Tramadol Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Adults Aged & #8805;50
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 -- For older adults, initiation of tramadol is associated with an increased risk for hip fracture compared with initiation of codeine, ibuprofen, and other commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 5, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen for Pain (Differences in Side Effects and Dosage)
Title: Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen for Pain (Differences in Side Effects and Dosage)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/11/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - January 7, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Paracetamol and ibuprofen: Can you take them together? Doctor's advice on taking both
PARACETAMOL and ibuprofen are both used to treat pain, from achy body parts to headaches. But is it safe to take both together - does taking the two at the same time offer more benefits or is it dangerous? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Approves New Drug For Migraine Sufferers
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of a drug called ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine, which could be a new option for people who can’t take or don’t respond to migraine medications currently on the market.
The drug will be sold under the name Ubrelvy by the pharmaceutical company Allergan. It is considered effective for migraine with or without aura, referring to the sensory or visual disturbances that occur among roughly a third of migraine sufferers.
“Ubrelvy represents an important new option for the acute treatment of migraine in adults, as...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Syndicated CBSN Boston FDA Migraines Source Type: news
DR ELLIE CANNON: Don't come to see me if you get flu... even if you're feeling as sick as a dog
Aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen can tackle some of the worst symptoms, bringing a temperature down and easing aches. Take them as soon as symptoms start, writes DR ELLIE CANNON. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Women who regularly take ibuprofen or naproxen 'are 40% less likely to get breast cancer'
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota surveyed 3,000 women who had been diagnosed with benign breast problems and found they were less likely to get cancer if taking the pills. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists Develop Frostbite Treatment Spray For Emergencies
BOSTON (CBS) — Many people are hitting the slopes this time of year, and one common concern is frostbite. But researchers have developed a new spray that could help stop frostbite in its tracks.
Frostbite literally freezes areas of the body with the least blood flow, most commonly on the tip of the nose, the ears, fingers and toes, and if not treated promptly, it can cause tissue death, requiring amputation.
But when it occurs, people are often in isolated areas without easy access to medical care.
Scientists in India have developed a cold-resistant spray gel that contains a blood thinner that improves blood flow. It...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall Health News Skiing Source Type: news
Frostbite breakthrough as scientists create a GEL that can repair tissue damage
Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology in Mohali, India, put a blood-thinning drug, an anti-freeze and ibuprofen into a gel which could be applied straight to frostbite injuries. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Women's Wellness: Try these remedies for painful periods
On the worst cramp days, ibuprofen doesn't always cut it. Find out which period pain remedies are backed by research to give you relief. Watch: Remedies for painful periods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwuBHuavwVM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (:55) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network." (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 11, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
New Drug To Treat Migraines Shows Promise
(CNN) — A new drug to treat migraines has shown promise in a large-scale clinical trial, offering hope to people unable to use current treatment options.
The drug, ubrogepant, showed greater rates of pain and symptom relief from migraine compared to a placebo, with more than 20% of participants given the drug reporting to be pain-free within two hours and more than 34% relieved of the most bothersome symptoms linked to migraine, which include light and noise sensitivity. This is compared to 14% and 27%, respectively, from the placebo.
“Having ubrogepant as a potential new medication for the acute treatment of m...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Migraines Source Type: news
Ibuprofen Does Not Increase Postpartum Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2019 -- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, do not increase blood pressure among postpartum women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in Obstetrics... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 7, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Many take anticoagulants and OTC supplements, which poses risk
FINDINGSNearly 98% percent of people prescribed direct-acting oral anticoagulants such as apixaban also used over-the-counter products. Of those, 33% took at least one such product that, in combination with the anticoagulants, could cause dangerous internal bleeding. People taking these medications largely lacked knowledge of some potentially serious interactions.BACKGROUNDDirect-acting oral anticoagulants are the drug of choice for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, which occurs most frequently in older patients. Apixaban is one of the most frequently prescribed. However, most people prescribed apix...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Aspirin, ibuprofen, statins or fish oil all help combat symptoms of depression
Anti-inflammatory drugs are almost 80 per cent more effective at eliminating depression than sugar pills, a scientific review of 26 studies by a team at a university in China has found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Taking Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
-- Pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib are popular anti-inflammatory drugs for back pain, headache and other aches and pains.
Though these drugs have a good safety history, the risk of serious side effects rises when the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 23, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Youth Suicide Attempts Often Involve Over-the-Counter Painkillers Youth Suicide Attempts Often Involve Over-the-Counter Painkillers
Young people who attempt suicide by poisoning often use antidepressants or over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin, a U.S. study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news
