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Mild Opioid Found Comparable to Strong Opioid For Orthopedic Surgery
The effectiveness of a mild opioid in patients who underwent orthopedic surgery was seen to be just as effective as ...
MARCH 14, 2022
For Managing Outpatient Postoperative Pain, NSAIDs Found Superior to Codeine
Adults who undergo outpatient surgery report significantly lower pain scores when treated with NSAIDs compared with ...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
CDC Opioid Guidance Has Little Effect in At-Risk Population
Among patients at risk for opioid misuse, the odds of receiving a Schedule II opioid for noncancer pain were ...
MAY 5, 2021
Most Patients Do Well Without Narcotics After Tibial, Pilon Fractures
A new study has concluded that more than three-fourths of patients with predominantly high-energy articular ...
OCTOBER 5, 2020
FDA Solicits Comments on Pediatric Codeine Use, Role of Genetic Testing
The FDA is asking for physician and other stakeholder input on the potential use of genotyping in children under ...
JULY 3, 2020
Naproxen Bests Acetaminophen-Codeine for Dental Surgery Pain
Results of new studies may offer convincing evidence of an alternative pain treatment to opioids for dental pain.
OCTOBER 18, 2019
FDA Revises Cough and Cold Product Labeling to Limit Pediatric Use
The FDA is requiring safety labeling changes to limit the use of prescription opioid cough and cold medicines ...
JANUARY 12, 2018
FDA Warns Against Codeine, Tramadol Use in Children Under 12
The FDA is restricting the use of multiple-ingredient medicines that contain codeine and all tramadol medications ...
APRIL 22, 2017
AAP Report: Codeine Too Risky for Kids
Codeine is still is available without a prescription in OTC cough formulas from outpatient pharmacies in 28 states ...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
