Painkiller intake during pregnancy not linked to asthma in kids Hina Zahid18 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTIt is reassuring for pregnant women -Painkiller intake during pregnancy not linked to asthma in kids.A study of almost 500,000 women indicates that...
Low carbohydrate diet may help relieve pain in knee osteoarthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 May 2019 7:05 PM ISTThe low-carbohydrate diet provides relief from pain in knee osteoarthritis, finds a new study. Low carbohydrate diet not only keeps a check on weight...
Use opioids cautiously for short duration in osteoarthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTDELHI: Opioid analgesics should be used cautiously in osteoarthritis (OA) patients, warns a recent systematic review. Its use can lead to increased...
Abrupt opioid discontinuation can increase suicide risk, warns FDA Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 July 2019 7:15 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has released a recent safety communication stating that abrupt discontinuation of opioids or rapid reduction of...
Opioid use in children during perioperative period: Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Guidelines Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 July 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe Society for Pediatric Anesthesia has released recommendations for opioid use in children during the perioperative period. The recommendations,...
Tramadol riskier than thought, BMJ study calls to reclassify the opioid drug Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTUSA: People receiving opioid drug tramadol postoperatively are at equal risks of prolonged opioid use than the patients receiving other common...
Use of opioids in children during the perioperative period: SPA Guidelines Hina Zahid25 July 2019 7:00 PM ISTOpioids have long held a prominent role in the management of perioperative pain in adults and children.The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia has...
Novel Spinal Cord stimulation system beats medicines for intractable spine and limb pain Hina Zahid29 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTData from two clinical studies of a novel spinal cord stimulation system developed in Australia by Saluda Medical Pty Ltd has been released by the...
Despite available effective gout treatment, opioids still over prescribed Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 July 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Gout patients commonly receive opioids prescription after their discharge from the emergency department (ED), finds a recent study. This occurs...
Cannabis compound may be good option to opioids for pain relief Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Aug 2019 7:30 PM ISTCanada: Molecules present in the cannabis plant were found to be 3o times more effective than aspirin at reducing inflammation, according to a new...
Five new practices clinicians should avoid in rheumatology by American Academy of Pediatrics Hina Zahid9 Aug 2019 8:20 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its Choosing Wisely campaign with 5 new practices clinicians should avoid in rheumatology. Fellow...
Mixing cannabis with opioids for severe pain may lead to higher anxiety, depression Hina Zahid14 Aug 2019 7:25 PM ISTMixing cannabis with opioids for better pain relief may lead to higher anxiety, depression, finds a new study.A researcher from the University of...
