The length of time spent in the United States by first-generation immigrants is associated with opioid use, according to a recent study in JAMA Network Open. There are an estimated 41.5 million adult immigrants in the United States, of which approximately 3.2 million (7.8%) report using prescription opioids. Because the current opioid crisis originated from…
Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues may cause rapid death through airway compromise and severe muscle rigidity.
Men and women may respond differently to opioids prescribed for pain relief.
Recognizing prescription opioid dependence and expanding the use of buprenorphine could improve the quality of life for patients with chronic pain.
The drug maker has agreed to pay Cuyahoga and Summit counties $10 million without admitting liability.
Preoperative and postoperative process changes lead to faster recovery without increased pain.
Investigators examined whether opioid overdose is more likely if a family member has a prescription. We review their findings.
Researchers are developing a consensus report to provide clinical guidance for the management of patients with chronic non cancer pain who are taking both opioids and cannabinoids.
Settlement talks have been underway for months in an attempt to determine Purdue’s responsibility for the opioid epidemic that has resulted in 400,000 deaths during the past two decades.
Physicians were more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day and when running behind schedule than when appointments were earlier and on-time, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
