A tracking system that works Aug 14, 2010
Finally, state health officials have designed and approved a system that should give physicians and pharmacists an opportunity to review an online database showing a patient s previous prescription history for certain classes of painkillers. With the street value of a single dose of OxyContin pegged at eight or 10 times the cost of a bag of heroin, it is common for addicts who start with pills to switch to injectable street drugs. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Kenya: Prime Minister Recounts the Night Before His Surgery Aug 14, 2010
At one time the headaches subsided only to return two days later forcing him to take a battery of painkillers to ease what had become nuisance headaches. "I would take two painkillers in the morning, two at midday and another two in the evening," he told an attentive audience. (allAfrica.com)
Tammy Wynette to be honored by Country Music Hall of Fame Aug 13, 2010
As a result, the singer developed an addiction to painkillers and in the 1980s sought treatment at the Betty Ford Center. Wynette died at age 55 on April 6, 1998. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Drug Enforcement Stand Could Cost Paul Ky. Votes Aug 13, 2010
Desperate addicts in search of a fix have forced some drug stores in Kentucky's mountain region to lock pharmacists behind bulletproof glass and painkillers inside vaults. Paul's campaign strategy requires winning all of Kentucky's rural vote, including Appalachia, and staying close in Louisville and Lexington, where voters tend to favor Democrats. (Newsmax)
Iran’s Dynamic Duo Dedicated to Global Destruction Aug 13, 2010
Khamenei really believes he was visited by the Mahdi as a result of the opium-based painkillers he is taking for his cancer treatment. (As the hospital where he is being treated bears the name of the Mahdi the 12th Imam Hospital his surrounding conditions may have been ripe for such a hallucination. (Human Events Online)
A World Of Pain Heinz Kluetmeier/SIBrett Favre, who holds the NFL record with 285 consecutive starts, was seriously addicted to painkillers at one point.Football is a game of repeated, violent collisions. So it's no wonder that painkillers are prevalent. But Michael McCann says the NFL's policy toward monitoring abuse is seriously lacking. Aug 12, 2010
NFL,NFLPA need to take closer look at possible painkiller abuse - Michael McCann - SI.com ... NFL and NFLPA need to take closer look at possible painkiller abuse ... Painkiller abuse could be the next big drug dilemma for professional sports. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Eaten alive: 5-year battle with flesh-eating germ Aug 12, 2010
Loopy from the painkillers, she thought she was in a sci-fi movie and that they were turning me into a robot. She feared her baby was dead, that it was somehow her fault, and that she was being punished. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Deathstalker Scorpion Venom Could Improve Gene Therapy for Brain Cancer Aug 12, 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)
Merck discloses probe of foreign sales practices Aug 11, 2010
85 billion to settle roughly 50,000 lawsuits brought by patients or survivors of people who took its former blockbuster painkiller Vioxx and claimed Merck downplayed the pill's dangers. Vioxx doubled the risk of heart attacks and strokes, including fatal ones. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Statins, Painkillers May Upset PSA Test Results Aug 10, 2010
A prostate cancer diagnosis is typically based on an elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen)level, but new research shows that common drugs, including cholesterol-lowering statins and certain painkillers, may lower PSA levels. "Our study reveals that men regularly consuming NSAIDs [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs], statins, and thiazide diuretics may have lower serum PSA levels compared to men who are not taking these medications," said Dr. Steven L. Chang, lead author of a paper... (MEDLINEplus)
Memories of 8/9/45 ring out The bell was rung over and over. Children rang it, politicians rang it, and people who have survived a nuclear bomb rang it. Monday ... Aug 10, 2010
The areas health care network was nearly obliterated by the bombing, so he had to endure surgeries without anesthesia or painkillers. Mikamos grandfather later died from radiation. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Aerosmith is back and ready to rock Fenway Aug 8, 2010
Then came rumbles that Tyler was battling old demons, which were confirmed when he entered rehab for a prescription painkiller addiction in December. The Idol news is the latest story line in this ongoing soap opera. (Boston Globe)
British websites are pushing boundaries of online medicine Aug 8, 2010
The websites don't handle serious medical problems or emergencies and don't deal in narcotics, painkillers or other drugs people could become addicted to. "The British websites are definitely an exception, but they are the start of a trend we will soon see everywhere," said Dr. Steinar Pedersen, a founder and special adviser at the Norwegian Centre for Telemedicine. (USA Today -- Money)
Pass The Salt, Hold The Sodium Aug 7, 2010
Wrapping salt particles in a special coating so that they release their flavor over time instead of all at once, like extended-release painkillers. By releasing their flavor payload slowly, scientists hope that a smaller amount of salt can go a longer way. (FOX61, CT)
Prosthesis with information at its fingertips Aug 7, 2010
In many cases the symptoms persist, in spite of high dosages of painkillers. This puts patients at a high risk of medication addiction, according to the pain research scientist. (EurekAlert!)
Children's Vegetable Intake Linked to Popeye Cartoons Aug 7, 2010
17, 2006) TV really does act like a painkiller when it comes to kids, reveals a small study published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The research team assessed 69 children between the. (Science Daily)
A little adversity bodes well for those with chronic back pain Aug 6, 2010
Subjects subsequently reported self-rated functional impairment, disabled employment status, frequency of back pain treatment, prescription painkiller use and whether they currently sought treatment for comorbid psychiatric disorders. The researchers speculate that observed patterns of relationships between adversity and CBP-related outcomes may reflect the possibility that resilience, a phenomenon largely ignored in previous CBP research, is occurring. (EurekAlert!)
INJURY REPORT: Stay away from Steven Jackson early Aug 6, 2010
Give him points for toughness and points to painkillers. Where the injury showed up was in the red zone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Little Harm Seen from Painkiller Shots for Pro Athletes Aug 3, 2010
URL of this page: (*this news item will not be available after 10/28/2010). Friday, July 30, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Genetic Mutation Leads to Super-Stretchy Skin, Hyper-Flexibility Aug 3, 2010
Traditionally, the treatment for Sanders' type of EDS has been braces, physical therapy to strengthen the muscles supporting the joints, and painkillers, but surgeries using ligament grafts are becoming more common. Though these are temporary fixes and last about five years, they offer a measure of relief, Sanders says. (ABC News)
Suicides, Drug Use Wreck Overstressed Army Jul 30, 2010
One third of soldiers take at least one prescription drug and 14% of soldiers are on some form of powerful painkiller ... One third of soldiers take at least one prescription drug and 14 percent of soldiers are on some form of powerful painkiller. (ABC News)
Sea snail saliva may become new treatment for most severe pain Jul 29, 2010
Now scientists in Australia have developed a form of the painkiller that can be given by mouth. It relieves severe pain, such as that in people with peripheral neuropathy, at a much lower dose than existing medications and without the risk of causing addiction. (EurekAlert!)
Rui En laughs and cries for 'Unriddle' Jul 29, 2010
She ended up shedding tears of frustration and had to take painkillers for some time during filming. "I was frustrated that I had a lot more action scenes that I have to do in a compromised state. I hated that because I told myself I am not going to use stuntmen for any of my shots ... but because of the injury ... some shots [were done] with the stuntmen," said Rui En, who sounded more than a little disappointed. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Autopsy; Texas Mayor Shot Daughter From Behind, Later Killed Herself Jul 29, 2010
The records show the women didn't have alcohol or drugs in their systems when they died, but Jayne Peters did have two patches of the powerful painkiller fentanyl on her back. The medical examiner's office found no evidence of the painkiller in her system. (KWTX.com, TX)
New Drug Made From Painkiller Could Stop Cancer Jul 28, 2010
-- Some local scientists believe they have found a way to turn painkillers into cancer killers. For years, scientists have long observed that people who regularly take painkillers, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, had lower incidences of certain types of cancer ... In a study published recently in the medical journal Cancer Cell, scientists revealed how one painkiller called Sulindac shuts down the growth of certain cancer cells. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Oil spill legal mess likely one of costliest ever Jul 28, 2010
85 billion settlement of some 50,000 cases stemming from its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx. Also, Pharmaceutical company Wyeth initially settled claims over its diet drug fen-phen for $3. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Migraine: A One-Sided Headache Jul 27, 2010
Most medicinal treatment for migraines is through the use of painkillers combined with harsher prescription drugs. Anti-depressants and some steroids have also been proven to decrease migraine occurance. (Suite101.com)
Cody Labs ordered to halt making drug Jul 27, 2010
Judge denies company's bid to block FDA action against 'unapproved' painkiller ... CODY A federal judge denied a last-minute request by Wyoming's only pharmaceutical manufacturer to block a pending enforcement action that appears likely to force the company to cease manufacturing a potent painkiller. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Saying goodbye to 'Walking Man,' with a walk Jul 27, 2010
The police said the death was part of an investigation last year into prescriptions for painkillers and other drug by Abrams ... The police said the death was part of an investigation last year into prescriptions for painkillers and other drug by Abrams. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Many common drugs lack FDA approval Jul 27, 2010
A federal judge on Friday denied a request by Cody Labs to block an FDA enforcement action requiring the company to halt production of a specific formulation of morphine sulfate, a powerful painkiller administered in a potent dose. Though morphine has been used since the Civil War, the exact dosages and formulation for the orally administered version of the narcotic made by Cody Labs had never been formally approved by the FDA.. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
From Heroin to Oxycontin The Evol... Jul 26, 2010
From Heroin to Oxycontin The Evolution of Opiate Addiction. From Heroin to Oxycontin The Evolution of Opiate Addiction. (Suite101.com)
Veterans Affairs clinics permit legal marijuana Jul 26, 2010
Opioids are narcotic painkillers, and include morphine, oxycodone and methadone. Under the previous policy, local VA clinics in some of the 14 states had opted to allow the use of medical marijuana because there no rule explicitly prohibiting them from doing so. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Panel Wants More Restrictions On Painkillers Jul 26, 2010
WASHINGTON -- Federal health advisers said Friday a government proposal to curb misuse of powerful painkillers does not go far enough to fix a problem linked to hundreds of fatal overdoses annually ... Some panelists suggested FDA restrictions should also expand to more conventional, immediate-release painkillers. (KERO 23, CA)
Husband: Zsa Zsa Gabor in critical condition Jul 25, 2010
He said doctors had taken Gabor off morphine and were putting her on another painkiller with the hope that would help the situation. Blanchette said earlier Friday the actress might have suffered a stroke during surgery, but von Anhalt said doctors have not confirmed there was a stroke. (KOLD.com, AZ)
AIDS Conference: Rich Countries Must Help Jul 24, 2010
Austria, the host of the conference, did the worst and got an "F'' for giving just $1.1 million to the fund since its inception in 2002. The country has been criticized by delegates - and speakers - for days over its inaction. Kazatchkine said he was surprised by Austria's stance, articulated in a very strongly worded recent letter, adding he planned to personally write to President Heinz Fischer about the matter. He said the Global Fund is not based on theoretical needs but rather responds... (KIRO TV, WA)
- Ginepri claims hometown win Jul 22, 2010
Blake had said that he was finally feeling his fitness after a year of a slow healing knee injury X one where he refused to take any painkillers. I havent had results in a long time, the 30-year-old said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Reckitt set to buy key maker of condoms Jul 22, 2010
The maker of Nurofen painkillers, Strepsils and Lemsip cold remedies is paying 11. 71 for each SSL share, representing a 33 percent premium to Tuesday's closing price. (Business Report, South Africa)
Local stocks dip 5% in 1st half Jul 18, 2010
As for the bad news, drug maker KV Pharmaceutical has been pummeled after stopping production of recalled painkillers that were oversized. In addition, KV has been warned that it may be excluded from federal health-care programs because of a slew of problems, including allegations of health-care fraud. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Pharmacy CEO on the rise until DEA probe Jul 18, 2010
The DEAs suspicions were triggered by the May arrest of former Chargers safety Kevin Ellison, who allegedly had illegal possession of 100 Vicodin painkiller pills in his car during a traffic stop in Redondo Beach. The events have surprised some people who know Kim. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
No two-a-days? Certainly not the Bears brand of football Jul 16, 2010
2 a days are no more macho bs than injecting a KID with cortisone or some other sedative or painkiller. just so he can keep playing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Parents, doctors often undertreat children for pain Jul 15, 2010
Kain recommends filling painkiller prescriptions as soon as kids are discharged so that the medication is available if kids wake up in pain at midnight. If children don't like the taste, parents can ask pharmacists to create alcohol-free versions, which are more palatable, says Mark Brown, an ear, nose and throat surgeon in Austin. (USA Today -- News)
DEA: Chargers' MD wrote 108 prescriptions to self Jul 15, 2010
The cases origins can be traced to the May arrest of former Chargers safety Kevin Ellison, who had been charged with illegally possessing 100 Vicodin painkiller pills when he was stopped for speeding in Redondo Beach. The Chargers have said the Vicodin was not provided by the team or its doctors. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Birthing Options: Where and How To ... Jul 13, 2010
Throughout IV fluid is given to the patient to cope with loss of water from body, there is fetal monitoring with an external ultrasound monitor, a time-to-time vaginal examination to check the progress and painkillers like the epidural is given if asked by the mother-to-be. Cesarean delivery is opted by obstetricians only if there is a medical or obstetric complication in the case of pregnancy and both mother and baby can be in danger. (Suite101.com)
Painkillers Not Linked With Heart Disease in Elderly Patients and May Protect Against Death, Study Finds Jul 12, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 11, 2010) Commonly used painkillers like ibuprofen do not increase the risk of heart attack in the elderly population, according to a new study ... Despite the findings Professor Mangoni would not advise people to take painkillers regularly unless they are necessary ... 19, 2006) Cardiff University researchers have increased the understanding of why some painkillers increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. (Science Daily)
Review Spotlights Heart Risk of Diabetes Pill Jul 10, 2010
Vioxx was a blockbuster painkiller from Merck which was withdrawn in 2004 after studies showed links to heart attack and stroke. Critics said lives could have been saved had the FDA acted more swiftly. (CBS News -- Health)
- Olympic 100m champion Fraser tests positive Jul 10, 2010
Olympic and world 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser has tested positive for a tooth painkiller she neglected to list on a doping form, the Jamaican told reporters on Thursday ... The positive test was triggered by her failure to list on a doping form at Mays Shanghai Diamond League meeting a painkiller she was given by her coach for a three-day-old severe tooth pain, the 2008 Beijing gold medalist said ... But her coach, Stephen Francis, persuaded her to take a painkiller he was taking for... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Diabetes drug worth the risks? Jul 10, 2010
The Journal of the American Medical Association published an analysis by Dr. David Graham, the FDA scientist who first flagged deadly side effects of the painkiller Vioxx. Graham compared Avandia with Actos, and found patients on Avandia are more likely to suffer stroke, heart failure or premature death. (CNN -- US)
Has FDA dropped the ball on Avandia? Jul 9, 2010
As with Vioxx, the popular painkiller pulled off the market in 2004, the FDA has lagged several steps behind independent researchers. On Tuesday, an to determine whether Avandia holds more risk for patients than other diabetes medication and whether those risks outweigh its benefits. (USA Today)
Essential Survival Equipment for To... Jul 9, 2010
By law, shops may not include medicine in the first-aid kits and tourists must add their own painkillers and other medication to the kit. Use a Reliable Light Source When Touring Through Africa. (Suite101.com)
Olympic 100 champ tests positive for painkillers Jul 9, 2010
Shelly-Ann Frasertests positive for painkillers - More Sports - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Study: Pot Prices Would Plummet If Calif Legalizes Jul 8, 2010
Back To The Future' Stars Now. Considerable Uncertainty' Surrounds Proposed Calif. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lohan court records Jul 8, 2010
The report showed Lohan was taking a variety of prescription medications, including Adderall, which is used to treat attention hyperactivity disorder, and the prescription painkiller Dilaudid. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Study Evaluates Home Birth Statistics Jul 8, 2010
Evidence showed that moms who planned home births needed less medical intervention, like painkillers and Caesarean sections. Babies were also less likely to be underweight or premature with a home birth. (KERO 23, CA)
"Mind-body" therapy shows promise for fibromyalgia Jul 6, 2010
Standard treatments include painkillers, antidepressants, cognitive- behavioral therapy and exercise therapy. However, many people with fibromyalgia find that their symptoms -- pain, in particular -- persist despite treatment. (MSNBC -- Health)
When is a drug too risky to stay on the market? Jul 4, 2010
Bextra Use: Painkiller Risks: May increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes; also may cause rare but serious skin conditions Manufacturer: Pfizer Inc. ... The popular arthritis pill Vioxx originally won approval because it was a more powerful and safer alternative to painkillers that cause stomach troubles. (USA Today -- News)
Mortality shouldn’t be the only factor Jul 3, 2010
Absent a profoundly effective painkiller such as Vioxx, prescriptions for such addictive substitutes as OxyContin and Vicodin have increased. The larger presence of such drugs in ordinary households has created its own peculiar set of societal and health problems. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
UFC champion Brock Lesnar on return: 'I'm a cat with 9 lives' Jul 2, 2010
But nothing prepared him for a call he got last fall from Lesnar, while the heavyweight champion was hospitalized and on painkillers. "I was going to speak to () students," White says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Natural Migraine Treatment Jul 2, 2010
Migraines can lead to excruciating pain and painkillers are not always effective. A natural holistic approach without drugs can help in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine attacks by using diet, relaxation and exercise. (Suite101.com)
Ex-Charger: Getting Painkillers From Team Docs Not Easy Jul 1, 2010
SAN DIEGO -- A former Charger told 10News getting prescription drugs from team doctors is not easy in light of the Drug Enforcement Administration's investigation into how current Chargers and San Diego Padres players are getting their hands on powerful painkillers. On Tuesday, DEA investigators served 10 inspection warrants as part of an ongoing countywide investigation into the professional practices of doctors who work for the Chargers and Padres. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Risky drugs pulled from the market in recent years Jul 1, 2010
4:34 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
DonBanksInside The NFL Sean Payton does not hold back in his new book about the Saints. Jul 1, 2010
"But at the end of the day, I wasn't going to blow off the coach's press conference. That wasn't going to happen. But yeah, it's fun to talk about it at 2:30 in the morning, saying let's just pay the fine and keep having fun.'' Nobody has reveled more in a Super Bowl victory, or for longer, than the Saints, their fans, and the beleaguered and resilient city of New Orleans. But for Payton and the Saints organization, it hasn't of course been entirely a five-month-long magic carpet ride. Two... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Seattle Seahawks Pick Up Safety Ell... Jul 1, 2010
His agent, Jerome Stanley, told the San Diego Union-Tribune that the player merely wanted to have a suitable supply of painkillers available for the upcoming season, and was unaware the drug in his possession was a banned substance. Stanley later told the that a current Drug Enforcement Administration probe of the Chargers and Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres does not involve Ellison. (Suite101.com)
Photo op with Lady Gaga Jul 1, 2010
Following a tumultuous year in which Tyler went to rehab for prescription painkiller addiction, Perry released a solo album, and the band considered touring with a replacement singer, the pair swears things are all patched up and the break did the band some good. Fans will judge for themselves when Aerosmith hits Fenway Park Aug. 14 with fellow Boston rock legends the J. Geils Band. (Boston Globe)
New Drugs to Relieve Cancer Pain Jun 30, 2010
"Tolerance to strong painkillers like morphine involves complicated biological processes, aspects of which still remain questionable. Our research may provide some answers by designing new drugs that have multiple roles. We are now studying these drugs to see what they do in the long-term.". Dr Guerrini said: "Pain is a very complicated condition, whose control and relief could be achieved with the use of drugs that act on two different targets in order to obtain pain relief more effectively.". (Science Daily)
Older Adults Watch More TV Than Younger People, Enjoy It Less Jun 30, 2010
17, 2006) TV really does act like a painkiller when it comes to kids, reveals a small study published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The research team assessed 69 children between the. (Science Daily)
