Dramatic increase reported in opioid prescriptions during emergency department visits over the last decade
This report was published in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine."This trend is especially concerning given dramatic increases in opioid-related overdoses and fatalities in recent years," said Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi, M.D. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news
Significant increase in painkillers prescribed to US adults visiting emergency departments
Researchers report dramatic increases in prescriptions of opioid analgesics, such as Percocet, Vicodin, oxycodone and Dilaudid, during U.S. emergency department visits from 2001 to 2010. These findings were not explained by higher visit rates for painful conditions, which only increased modestly during the time period. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 14, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Significant increase in painkillers prescribed to U.S. adults visiting emergency departments
Researchers report dramatic increases in prescriptions of opioid analgesics, such as Percocet, Vicodin, oxycodone and Dilaudid, during U.S. emergency department visits from 2001 to 2010. These findings were not explained by higher visit rates for painful conditions, which only increased modestly during the time period. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 14, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
FDA Approves First ER Oxycodone Acetaminophen ComboFDA Approves First ER Oxycodone Acetaminophen Combo
The combination drug, formerly known as MNK-795, is approved for acute pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and for whom alternatives are ineffective. FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Alert Source Type: news
Questions after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Echoe ’ s Story
I had a T.A.H. (total abdominal hysterectomy – ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix- as well as removal of 4cm cyst) via robotic laparoscopic procedure on the 17th of October – 4 small incisions in belly, discharged from hospital on the 18th. The spot that has been noticeably painful is the incision in my belly button. Due to lack of help at home, there have been several occasions where I bent down (didn’t use legs – didn’t think of it) to pick up something small from the floor, look under the bed, or load the dishwasher
I’ve mostly stayed down since arriving home. Since coming home, the pai...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - October 22, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health cysts hysterectomy stories total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news
Questions after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Echoe ’ s Story
I had a T.A.H. (total abdominal hysterectomy – ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix- as well as removal of 4cm cyst) via robotic laparoscopic procedure on the 17th of October – 4 small incisions in belly, discharged from hospital on the 18th. The spot that has been noticeably painful is the incision in my belly button. Due to lack of help at home, there have been several occasions where I bent down (didn’t use legs – didn’t think of it) to pick up something small from the floor, look under the bed, or load the dishwasher
I’ve mostly stayed down since arriving home. Since coming home, the pai...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - October 22, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health cysts hysterectomy stories total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news
Questions after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Echoe ’ s Story
I had a T.A.H. (total abdominal hysterectomy – ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix- as well as removal of 4cm cyst) via robotic laparoscopic procedure on the 17th of October – 4 small incisions in belly, discharged from hospital on the 18th. The spot that has been noticeably painful is the incision in my belly button. Due to lack of help at home, there have been several occasions where I bent down (didn’t use legs – didn’t think of it) to pick up something small from the floor, look under the bed, or load the dishwasher
I’ve mostly stayed down since arriving home. Since coming home, the pai...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - October 22, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health cysts hysterectomy stories total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news
Novel Extended-Release Opioid Formulation Deters AbuseNovel Extended-Release Opioid Formulation Deters Abuse
Tamper-resistant extended-release oxycodone-acetaminophen formulation is less 'likable' when crushed. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Video: FDA warns of Rx opioid painkiller abuse
The Food and Drug Administration convened a two-day public hearing on prescription opioid painkillers that include oxycodone, Vicodin and Percocet. As there's been a steady rise in the addiction to these medications, health authorities say they're trying to strike a balance between medical need and the dangers of dependence. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New York City to Restrict Powerful Prescription Drugs in Public Hospitals’ Emergency Rooms
In an effort to crack down on drug abuse, most patients at the 11 hospitals will no longer be able to get more than three days’ worth of narcotic painkillers like Vicodin and Percocet. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - January 11, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS Tags: New York City Pain-Relieving Drugs Drug Abuse and Traffic OxyContin (Drug) Bloomberg, Michael R Hospitals Emergency Medical Treatment Source Type: news
Painkiller Crackdown in New York ERs
<p>In an effort to curb <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://addictions.about.com/od/coexistingdisorders/f/My-Doctor-Says-I-Need-Help-For-Medication-Abuse-What-Do-I-Do-Now.htm">medication abuse</a>, New York City is cutting back on some of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://addictions.about.com/od/substancedependence/tp/mostaddictivepainkillers.htm">most addictive painkillers</a> in emergency rooms.  According to the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/nyregi...
Source: About.com Addictions - January 8, 2013 Category: Addiction Source Type: news
