Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
Sunday February 24, 2008
Illustration:ADAM
A recent study completed at 13 spine clinics around the US, and published in the Feb. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine shows that surgery yields more ... Read More
And Another Fentanyl Recall
Monday February 18, 2008
Add to the recent recall of the Duragesic and generic fentanyl patches a voluntary recall of the Actavis Fentanyl Transdermal System. Citing the same basic problem as the other ... Read More
Fentanyl Patches Recalled by Manufacturers
Wednesday February 13, 2008
Photo:Gold Standard
It has not been two months since fentanyl, a prescription patch used for moderate to severe pain, was last in the news. The manufacturer is now recalling all ... Read More
Don't Get Burned - Icy Hot Product Recall
Tuesday February 12, 2008
If you use Icy Hot Heat Therapy products for your back or neck, here’s some news for you. The company has recalled several of their products because consumers were ... Read More
Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain and Drug Addiction Easily Confused
Sunday February 10, 2008
According to Peggy Compton, RN, PhD, and professor of nursing at UCLA, a study at the pain clinic there showed approximately 28% of patients were thought to have medication misuse ... Read More
Is Botox Treatment Safe?
Friday February 8, 2008
Photo:Luis Alvarez
Today the Food and Drug Administration issued a notice to the public about possible safety issues linked to the use of Botox. There have been some bad reactions ... Read More