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FDA: NSAID Use Should Be Avoided in Pregnancy Even Sooner Than 30 Weeks

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Brian Park, PharmD

The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.

Cannabis Use for Pain, Sleep Disturbance Common in Older Adults

Most older adults using cannabis report initiating use after the age of 60 years primarily to treat pain.

Pain Interference Symptoms Improved With Alcohol Consumption Reduction

For US veterans with unhealthy alcohol use, reducing drinking may improve or resolve various conditions including pain interference symptoms and substance use.

General Anesthesia Not Linked to Dementia Risk in Elderly After Elective Surgery

Elective surgery using general anesthesia is not associated with an elevated risk for dementia versus regional anesthesia.

ASA: Sustained Decrease Seen in Prescription Opioid Abuse

Prescription pain medication abuse decreased significantly from 2007 to 2018.

Potential Danger for Drug Interactions With Dental Opioid Prescribing

Opioids prescribed by dentists may pose a threat for interactions with medications for depression or anxiety in older adults.

CDC Now Acknowledges Airborne Transmission of COVID-19

Infection with the new coronavirus can occur through airborne transmission between people farther than 6 feet apart.

No Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Expected Until Next Spring

Moderna will not have a COVID-19 vaccine available for widespread use until next spring at the earliest.

$60 Million Paid to Settle Pelvic Mesh Case for Lifelong Pain, Injury

A company has agreed to pay settlement charges by US state attorneys general that it failed to inform women of side effects associated with permanent pelvic mesh devices.

Labeling Changes to Benzodiazepine Prescribing Information Required

In response to reports of misuse and abuse of benzodiazepines, the FDA is now requiring class-wide labeling changes to the prescribing information.