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June 03, 2021
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Opioid agonist treatment 'important intervention' for those with opioid dependence

Opioid agonist treatment 'important intervention' for those with opioid dependence

Opioid agonist treatment reduced mortality rates among people with opioid dependence, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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May 11, 2021
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Opioid use, abuse behaviors fluctuate over time in patients with chronic noncancer pain

Opioid use, abuse behaviors fluctuate over time in patients with chronic noncancer pain

Patients who use opioids for chronic noncancer pain occasionally demonstrated problematic extra-medical opioid use behaviors, but these behaviors fluctuated considerably over time, according to survey data in JAMA Network Open.

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May 07, 2021
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VIDEO: Chronic pain care ‘goes well beyond just opioids’

VIDEO: Chronic pain care ‘goes well beyond just opioids’

Chronic pain is a complex condition that requires integrative care, which can include proper medication use, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and physical therapy, according to a speaker at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting.

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May 07, 2021
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Hospital intervention significantly increases naloxone prescriptions

Hospital intervention significantly increases naloxone prescriptions

A hospital intervention designed to raise awareness of naloxone and remove prescribing barriers was associated with a 584% increase in prescriptions among patients at high risk for an opioid overdose, according to recent research.

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April 30, 2021
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FDA approves higher dose naloxone nasal spray for treating opioid overdose

FDA approves higher dose naloxone nasal spray for treating opioid overdose

The FDA today announced approval of a higher dose naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray product for opioid overdose treatment.

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April 21, 2021
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Dental patients with public insurance have higher risk for persistent opioid use

Dental patients with public insurance have higher risk for persistent opioid use

Patients who have public insurance had a greater risk for persistent opioid use after a dental procedure compared with patients who have private insurance, a retrospective cohort study found.

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April 09, 2021
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Existing opioid prescriptions drive increase in prescription rates in GI conditions

Existing opioid prescriptions drive increase in prescription rates in GI conditions

Opioid prescriptions rates for gastrointestinal conditions continue to increase, with renewals of existing prescriptions being the main driver, according to a study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

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April 06, 2021
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Beta-blockers may reduce risk for knee osteoarthritis, hip/knee pain

Beta-blockers may reduce risk for knee osteoarthritis, hip/knee pain

Common beta-blockers are associated with a reduced cumulative risk for knee osteoarthritis, knee pain and hip pain consultations, according to data published in Rheumatology.

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March 11, 2021
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Opioid use for migraines opens door to future ED visits

Opioid use for migraines opens door to future ED visits

Patients with migraine who were given opioids in the ED were more likely to return to the ED in the next 6 months compared with patients who were not prescribed opioids, according to findings from single-center, retrospective cohort study.

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March 05, 2021
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Opioid misuse among high schoolers associated with increased risk for suicidal behaviors

Opioid misuse among high schoolers associated with increased risk for suicidal behaviors

Current and past prescription opioid misuse were associated with increases in the risk for suicide-related behaviors and experiences among U.S. high schoolers, according to data published in Pediatrics.

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