Opioid use increases hip fracture risk among Alzheimer's disease patients Hina Zahid1 Dec 2018 7:20 PM ISTA Study of the University of Eastern Finland shows that Alzheimer's disease patients using opioids have twice the risk of hip fracture compared to...
Coming soon- Vaccine to combat Opioid Addiction Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Dec 2018 7:25 PM ISTSan Diego, California: Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have created monoclonal antibodies that are effective against several synthetic...
Thyroid disorders may worsen heart failure : Circulation Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Dec 2018 7:25 PM ISTPennsylvania, Philadelphia: Thyroid disorders -- low T3 syndrome and subclinical hypothyroidism – might worsen heart failure, finds a new study...
Anti-anxiety drugs most misused drugs : American Psychiatric Association Hina Zahid17 Dec 2018 7:28 PM ISTAccording to a study appearing in the Journal Psychiatric Services Anti-anxiety drugs are the most misused drugs and misuse of these prescription...
Guidelines Developed for Opioid Use in Vaginal Birth Vinay Singh singh17 Dec 2018 7:05 PM ISTThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids during labour and delivery...
Opioids safe during all stages of pregnancy : RCOG review clarifies Vinay Singh singh18 Dec 2018 7:15 PM ISTThe Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has released recommendations on the management of pain medication for women during...
CDC identifies top 10 drugs involved in overdose deaths Vinay Singh singh22 Dec 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has generated a report identifying patterns in the specific drugs most frequently involved in...
Prescribing opioids after surgery : JACS practice guidelines Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Dec 2018 7:00 PM ISTThe Opioids After Surgery Workgroup has released the guidelines on prescribing opioids after surgical procedures. The guidelines are published in the ...
Researchers equate excessive social media use to drug addiction Hina Zahid11 Jan 2019 7:25 PM ISTResearchers at Michigan State University have equated Excessive social media to drug addiction. New research finds a connection between social media...
Pediatric care in the emergency department: Clinical Practice Guidelines Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 Jan 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) have released updated...
Six questionable practices clinicians and patients should avoid Hina Zahid24 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTCanadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists has reiterated certain avoidable and questionable practices being observed by clinicians. These Six things...
Recommendations for wise Opioid Use-Canadian Guidelines Hina Zahid7 March 2019 7:00 PM ISTChoosing Wisely Canada has launched Opioid Wisely, a campaign that encourages thoughtful conversation between clinicians and patients to reduce harms...
