Los usuarios de marihuana quizá sientan más dolor postquirúrgico, según un estudio
LUNES, 24 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que consumen marihuana de forma regular podrían tener dificultades si en algún momento necesitan una cirugía mayor, informa un estudio reciente.Los investigadores encontraron que lo usuario…
Learn MoreNo Change in Number of Post-Op Opioid Prescriptions, But Dosages Drop
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research out of Canada offers some encouraging news amid concerns about the opioid epidemic.Doctors are prescribing a lower dose of the painkillers after older adults have surgery, the study found. They a…
Learn MoreGuía para el alivio del dolor tras una cirugía de reemplazo de rodilla o cadera
VIERNES, 21 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ponerse una rodilla o una cadera nueva puede cambiarle la vida, pero primero hay que pasar por la recuperación postquirúrgica.Los expertos señalan que una combinación de los medicamentos correctos y a…
Learn MoreMarijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Folks who regularly use weed could be in for a rocky road if they ever require major surgery, a new study reports.Frequent marijuana users tend to experience more pain as they recover from surgery, and they re…
Learn MoreYour Guide to Pain Relief After Knee, Hip Replacement
FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Getting a new knee or hip can be life-changing, but first you have to get through the recovery after surgery.Experts say a combination of the right medications and some other tips will make it easier.A mnemoni…
Learn MoreRisk-Benefit of Opioids, Other Analgesics Prescribed in ED Unclear
TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The balance of risks and benefits is unclear for opioids compared with placebo, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and local or systemic anesthetics prescribed for musculoskeletal p…
Learn MoreSome Patients Swap Opioids for Medical Cannabis to Treat Pain
TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Medical cannabis may be a viable alternative to opioids for managing pain on both an individual and community level, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in Substance Use & Misuse.Carolyn E. Pritche…
Learn MoreKidney Stones Can Be Excruciating. New Treatment Blasts Them Away, No Anesthesia Needed
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new ultrasound treatment for kidney stones might provide pain-free relief while the patient is awake, researchers say.Kidney stones are often excruciatingly painful. In most cases, patients are told to ju…
Learn MoreA Teen Girl’s Diet Could Impact Her Odds for Menstrual Pain
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While working on a senior research project as part of her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, Serah Sannoh decided to analyze peer-reviewed studies on diet and menstrual period pain, partly becaus…
Learn More¿Cirugías de rodilla u hombros sin opioides? Un estudio encuentra que es posible
LUNES, 10 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mientras los políticos y las autoridades de salud buscan soluciones para una epidemia de opioides que acaba con las vidas de decenas de miles de personas cada año, los médicos que recetan los analgésico…
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