Over-the-counter painkillers often suffice after minor surgery
Surgery patients who were taught to manage their pain with acetaminophen and ibuprofen ended up using few or no opioid pills, a recent study found. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 27, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Addition of another concentration of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants
(Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - June 26, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Percocet vs. Lortab
Title: Percocet vs. LortabCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/28/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - June 26, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Intentional or inadvertent acetaminophen overdose-how lethal it really is? - Thusius NJ, Romanowicz M, Bostwick JM.
BACKGROUND: Acetaminophen, the ubiquitous over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic, is the most common drug used in intentional overdoses in the United States. Inadvertent self-poisoning is also a surprisingly common unintended consequence of acetaminoph... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 20, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Prescription Acetaminophen Products to be Limited to 325 mg Per Dosage Unit; Boxed Warning Will Highlight Potential for Severe Liver Failure
[1-13-2011] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking drug manufacturers to limit the strength of acetaminophen in prescription drug products, which are predominantly combinations of acetaminophen and opioids. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - June 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Caring for summertime burn wounds
Whether it’s from sunburn, a backyard grill, a campfire accident, a curling iron or any other cause, summertime burns can be painful, uncomfortable and challenging to heal, especially in more serious cases. Here are some tips to assist you in caring for summertime burn wounds.
How serious is it? Many burns are minor, not requiring extensive care. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, in those rare situations when you need to go to an emergency room, the doctor will start by examining your skin to see if the burn covers more than 10% of your total body area, among other symptoms. If it does, you’ll be...
Source: Advanced Tissue - June 18, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound care products burn wounds burn wound care Source Type: news
Cyclobenzaprine vs. Norco (hydrocodone acetaminophen)
Title: Cyclobenzaprine vs. Norco (hydrocodone acetaminophen)Category: MedicationsCreated: 6/5/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/5/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Exercise and Fitness General)
Source: MedicineNet Exercise and Fitness General - June 5, 2019 Category: Podiatry Source Type: news
What Causes Temporomandibular Joint Problems?
Discussion
The mandible normally grows in a symmetric downward and forward movement relative to the skull base. The condyle is the primary growth center. “The mandible is unique in that its 2 joints and growth centers function together as a single unit.” It is the last bone in the body to reach skeletal maturity. The mandible and its growth are important for maxillary growth and therefore many problems that affect the mandible affect the facial and skulls structures as well. These growth problems can be relatively insidious and therefore may need monitoring over longer periods of time such as patients with unde...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 27, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Essential wound care supplies for your home first aid kit
When the cut, scrape, blister or bleeding happens, you don't want to be stuck running in a panicked frenzy to the closest drug store. Instead, be prepared for common injuries, symptoms and ailments with a well-stocked medicine cabinet and home first aid kit.
Here are the essential wound care supplies you should have on hand at home:
Make sure your home first aid kit is well stocked.
For cuts and scrapes:
The basic must-haves for these minor wounds include:
Adhesive bandages in various sizes.
Sterile gauze pads.
Medical tape.
Antibiotic ointment.
The size of the wound will help you determine whether a bandage will s...
Source: Advanced Tissue - April 29, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound care products Source Type: news
Flow restrictors and reduction of accidental ingestions of over-the-counter medications - Paul IM, Reynolds KM, Delva-Clark H, Burnham RI, Green JL.
INTRODUCTION: Flow restrictors are child-resistant packaging innovations designed to limit the amount of liquid dispensed from a medication bottle. In 2011, flow restrictors were added to pediatric liquid single-ingredient acetaminophen formulations. The h... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Acetaminophen Safe as First-Line Analgesic for Most Older Adults
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 -- Despite a potential increased risk for stroke in patients with diabetes, acetaminophen is a safe first-line analgesic for most older adults living in nursing homes, according to a study published online March 26 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 19, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Acetaminophen May Blunt Empathy Acetaminophen May Blunt Empathy
Previous research suggests acetaminophen may blunt empathy for others undergoing negative experiences. A new study suggests it may also affect empathy for others who are having positive experiences.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 17, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Does a common pain reliever reduce empathy?
A recent study concludes that acetaminophen might reduce our ability to empathize with someone who is having a positive experience. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychology / Psychiatry Source Type: news
A case report of massive acetaminophen poisoning treated with a novel "triple therapy": N-acetylcysteine, 4-methylpyrazole, and hemodialysis - Kiernan EA, Fritzges JA, Henry KA, Katz KD.
Massive acetaminophen (N-acetyl-p-aminophenol; APAP) ingestion is characterized by a rapid onset of mitochondrial dysfunction, including metabolic acidosis, lactemia, and altered mental status without hepatotoxicity which may not respond to the standard do... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 11, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Health Tip: Treating an Infant's Fever
-- A baby ' s first fever can be scary for parents. However, most fevers are relatively harmless, says MedlinePlus.
When treating your child ' s fever, MedlinePlus suggests:
Do not bundle up a child, even if the child has the chills.
Use acetaminophen... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 10, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
