Local Interventions Can Reduce Opioid Rx After Urologic Surgery
A systematic review and meta-analysis show direct interventions have a greater impact on opioid prescribing than indirect interventions
Opioids
Mindfulness Intervention Cuts Opioid Misuse, Chronic Pain
Additional benefits include reductions in opioid dosing, emotional distress, and opioid craving
Many US Adults Receive Opioids and Dual Anxiolytic/Sedative
Among US adult prescription opioid users, 9.2% also prescribed dual anxiolytic/sedative therapy
Inappropriate Opioid, Gabapentinoid Prescribing in CKD Still a Problem
Opioid prescribing has declined in recent years, but nonetheless remains high for the chronic kidney disease population.
Guideline: Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has published a best practice guideline for the management and reduction of cancer-associated pain.
Gout Prevalence Is Increasing Among US Veterans
Gout prevalence in Veterans Affairs medical centers increased from 4.2% in 2005 to 5.8% in 2014.
State Limits on Initial Opioid Rx Duration May Influence Prescribing
Decreases in days of opioid prescribed for initial prescriptions in Medicare beneficiaries especially pronounced among surgeons, dentists
New Trial Tests Value of Mobile Medicine
Medical centers in 5 US cities are testing mobile health units as a way to bring services to individuals with opioid use disorder.
Prescription Analgesic Use High in the Elderly CKD Population
Older patients with CKD may be especially at risk for suboptimal pain control and inappropriate use of opioids and prescription NSAIDs, according to study investigators.
Rates of Prescription Opioid Use Higher in Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors have similar rates of prescription opioid misuse versus those without cancer.
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