Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors Among Drug Users
Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2018 to assess the impact of drug and alcohol use on cardiometabolic disease risk factors.
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Patient Refusal of Observation Following Naloxone Resuscitation: An Ethical, Clinical Dilemma
Following resuscitation with naloxone, clinicians commonly recommend an observation period to monitor for rebound apnea and other symptoms. Patient refusal of this recommendation is common, although rarely discussed in the literature.
Outcomes of Feasibilty Study on DAAs in Injection Drug Users
In San Francisco, California, researchers found data that showed it was feasible to recruit patients who inject drugs for treatment of hepatitis C with ledipasvir-sofosbuvir for 8 weeks.
Adrenergic, Not Opioid Pathways, May Mediate Rapid Death From Fentanyl
Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues may cause rapid death through airway compromise and severe muscle rigidity.
USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Illicit Drug Use
Evidence was inadequate to weigh the balance of benefits and harms of screening for illicit drug use in adolescents.
Clinicians May be Overprescribing Gabapentinoids for Pain
Clinicians may be overprescribing gabapentiboids in part as a response to the opioid epidemic.
Physicians Are Still Prescribing Too Many Opioids in the US
More than 1 out of 3 average Americans used a prescription opioid in 2015, despite growing concerns these medications are promoting addiction and overdose deaths.
Hospitalists Must Lead Change in Opioid Treatment
Hospitalists must use opioids judiciously, including adhering to specific dose limits, setting expectations, and initiating evidence-based treatment.
Maryland Implements Strategies to Curb Opioid Overdose and Death Rates
Strategies include training in screening, interventions, and referrals to treatment.
Referencing Prior Patient Drug History Reduces Opioid Abuse Rates
Opioid abuse went down when physicians are legally obligated to check a patient’s drug history.
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