Co-Dispensing of Benzodiazepines and Opioids Dangerous in HD
Patients on hemodialysis who use opioids concurrently with a short-acting benzodiazepine are especially at risk for early death, a study found.
Pain
Screening for Opioid-Related Low Testosterone Underused
Rates of screening, treatment for low testosterone higher for prolonged versus short-term opioid users
Cancer Survivors Have High Prevalence of Chronic Pain
Prevalence higher for those with less than high school education, low income, public insurance
Guidelines Conflict for Long-Term Opioid Tx in Cancer Survivors
Inconsistencies exist between CDC and NCCN opioid guideline recommendations.
Art Intervention May Be Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Brief bedside session associated with improved positive mood, pain scores and decreased anxiety
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Unused medications can be dropped off at local collection sites between 10 am and 2 pm.
Placebo May Ease Fatigue in Cancer Survivors
Reductions seen in fatigue symptom severity and fatigue-related quality of life disruption
Health Benefits and Harms of Cannabis Reported
Medical use of cannabis has been a topic of controversy in recent years.
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