Medication
- Health
Study finds potential to reduce medication prescribed for older people
Washington: A new study by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences of GP-delivered medication for older people led to an overall reduction in the number of medicines prescribed. The research has…
- Hyderabad
Beware, self medication could be dangerous: Medical experts
Hyderabad: Medical experts believe that the self medication to treat COVID-19 could be extremely dangerous. In view of the surging deaths in the second wave of Corona pandemic, the experts are apprehensive…
- News
Mindfulness may reduce opioid cravings: Study
New York: People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain might have fewer cravings and less pain if they use both mindfulness techniques and medication for opioid dependence, a new study said.…
- Health
Teens with opioid use disorder could benefit from treatment
Washington: A study has revealed that adolescents with severe opioid use disorder can be treated with one of the three medications: methadone, buprenorphine (Subutex/Suboxone) or extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol). The study was published…
- Politics
Sidhu’s vocal cords are damaged, on medication
Chandigarh: Navjot Singh Sidhu, one of Congress’ star campaigners who often land in controversies, has damaged his vocal cord with his punishing schedule, speaking at 80 rallies during the last one month.…
- Health
Familial breast cancer may be preventable by medication
Vienna: Breast cancer passed down in families may be preventable by the medication Denosumab, which is undergoing a five-year study in Austria. The Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group is leading…
- Health
Opioid overdose linked to varying dosage, claims study
Washington: A study has claimed that patients who were prescribed opioid pain medications but kept changing the dosage over time were prone three times more to overdose than those taking a stable…
- News
Anti-depressant helped Ariel Winter lose weight
Los Angeles: “Modern Family” fame actress Ariel Winter says her new antidepressant medication helped her in losing weight. Ariel, who was often body shamed for her sudden weight gain in the past…
