New Study Warns Middle Aged People To Watch Their Step
In this study, Yale researchers looked at 13,000 cases of people who had fallen and found that falls are not only a concern for people over 65 but also for people in their 50s, especially in those taking certain medications like muscle relaxants, prescription opioids and benzodiazepines like Ativan or Klonopin, which millions of Americans take for sleep or anxiety. Other risk factors include alcohol use and illicit drug use.
While there are programs designed to prevent serious falls in the elderly, this study suggests interventions should also be considered for people in middle age. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Syndicated Local Uncategorized Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news
Intranasal Lorazepam Quickly Calms Agitated Child in ED Intranasal Lorazepam Quickly Calms Agitated Child in ED
A kicking, spitting and struggling 7-year-old boy rapidly became cooperative following emergency department (ED) intranasal administration of lorazepam, according to a case report in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Ativan vs. Xanax: What are the differences?
This article compares the two, including their uses, benefits, risks, and how to take them. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anxiety / Stress Source Type: news
Ativan (lorazepam) vs. Versed (midazolam)
Title: Ativan (lorazepam) vs. Versed (midazolam)Category: MedicationsCreated: 5/29/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/29/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - May 29, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Ativan 4mg/1ml Solution for injection
Pfizer Limited has informed the MHRA that the text on the carton label for the above product has recently been updated and at this time... (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - April 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Ramelteon and Combination Haloperidol/Lorazepam May Curb Delirium Ramelteon and Combination Haloperidol/Lorazepam May Curb Delirium
For delirium, haloperidol plus lorazepam may be the best treatment and ramelteon, the best preventive medication, researchers say.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - March 12, 2019 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Which Misused Prescription Meds Send Americans to the ER?
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 -- Most folks treated in a U.S. emergency room for misuse of prescription medications get into trouble because they mix different substances, a new study reports.
Benzodiazepines like Xanax (alprazolam) and Ativan... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 6, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors
U.S. prescriptions for Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines have shot up since 2003, statistics show, especially for chronic pain. Roughly half those prescriptions are from primary care providers.(Image credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - January 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rhitu Chatterjee Source Type: news
‘A thank you to the hospital carers helping me battle cancer’
Four months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, I’ve had biopsies, a mastectomy, lymph node removals, countless scans and blood tests, an imminent death scare and two rounds of chemotherapy.
Today, I’ll be having my third round and by rights I should be feeling terrified. Chemo’s pretty toxic – my oncologist told me semi-jokingly that the aim is to get as close to killing me as possible. But I don’t feel scared – I’m feeling calm and secure.
This is because, thanks to the NHS team at south London’s St George’s hospital, a trip to the chemo ward feels as close to a trip to a day-spa as you ...
Source: UNISON Health care news - January 14, 2019 Category: UK Health Authors: Amanda Kendal Tags: Article Magazine cancer NHS Source Type: news
The common pill that's killing in the shadow of the opioid crisis
Benzodiazepines, a group of sedatives that include medications like Valium, Xanax and Ativan, have been prescribed for half a century. But when combined with opioids, the results can be lethal. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Nova Scotia Source Type: news
