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OTC cannabidiol products tied to improved pain, sleep, anxiety
“There are some data to suggest that there is an expectancy effect when we talk about the therapeutic benefit of cannabinoid products,” said Dr....
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Orally dissolving buprenorphine tied to severe tooth decay, FDA warns
Since buprenorphine was approved, the FDA has identified 305 cases of dental problems associated with orally dissolving buprenorphine.
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One doctor’s psychedelic journey to confront his cancer
After psilocybin treatment, a person with cancer is often better able to talk about death and loss than their loved ones.
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Therapeutic aquatic exercise superior to physical therapy for back pain in study
Therapeutic aquatic exercise proved more beneficial than physical therapy in relieving symptoms and disability caused by chronic back pain.
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Duloxetine added to usual care doesn’t improve hip, knee OA pain
The results of a small, randomized trial conducted in general practitioner practices could not find any benefit of duloxetine over usual care in...
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Study finds sharp drop in opioid scripts among most specialties
A study by the RAND Corp found U.S. clinicians are prescribing fewer opioids, with variation among patients. But the lead author said the report...
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AAN updates treatment guidance on painful diabetic neuropathy
The guideline recommends offering one of four classes of oral medications found to be effective for neuropathic pain.
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Wrist pain and swelling
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EMA panel backs linzagolix for uterine fibroid symptoms
If approved, linzagolix – which is taken once per day – would become the first GnRH receptor antagonist with a nonhormonal option to reach the...
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Califf plans work on opioids, accelerated approvals on return to FDA
In emphasizing the need for continued efforts to address risks of painkillers, Biden’s FDA nominee cites his relatives’ experience in getting 30-...
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Ginger for migraine: A new review
Ginger has “long been recommended as an effective home remedy for the acute treatment of migraine, relieving both headache and the associated...