Repeat ED Visits for Opioid-Related Emergencies on the Rise
Emergency departments are increasingly seeing patients for repeat opioid-related care.
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Decrease in Overdose Death Rates Involving Opioids Noted
From 2017 to 2018, there were decreases in overdose death rates involving all opioids, prescription opioids, and heroin, while rates involving synthetic opioids increased.
Naloxone Therapeutic Equivalent in Prefilled Syringes Now Available
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the availability of Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Narcan.
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms May Increase Health Risks in Drug Injectors
Among PWID, opioid withdrawal symptoms are associated with increased health risks.
Opioid Use Prior to Discharge After Cesarian Section Tied to Later Use
Women who take less opioid pain medication in the 24-hour period before being discharged from the hospital after a cesarean delivery also use less opioid medication during the four weeks following discharge.
Medications for OUD Reduce Rates of Overdose and Endocarditis
Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who receive medications for OUD following endocarditis may experience improved health-related outcomes.
Improving Cancer Pain Management Amid the Opioid Crisis
Research into opioid alternatives for cancer-related pain has stalled, however substance use disorders remain problematic.
Opioid Prescriptions Common With ED Visits for Dental Conditions
Antibiotics and opioids are frequently prescribed during emergency department visits for dental conditions.
The Link Between Opioid Receptor Function and Ethnic Disparities in Pain Management
Using μ-opioid imaging outcomes, researchers examined differences in BPND; [11C]carfentanil among healthy adults identifying as non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white.
Opioid-Related Unintentional Deaths and Suicides Have Increased Since 2000
Between 2000 and 2017, unintentional deaths and suicides related to opioid use have increased substantially, whereas overall deaths from have decreased.
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