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Title: Trends in pain medication use
Post by: rangerrebew on March 13, 2018, 02:56:43 pm
Trends in pain medication use

Date:
    March 8, 2018
Source:
    Wiley
Summary:
    A new study reveals that acetaminophen use and over-dosing rise in cold/flu season in the United States, primarily due to increased use of over-the-counter combination medications treating upper respiratory symptoms. Another study reports that acetaminophen is the most commonly used analgesic in France, with more high-dose tablets being consumed in recent years.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180308160633.htm (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180308160633.htm)