Painkillers
Coverage of Painkillers in the Nexus archive.
- Why overdose death numbers are higher among construction workers in Colorado, per new data from CDPHE
New data from Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment shows construction workers have a higher overdose death rate (93.5 per 100,000) compared to other industries (43.5). Factors include long hours, financial stress, job-related injuries leading to painkiller use, and a mental health crisis in a male-dominated field. Industry leaders are promoting peer support programs to address the issue.
- Unqualified practitioners found administering steroids, painkillers at three clinics in Hyderabad
Unqualified practitioners were found administering steroids and painkillers at three clinics in Hyderabad. The Council urged citizens to report suspected quacks via its WhatsApp helpline.
- I was taking 130 painkillers a day until a 20-minute noninvasive procedure cured my dependence
A person was taking 130 painkillers daily until a 20-minute noninvasive procedure cured their dependence.
- NHS patients face worst drug shortages on record, say pharmacists and GPs
NHS patients in the UK are experiencing severe drug shortages affecting common painkillers, epilepsy medication, and HRT, with the National Pharmacy Association warning of serious risks to patient safety. The shortages have forced some patients with impaired digestive systems to skip meals.
- From Mounjaro, to painkillers, heart pills, even HRT... why some drugs will NEVER work for you
The article discusses why certain drugs like Mounjaro, painkillers, heart pills, and HRT may be ineffective for some individuals, highlighting factors such as genetic differences and personalized medicine.
- How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines
The Iran war has led to a significant increase in medicine costs, with painkillers in some countries seeing prices more than quadruple due to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
- Popular painkillers could cause drug poisoning if mixed with the wrong medications, new study warns
A new study warns that combining popular painkillers with certain medications can lead to drug poisoning. The research highlights risks associated with improper medication mixing, emphasizing the need for caution in pharmacological treatments.
- Caffeine, cocaine, and painkillers detected in sharks from The Bahamas
Researchers detected caffeine, cocaine, and painkillers in sharks off The Bahamas, suggesting potential environmental contamination. The study, published in a ScienceDirect journal, highlights unexpected drug presence in marine life.
- Teenage girl who was repeatedly sent home from hospital with painkillers for her 'migraines' is told she has just weeks to live
A teenage girl was repeatedly sent home from the hospital with painkillers for her migraines, despite her condition worsening. Medical professionals have now informed her she has just weeks to live.