Decision nears in Wilford Hall deaths
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mysanantonio - Pedro Lucero, a critical care physician at Brooke Army Medical Center and an expert witness for the government, said the 70 milligrams of morphine Gray received in two doses 70 minutes apart caused her death. ... (Fri Nov 20 23:18:43 2009 PST)

This Spiritualized classic is the perfect prescription - Music - The Guardian
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guardian - [ ...] ... (Fri Nov 20 16:21:58 2009 PST)

Study examines temporal association between media coverage and opioid-related ...
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news-medical - (US) May have influenced opioid abuse. There are more drug overdose deaths than deaths from firearms or motor vehicle accidents. The bulk of these overdoses are from prescription opioids. (Fri Nov 20 01:34:33 2009 PST)

FOX 5 Special: Criminal Minds 111909 - myfoxatlanta.com
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myfoxatlanta - About 625 people incarcerated there are taking psychotropic medications for serious mental illness. (Thu Nov 19 20:05:28 2009 PST)

Doctor sentenced in prescription drug case
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gjfreepress - (US) DENVER (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a Colorado Springs doctor has been sentenced to 180 days of home detention for illegally distributing prescription narcotic drugs. District Court... (Thu Nov 19 17:49:30 2009 PST)

System to help identify patients at high risk of developing delirium
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news-medical - (US) Shows research Richard Bennett wrote: At least identify what the heck Ketamine is in theb & But after surgery. (Thu Nov 19 03:35:10 2009 PST)

NYT: Pharma Doesn't Want to Prevent Cancer...and It's Your Fault
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industry.bnet - FDA's limits on prescribing of narcotics Last week's announcement that the FDA is considering requiring physicians' to obtain additional training in order to prescribe certain Schedule II narcotics is welcome news - for payers and patients. (Wed Nov 18 21:35:20 2009 PST)

Estonian Free Press ; Drug Consume Increases in Estonia
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estonianfreepress - "Syringe exchange points are becoming the places where clients are motivated to enter drug treatment" Lifetime prevalence of drug use has increased both in the older and the younger age groups. (Wed Nov 18 03:05:04 2009 PST)

YM BIOSCIENCES REPORTS CYT997 ORAL VASCULAR DISRUPTING AGENT RESULTS PRESENTED ...
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pipelinereview - (US) The product is differentiated from other approaches using opioids because patients are able to individually control the analgesia required for their differing intensities of pain. (Tue Nov 17 16:35:09 2009 PST)

Doctor's Thinking on Medical Marijuana Wrong Prescription for the Ailment
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citywatchla - (US) CityWatch - An insider look at City Hall - Doctor s Thinking on Medical Marijuana Wrong Prescription for the Ailment CityWatch - An insider look at City Hall - Doctor s Thinking on Medical Marijuana Wrong Prescription for the Ailment (Note: This column is a reader response to Ken Alpern&rsquo. (Tue Nov 17 08:41:51 2009 PST)

YM BIOSCIENCES REPORTS CYT997 ORAL VASCULAR DISRUPTING AGENT RESULTS PRESENTED ...
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foxbusiness - (US) The product is differentiated from other approaches using opioids because patients are able to individually control the analgesia required for their differing intensities of pain. (Tue Nov 17 06:05:02 2009 PST)
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The Cancer Pain Drug Market, Driven by the Continued Dominance of Opioids ...
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prnewswire - The Cancer Pain Drug Market, Driven by the Continued Dominance of Opioids, Will Increase From $2.3 Billion in 2008 to $3.7 Billion in 2018 WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's... (Tue Nov 17 05:08:44 2009 PST)

Analgesics and Sedatives in ICU - Express Healthcare
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expresshealthcaremgmt - (India) All available drugs from Morphine to Sufentanil are used either as bolus. (Mon Nov 16 23:24:05 2009 PST)

Analysis: U.S. Attorney Buchanan takes a bow
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post-gazette - (US) There was a renewed focus on drug trafficking. (Mon Nov 16 21:50:25 2009 PST)

Sheboygan Walgreens manager charged with stealing painkillers
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sheboyganpress - (US) Is charged with felony theft and two felony counts of possession of narcotic drugs. (Mon Nov 16 14:19:18 2009 PST)