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Tag: Pain-Relieving Drugs

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Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90

July 1, 2025July 2, 2025Miguel SalazarComments Off on Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90

A medical doctor and former nun, she found an affordable way to expand palliative care in the developing world, bringing pain relief to poor, terminally ill patients.

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‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer

October 4, 2024October 5, 2024Lynsey AddarioComments Off on ‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer

Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle.

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Powerful Psychedelic Drug Gains New Notice as an Opioid Addiction Therapy

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024ANDREW JACOBSComments Off on Powerful Psychedelic Drug Gains New Notice as an Opioid Addiction Therapy

New research is stirring interest in ibogaine, which appears to help ease the agony of detox and prevent relapse. Used in other countries, it remains illegal in the U.S.

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Powerful Psychedelic Drug Gains New Notice as an Opioid Addiction Therapy

March 5, 2024ANDREW JACOBSComments Off on Powerful Psychedelic Drug Gains New Notice as an Opioid Addiction Therapy

New research is stirring interest in ibogaine, which appears to help ease the agony of detox and prevent relapse. Used in other countries, it remains illegal in the U.S.

World

China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022David Pierson, Isabelle Qian, Olivia Wang and Tiffany MayComments Off on China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines

Millions are desperate to get their hands on fever-reducing drugs and antivirals such as Pfizer’s Paxlovid as infections across China outpace supplies.

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The Perils of Legalization

April 24, 2022April 25, 2022German LopezComments Off on The Perils of Legalization

We answer a common reader question about the opioid crisis and legalizing drugs.

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Overdose Deaths in the United States Are Rising at a Troubling Rate

February 13, 2022February 14, 2022German LopezComments Off on Overdose Deaths in the United States Are Rising at a Troubling Rate

Overdoses are increasing at a troubling rate.

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Vietnam Prevents BBC Journalist From Leaving the Country

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Japan Plans to Send Troops to Help Stop Bear Attacks

October 29, 2025Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya

When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

October 29, 2025Emma Bubola and Andrada Lautaru

A River Restoration in Oregon Gets Fast Results: The Salmon Swam Right Back

October 29, 2025Rebecca Dzombak

New Crack at an Ancient Puzzle Reignites Debate for Archaeologists

October 29, 2025ALAN YUHAS

Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Lashing Jamaica

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025THE NEW YORK TIMES

Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting, China Doubles Down on Tech Ambitions

October 29, 2025CHRIS BUCKLEY

Hurricane Melissa’s Direct Hit Knocks Most of Jamaica Offline

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