FDA Wants Generic Opioids to Be Abuse-Deterrent
One more step to combat the epidemic of opioid abuse
ACC: Dying Patients Not Aware They Can Be Spared ICD Shocks
Many unaware that implantable defibrillator can be turned off in final days
Many Doctors Prescribe Opioids for Longer Than CDC Advises
While 99 percent exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit, a quarter write Rx for a full month
Mindful Meditation Technique May Help Ease Chronic Low Back Pain
Researchers find it more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy and usual care
FDA Orders Enhanced Warning Labels on Opioid Pain Medications
New labeling rules mostly aimed at immediate-release versions of opioids
Physicians Respond to New CDC Opioid Guidelines
Mainly supportive of guidelines, but concerns include lack of evidence underlying recommendations
FDA: Most Powdered Medical Gloves Should Be Banned in U.S.
Side effects include airway and wound inflammation, agency says
Case Before Supreme Court May Expose Doctors to Large Fines
Case surrounds whether liability under IFPA can be based on what a practice should have known
Acetaminophen May Not Be the Best Choice for Arthritis Pain
Prescription diclofenac a more effective choice for short-term pain relief, researchers say
Spending on Prescription Meds Up About 5 Percent in 2015
Increase due to increased medication use and higher prices; increase about half that of 2014
