Imperial Valley News Center
The emergency department and opioid prescriptions
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- Written by Dana Sparks
Rochester, Minnesota - Many people think emergency departments tend to overprescribe opioids for people suffering from acute pain. However, a 2017 study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine found that's not true. According to Dr. Molly Jeffery, lead author of the study and scientific director of the Mayo Clinic Division of Emergency Medicine Research, the research revealed that the opioid prescriptions given in the emergency department are limited.
Supreme Court strikes down law against sports gambling
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- Written by NFL
Washington, DC - The Supreme Court today struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports.
Integrative approaches to treating pain
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- Written by Home Remedies
Rochester, Minnesota - Many types of effective pain relief can be found without pills. Maybe you've gotten a massage, tried biofeedback or added dietary supplements. These are forms of what used to be called complementary and alternative medicine. Now, however, complementary and alternative medicine is most often referred to as integrative medicine.
Tired of feeling hassled and stressed?
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- Written by Dr. Edward Creagan
Scottsdale, Arizona - It's important to manage stress - even when you're feeling busy and hassled.
When you're swept away in a number of demands, your stress hormone climbs sky-high. This hormone is called cortisol, and it's produced by pyramid-shaped structures on top of the kidneys (adrenal glands).
Types of pain for which opioids may be prescribed
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Rochester, Minnesota - Opioid medications, commonly called narcotics, are derived from the poppy plant. Some opioids are available as prescription medications. They are regulated as controlled substances by the Drug Enforcement Administration. A health care provider must have a special license to prescribe these opioids. Other opioids, such as heroin, are illegal under all circumstances and have no legitimate medical purpose.
Ovarian cancer is hard to detect
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- Written by Cindy Weiss
Scottsdale, Arizona - Ovarian cancer is estimated to affect more than 22,000 women each year and is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women, according to American Cancer Society.
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