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Sales of the migraine treatment skin patch Zecuity (sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system) have been halted after patients reported suffering burns and scars where the patches were applied

Sales of Zecuity Migraine Skin Patches Halted

Some users have developed skin discoloration, cracked skin, and pain where patches were applied
Many young people who suffer from migraines have vitamin deficiencies

Young Migraine Patients Often Have Vitamin Deficiencies

But study couldn't determine if supplements made a difference
More than half of patients prescribed opioids receive more than they need

Many Patients Prescribed Opioids Sharing Leftover Pills

Two new U.S. studies shed additional light on opioid epidemic
An experimental drug -- TEV-48125 -- brings fast relief to patients with debilitating chronic migraines

Faster Results for Experimental Rx in Chronic Migraine

TEV-48125 begins working within three to seven days
California on Thursday becomes the fifth and largest state in the country to allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives.

California’s Right-to-Die Law Now in Effect

Move raises percentage of terminally ill patients in United States who will now have this option
A new synthetic drug called U-47700 has been linked with at least 50 deaths across the United States

New Synthetic Drug Linked to Dozens of Deaths Across U.S.

U-47700 is an opioid that is nearly eight times more powerful than morphine
Implementation of prescription drug monitoring programs can reduce the prescribing of Schedule II opioids

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Cut Opioid Use

Reduction in rate of prescribing of Schedule II opioids seen immediately after program launch
Electroacupuncture may be a beneficial treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome

Electroacupuncture May Benefit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Patients undergoing electroacupuncture reported less disability and less severe symptoms
There is good agreement in physician-based and patient-based criteria for fibromyalgia diagnosis

Good Agreement for Doctor, Patient Criteria for Fibromyalgia

Large values for Bland-Altman 95 percent limits of agreement indicate widely discordant pairs
Cannabinoids may have limited benefits in rheumatic conditions

Possible Benefit for Cannabinoids in Rheumatic Conditions

Review shows limited benefit in terms of pain relief, sleep; mild to moderate adverse effects