The Independent

Concerns have been raised about the proportion of people who are hooked on opioid pain killers, after a large new analysis suggested that many people who take the drugs could become addicted.The new study suggests that almost one in ten people who start a long-term course of pain medication which contains opioids can become dependent on the drugs.And up to one in three display behaviours of addiction.Prescription drugs which contain opioids include tramadol, codeine, oxycodone, morphine, methadone and fentanyl, among others.If you have been taking pain medication for longer than three months, it’s time to book a pain review with...

Concern over number of patients addicted to opioid pain killers

The Guardian

Research finds one in three people taking the drugs show signs of becoming dependent, and one in eight are at risk from misuse

Opioid painkillers put millions at risk of addiction or dependency – study

A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients treated with prescription opioid painkillers has found that nearly one in ten patients experiences opioid dependence or opioid use disorder and nearly one in three shows symptoms of dependence and opioid use disorder. This review provides a more accurate -- and more concerning -- rate of opioid misuse than has previously been calculated. It was conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and appears in the scientific journal Addiction.

Prescription Painkiller Misuse in Chronic Pain Patients

The Conversation U.S.

Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. But the opioid crisis in North America led many health care providers to realize they relied too heavily on drugs to help patients manage their pain. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, a pain management specialist discusses...

Chronic pain: emerging treatment options for patients after the opiod crisis – podcast

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, explores the potential of AI-enhanced, neurotech-powered music therapy as a revolutionary solution to chronic pain management and the opioid crisis. Melzinnia Connolly, a 66-year-old grandmother in Norwood Park, Illinois has been struggling for the past 20 years with chronic pain that lasts...

Exploring AI-Powered Music Therapy as a Solution to Chronic Pain Management and the Opioid Crisis

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness. An exploratory study evaluating the link between specific micronutrients and the symptoms of fibromyalgia revealed vitamin D and magnesium played a role in physical function and stiffness among patients.1.

Vitamin D, Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, suzetrigine is a promising new class of pain medicine that has been gaining attention for its innovative mechanism of action and reported efficacy; suzetrigine might offer hope for those struggling with acute pain issues who want to avoid opioids and NSAIDs. The reliance on opioids and...

A New Class of Medicine for Pain Relief On The Horizon

The FDA approved Zurnai, the first nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. The agency approved the first nasal spray formulation of nalmefene in May 2023. Drug overdose persists as a major public...

FDA Approves First Nalmefene Hydrochloride Auto-Injector to Reverse Opioid Overdose

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin. This short-acting drug cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled when mixed into other drugs, making it particularly dangerous.

Fentanyl: Understanding the Danger and How to Avoid Overdose

Atopic dermatitis increases stress, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, affecting patients' mental health, a recent study found. A new study showed atopic dermatitis significantly impacts the psychological well-being of patients in terms of stress, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.1. “Our study concluded that [atopic dermatitis] contributes to the development of...

Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation

The World Health Organization has issued a Medical Product Alert refering to one batch of falsified Oxymorphone Hydrochloride 40mg, detected in the unregulated supply chain in Finland. Oxymorphone Hydrochloride is a semi-synthetic opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. WHO said that laboratory analysis of samples of the falsified...

WHO Identifies Contaminated Pain Killer Opioid In Finland

Harman Deol, MD begins this series presenting an overview of treatment resistant depression (TRD), highlighting its prevalence along with its impact on patients and the healthcare system. August 7th 2024. Article.

Impact and Costs of Treatment Resistant Depression

Secondary symptoms of PD can be as debilitating as the primary motor symptoms, often leading to increased disability, reduced independence, and a higher burden on caregivers. Parkinson disease (PD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder involving multiple neurotransmitter pathways in the brain and autonomic nervous system, has been typically characterized by motor symptoms including tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural reflex disturbance. Although these dopaminergic motor symptoms are a major part of the clinical management of the disease, a growing number of patients have expressed that the nonmotor, secondary symptoms affect their quality of life even more.

Understanding the Significant Role of Secondary Symptoms of Parkinson Disease

Ferritin cutoffs of 30 and 45 ng/mL notably increase the rate of iron deficiency diagnoses. Guideline-recommended cutoffs for serum ferritin were linked to the incidence of iron deficiency diagnoses in primary care, according to a recent retrospective cohort study in JAMA Network Open.1. Across more than 255,000 adult primary care...

Ferritin Cutoff Choice Linked to Rates of Iron Deficiency Diagnosis

Medical News Today

New research has found that endometriosis is linked to a four times higher risk of ovarian cancer, and deep infiltrating endometriosis is tied to a 10 times higher risk of this form of cancer.

Endometriosis likely poses a heightened ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Hundreds of millions of people around the world experience chronic pain – meaning pain that lasts longer than three months. While the numbers vary from country to country, most studies estimate that about 10% of the global population is affected, so more than 800 million people. The Centers for...

New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Opioid Pain Treatment Raises Dependence and Use Disorder Rates

A new study revealed patients with chronic pain treated with opioid analgesics had a greater prevalence of opioid dependence, opioid use disorder, and aberrant behavior. Nearly...

Opioid Pain Treatment Raises Dependence and Use Disorder Rates

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