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About 30% of Pediatric Surgery Patients Receive Opioid Rx
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (277+ words) About 31% of pediatric surgery patients receive an opioid prescription at discharge, according to a study published online June 23 in the Journal of the America... HealthDay News — About 31% of pediatric surgery patients receive an opioid prescription at discharge, according to a…...
Infant Use of Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen Not Linked to Eczema, Bronchiolitis
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (290+ words) "Our study found that paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen are incredibly safe to use in young children." HealthDay News — There is no association for acetaminophen or ibuprofen use in the first... HealthDay News — There is no association for acetaminophen or ibuprofen…...
Fibromyalgia Treatment Tonmya Now Available
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (389+ words) Diana Ernst, RPh, is the Editorial Director for MPR, part of the Haymarket Medical Network. Since 2003, Diana has worked to provide healthcare professionals with up-to-date drug information through MPR's print and digital offerings. She is a graduate of the Ernest…...
Liraglutide May Reduce Migraine Burden in Adults With Obesity, Migraine
1+ year, 1+ week ago (222+ words) BMI reduction was not found to influence headache frequency in analysis of covariance. (HealthDay News) — For adults with obesity and migraine, liraglutide reduces migraine burden, with reductions in... (HealthDay News) — For adults with obesity and migraine, liraglutide reduces migraine burden,…...
Nearly 90,000 Bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Recalled Nationwide
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (192+ words) HealthDay News — Consumers who have children’s ibuprofen at home may want to check the label. Nearly 90,000 bottles have been recalled over possible contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The recall affects 89,592 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension…...
FDA Expands Caldolor Use to Include Postoperative Pain Management
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indications for Caldolor® (ibuprofen) injection to include the management of postoperative pain. Caldolor, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is now approved for adults and pediatric patients aged 3 months and older for…...
Fremanezumab Reduces Number of Migraine Days in Children, Teens
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) The number of migraine days per month was 2.5 with fremanezumab vs 1.4 with placebo. HealthDay News — Fremanezumab yields a greater reduction in the number of migraine days and headache days than... HealthDay News — Fremanezumab yields a greater reduction in the number…...
Ianalumab Improves Outcomes in Patients With Sjögren Disease
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (555+ words) In both NEPTUNUS-1 and NEPTUNUS-2, once monthly ianalumab 300mg improved ESSDAI scores vs placebo at week 48. Ianalumab significantly reduced disease activity in patients with Sjögren disease,... Ianalumab significantly reduced disease activity in patients with Sjögren disease, according to results presented at…...
Guidelines Updated on Use of Parenteral Meds for Migraine in Emergency Department
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (315+ words) Guideline states that prochlorperazine IV and greater occipital nerve blocks must be offered to eligible adults requiring parenteral therapy. HealthDay News — The American Headache Society has updated... HealthDay News — The American Headache Society has updated the guidelines on the use…...
Secukinumab Looks Promising for Polymyalgia Rheumatica
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (378+ words) Findings showed secukinumab demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful sustained remission at week 52 vs placebo. Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating... Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating secukinumab in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)....