Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication used to reduce fever and alleviate minor to moderate pain. In many households, it is the go-to medication for minor complaints including headaches, backaches, menstrual cramps, and general flu symptoms. While acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol outside the U.S., is a safe and effective medication when used correctly, it’s …
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The opioid crisis has been a significant public health concern, leading to changes in formulary guidelines regarding opioid use. In response, scientists worldwide are intensifying their efforts to develop non-opioid painkillers. This article explores these efforts and the promising alternatives on the horizon. Emerging Non-Opioid Painkillers In response to the danger of opioid use and …
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Summary In the US, people are living longer and healthier lives, which allows them to work for more years. Increasingly, employers are recognizing the value of older workers and are implementing policies to attract and retain them. Flexible work hours, part-time positions, and phased retirement are several of the accommodations that attract older workers or …
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Summary For traditional generic drugs, the current pharmaceutical pipeline is drying up. In an article we published last November, we referenced that 65% of all new drug launches would be specialty drugs by the end of 2023. This is important as new generic drug conversion opportunities will diminish over the next few years. How does …
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Summary: Comorbidities and aging can have a significant impact on workers’ compensation claims. The aging workforce in the United States, combined with medical inflation and the higher possibility of comorbidity in older workers, is a driving factor in rising claim costs. Workers’ compensation payers can mitigate these challenges by being alert to the complex nature …
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Preferred Medical is committed to enhancing the workers’ compensation industry and those companies that impact injured workers. We were one of the first service providers in workers’ compensation to partner with WorkCompCollege to change the way occupational incident-related injuries and illnesses are managed. We are honored to announce that David Price, Preferred Medical’s General Counsel …
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While we have seen a decrease in the use of opioids over the past few years, they are still an important treatment option when prescribed responsibly and appropriately. However, they also have serious risks, including misuse and abuse, addiction, overdose, and death. To help reduce these serious risks, the FDA has developed a vision to …
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