FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER From Market
Agency says the medication's risk for abuse now outweighs any benefit
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
Opioids Tend to Be Over-Prescribed After Cesarean Section
And pills women don't use are often not discarded
Researchers Target Zolmitriptan Dosing for Pediatric Migraine
Study supports body-weight dosing of 5.0 mg and 2.5 mg for children >50 kg and <50 kg, respectively
U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
Ablation Successful for Trigeminal Neuralgia in Pregnancy
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of trigeminal ganglion may be performed after 13 weeks
Many Bariatric Surgery Patients Using Opioids Seven Years Later
Hydrocodone most commonly used, followed by tramadol and oxycodone
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Chronic Pain Tied to Increased Risk of Memory Loss
Findings in patients 60 and older with moderate or severe chronic pain