prostate cancer. But the. (Science Daily)
Sheldon Gilgore, physician who ran 2 major drug firms Mar 2, 2010
At Searle he oversaw the manufacture of Ambien, the nation s most-prescribed sleeping pill, and advanced research on the blockbuster painkiller Celebrex, among other drugs. But it was after work on Fridays when he really came to life, his wife, Irma, said. (Boston Globe)
Oh, what a failing Mar 2, 2010
It ordered that Tylenol, then one of the leading painkiller brands in the US market, be taken off shelves of every store, not just the location where it had been tampered with. It introduced tamper-proof packaging, and individually packaged pills in foil bubbles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Last Vioxx payouts to be made soon Mar 2, 2010
1 billion payment into a fund to settle tens of thousands of US claims that withdrawn painkiller Vioxx caused heart attacks or strokes, the company said in a regulatory filing yesterday. The final payouts to those patients or their survivors, from the $4. (Boston Globe)
Combine Q&A: Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen Mar 1, 2010
"I hurt it the third game of the season in the second quarter against . I tore two ligaments in that game and I played the rest of the season taking painkillers for every single game. At the end of the season I got another MRI. From playing on the two torn tendons, my sesamoid bones in my toe retracted about one centimeter. So Dr. Mark Myerson out of Baltimore had to reattach the tendons and put two pins in there to hold those tendons and he also had to move those sesamoid bones back up. Do... (IrishEyes.com)
Haslam's slender winning margin tricks computer, makes history Mar 1, 2010
9:31PM Monday Mar 01, 2010. The closest finish in World Superbike history - four thousandths of a second, or about 25cm - marked Leon Haslam's breakthrough victory in the championship yesterday at Phillip Island. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tyler returns for Aerosmith tour Mar 1, 2010
In December Tyler was admitted to a clinic to deal with painkiller addiction and later said that he had no intention of quitting the rock band. A month later, Perry announced his intention to audition for a replacement singer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'There is hope here' Feb 28, 2010
On one table, they establish a crude pharmacy with over-the-counter painkillers, antibiotics and other medications. Then the examinations begin. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Exploiting the Body's Own Ability to Fight a Heart Attack Feb 27, 2010
Others include painkillers known as cox-2 inhibitors, as well as beta-blockers that are used frequently to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. Because medications like anti-depressants and beta-blockers are used so widely in patients who have had heart problems, scientists should take a close look at their possible effects on ischemic preconditioning, Brookes said, noting that the drugs have not been linked to any cardiac difficulties in people. (Science Daily)
Got a Headache? Try Working Out Feb 27, 2010
(CBS) Regular exercise has been shown to reduce headaches by releasing endorphins - the body's natural painkillers - as well as improving blood flow to the brain and reducing muscle tension and fatigue. However, many common workout mistakes can actually exacerbate the pain, according to an article in the March issue of. (CBS News)
Vonn plans to race wearing brace on right pinkie Feb 26, 2010
Using painkillers and a numbing cream, Vonn was able to get the shin ready for competition, winning a gold in downhill and a bronze in super-G.. She crashed out of two other events. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Whose body is it? Feb 26, 2010
As a result, pain specialists are scared into underprescribing painkillers. Sick people suffer horrible pain needlessly. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Chiropractor treats headaches without the use of painkillers Feb 26, 2010
They often turn to painkillers to temporarily stop the pain ... It has a long history of effectively stopping pain yet doesn t require the use of prescription or over-the-counter painkillers that can have negative consequences. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Novel Antitoxin Strategy Developed Using 'Tagged Binding Agents' Feb 26, 2010
21, 2010) Researchers are investigating new ways for developing a novel painkiller based on natural compounds found in the venom of scorpions. These compounds have gone through millions of years of evolution. (Science Daily)
Rethinking an Aspirin-a-Day Feb 25, 2010
Public officials are pointing to a narrower group of patients who should take the painkiller. Some of the new research points to differences in how aspirin affects men and women. (CBS News -- Health)
Pharmaceutical Ads: Bad for Consumers? Feb 25, 2010
Two cases often mentioned are (for irritable bowel syndrome) and (a painkiller) -- the products were voluntarily taken off the market in 2004 and 2007, respectively. Zelnorm was found to be only 5 percent to 10 percent more effective than a placebo with a small risk of a cardiac event, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. (ABC News -- Business)
Abortion doctor's license suspended after raid; 'Deplorable and unsanitary' conditions... Feb 25, 2010
A clinic employee told investigators that Gosnell directed her in his absence to conduct gynecological examinations and administer painkillers to patients, the document states ... On Nov. 20, the document states, a patient died after being given two separate doses of painkillers plus anesthesia before an abortion. (The Drudge Report)
Abortion doctor’s license suspended after raid Feb 24, 2010
Abortion doctor s license suspended after raid - Somerset - Daily American. In the order suspending Dr. Kermit Gosnell s license, the Pennsylvania Department of State s Board of Medicine said investigators found numerous health and safety risks at Gosnell s abortion and pain-management clinic, including a preoperative and recovery area that consisted of several recliners grouped together. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Profile: Neil Balnaves Feb 24, 2010
But I'm still on painkillers and anti-inflammatories; I'd love to be off them. Best investment My own business [the Southern Star television and film production company. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Medical pot may help fibromyalgia pain Feb 23, 2010
"Historically and anecdotally, marijuana has been used as a painkiller.". Why marijuana sometimes helps. (CNN -- Health)
To relax, relieve pain, Boomers turn to pot Feb 23, 2010
"I realized I could get by without the narcotics," Parks said, referring to prescription painkillers. "I am essentially pain-free.". (AZCentral -- News)
Here's why you must have sex everyday Feb 21, 2010
During sex, both male and female bodies produce endorphins, hormones that act as weak painkillers. A study conducted by Gina Ogden showed that during sexual stimulation and especially during orgasm, we don't feel pain. (India Times, India)
Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on 'Leftover' Meds from Friends Feb 20, 2010
THURSDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Almost all people who illegally use or abuse opioid painkillers such as Oxycontin or Vicodin get the drugs from a friend or relative who had a prescription, a new report shows ... Many Utah residents do have at least one prescription for opioid painkillers, according to the Utah Department of Health researchers ... Johnson and her team warned that holding on to unused prescription opioid painkillers can result in fatal overdoses, especially among people who... (MEDLINEplus)
Ibuprofen Fights Parkinson's Disease Feb 19, 2010
People who regularly take ibuprofen, an over-the-counter painkiller, may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that taking ibuprofen, such as Advil, were 40 percent less likely to get Parkinson's disease. (Newsmax)
An Ibuprofen a Day Could Keep Parkinson's Disease Away, Study Suggests Feb 19, 2010
5, 2007) The common painkiller, ibuprofen, may boost the likelihood of heart problems in high risk patients who have osteoarthritis, suggests recent research. Previous studies have suggested that ibuprofen. (Science Daily)
System Unveiled for Regulating Anaesthesia Via Computer Feb 19, 2010
(July 13, 2009) Giving a local anesthetic during a Cesarean section helps manage pain after the operation and can reduce consumption of painkillers, according to researchers. The researchers recommend local. (Science Daily)
I-Team: What's in the Water? Painkillers, Chemicals and Estrogen Feb 19, 2010
Painkillers, Chemicals and Estrogen - Las Vegas Now ... Painkillers, Chemicals and Estrogen ... Painkillers, Chemicals and Estrogen. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Sport & style: Feb 19, 2010
In fact, Bright says that the first artificial substance that entered her body was a Vicodin - she was given the painkiller in America after she had a tendon in her finger re-attached. "I only took half of it, and I just sat on the couch all day, conked out. So I don't react well to that kind of stuff." The Bright kids were also never immunised, with their mother preferring to take care of sickness homoeopathically. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Spine Stimulation May Not Help After Failed Surgery Feb 19, 2010
Fewer than 10 percent of the patients in any of the groups showed notable improvements in leg pain and function, or were able to step down from daily use of opioid painkillers, the researchers found. While the spinal cord stimulation group showed slightly better improvements in leg pain and function at six months, these patients used more opioids than patients in the other two groups. (MEDLINEplus)
Plastic pallet makers a bitter pill for Brambles Feb 18, 2010
IN THE US last month, one of the biggest headline stories was the contamination scare in Tylenol painkillers and the nausea some consumers experienced. The manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, allegedly had been tardy with recalling the product. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Safety for Children Around the Hous... Feb 18, 2010
Medicines, even non-prescriptive medicines such as common painkillers are dangerous in the hands of a child. Tips for Child Safety in the Home. (Suite101.com)
State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records Feb 18, 2010
Limbaugh publicly admitted an addiction to prescription painkillers and sought treatment in October, after his former maid told prosecutors and a tabloid newspaper she provided the Palm Beach resident with thousands of illegal pills. Investigators seized his doctors' records after pharmacy records revealed Limbaugh had received more than 2,000 pills in a five-month period. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)
Armored Car Guard Shot At Store Feb 18, 2010
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School Mixer Canceled Over 'Freak' Dancing Feb 18, 2010
Officials were concerned students would engage in freaking" or sexually suggestive movements on the dance floor.The school required anyone interested in attending the Feb. 6 Winterfest dance to sign a contract beforehand, .Principal Ken Hamman said they came up with the idea of a contract after seeing unacceptable dancing at the school's Homecoming dance in October.Students protested the contract and ticket sales for the dance plummeted.Hamman said more than 1,500 students were expected to... (Click2Houston, TX)
Lindsey Vonn's cheese cure baffles experts Feb 18, 2010
She's using painkillers and a Novocaine-type cream. Perhaps more importantly, according to DiNubile and other sports doctors, she's had several weather-related days off for rest and a reprieve from a brutal competition schedule as she pursues medals in five events. (MSNBC -- Health)
Today's Paper Feb 18, 2010
In the US last month, one of the biggest headline stories was the contamination scare in Tylenol painkillers and the nausea some consumers experienced. VANCOUVER: Olympic organisers have been forced into an embarrassing cancellation of an extra 20,000 tickets for events on Cypress Mountain over safety fears at the beleaguered venue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Scorpion Venom: Alternative to Morphine? Feb 17, 2010
16, 2010) Scorpion venom is notoriously poisonous -- but it might be used as an alternative to dangerous and addictive painkillers like morphine, a Tel Aviv University researcher claims ... " Using an approach called "rational design" or "biomimicry," Prof. Gurevitz is trying to develop painkillers that mimic the venom's bioactive components. The idea is to use nature as the model, and to modify elements of the venom so that a future painkiller designed according to these toxins could be as... (Science Daily)
Bumpy course takes toll on Vonn's bruised shin Feb 17, 2010
Lindsey Vonn took painkillers and used numbing cream before Monday's run, but the weather-beaten slope definitely didn't do her any favors. "It was a fight just to make it down the whole way," she said. (FindLaw News)
NSAIDs Won't Shield Against Skin Cancer Feb 17, 2010
MONDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Countering prior indications that long-term use of NSAID painkillers might help reduce cancer risk, a new study suggests that these anti-inflammatory drugs offer no protection against a common skin cancer. Previous research had suggested that routine use of NSAIDs -- including such over-the counter medications as Advil, Motrin, aspirin, Celebrex and Aleve (but not Tylenol) -- is associated with a reduced risk for the onset of colorectal, breast, prostate and... (MEDLINEplus)
Vonn hurting Feb 16, 2010
Vonn took painkillers and placed numbing cream on her shin - the same treatment she'll more than likely use the rest of the time in Whistler. Asked if he thought his wife would still race in all five events at the Olympics, Thomas Vonn said: "She's scheduled to do it. I don't see any reason why she'd pull out of any of them.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Why Does Lindsey Vonn Have Cheese on Her Leg? Feb 16, 2010
Along with stretching, laser therapy, and painkillers, Vonn has reportedly called topfen in an effort to reduce swelling. Does cheese therapy actually work. (Slate)
ESPN: Vonn's Shin Passes Slalom Test Feb 15, 2010
He said his wife is still taking painkillers to dull the aching in her leg. "It's not like it's all gone. The injury hasn't disappeared," he said. (ABC News)
* Vonns Vancouver comeback on ice Feb 13, 2010
Up on Whistler, the day after Vonn dropped the bomb of her shin injury and the possibility that she may not compete, the 25-year-old took painkillers, donned skis and got in a warm-up run that made her smile. The pain level had gone down from a sharp debilitating pain to something that I feel I may be able to grit my teeth through, she said on Facebook. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
John Mayer, Jessica Simpson And Other TMI Tweeters Feb 13, 2010
Home birth, no painkillers, about five hours, she was a little past due date, but I didn't mind waiting. Breath. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lindsey Vonn Gets More Time to Heal Feb 13, 2010
After fretting about the injury, after using painkillers and a Novocaine-like numbing cream to dull the aching, after getting back on her skis and back on a mountain, Vonn keeps awaiting a chance to take a full-fledged training run down the Olympic downhill course ... On Thursday, she raised the bar, writing on her Twitter feed in the morning that she "took a bunch" of painkillers and "numbed my shin with some creams.". (CBS News)
U.S. hopeful Vonn upbeat after testing shin on slope Feb 12, 2010
Aided by painkillers and numbing cream, Lindsey Vonn tested her badly bruised right shin Thursday by skiing for the first time since getting injured last week - and she came away encouraged about her Olympic prospects ... Aided by painkillers and numbing cream, Lindsey Vonn tested her badly bruised right shin Thursday by skiing for the first time since getting injured last week - and she came away encouraged about her Olympic prospects ... After fretting about the injury, after using painkillers... (News & Observer -- Sports)
North American dual meet? Feb 12, 2010
" The U.S. team would take a major hit if Lindsey Vonn, expected to ski in five events and a favorite to claim a medal in at least two, cannot go or is not at her best because of a shin injury suffered Feb. 2. Downhill training was canceled Thursday due to welcomed snow in Whistler, but Vonn skied some and said her leg is "finally progressing a bit," albeit with the help of painkillers. Fog and rain are among the weather concerns, especially at Cypress Mountain, where snowboarding will be held.... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Hot Pepper Relief: New Category of Painkillers on the Way? Feb 12, 2010
Hot pepper relief: New category of painkillers on the way ... Hot Pepper Relief: New Category of Painkillers on the Way ... 11, 2010) Research led by a scientist at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center has opened the door for the advancement of a new category of painkillers, called TRPV1 antagonists. (Science Daily)
VONN IMPROVES Feb 12, 2010
Vonn says she 'took a bunch' of painkillers; training canceled - USATODAY.com ... Vonn says she 'took a bunch' of painkillers; training canceled ... Lindsey Vonn, talking to reporters Wednesday about her shin injury, said Thursday she took a bunch of painkillers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Recall makes Toyota stock a bargain Feb 12, 2010
- Stock in Merck it a nine-year low in October 2004 shortly after it withdrew its painkiller Vioxx, linked to heart attacks and strokes ... - Johnson on shares plunged in the early 1980s after it pulled Tylenol from shelves amid a cyanide-lacing scare and, later, competition from newly approved over-the-counter versions of the painkiller ibuprofen. (AZCentral -- Business)
