Should Opioids Be Avoided For Pain Patients?

Should Opioids Be Avoided For Pain Patients?

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… Medical Center and University of Toronto performed a scientific review of randomized clinical trials regarding the safety and effectiveness of opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antidepressants for treatment of chronic low …
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Avastin prolongs survival in advanced cervical cancer

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The drug Avastin helps women with advanced cervical cancer live nearly four months longer, according to a new study that's predicted to change the standard of care for the disease. Women who combined Avastin and chemotherapy lived a median of 17 …
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Microbiologist to Test Raw Pet Food for Salmonella

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A Center for Veterinary Medicine study showed that 7.6 percent of the raw pet food tested contained salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration. But identifying the source of contamination–be it in raw materials or the manufacturing …
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