Oral platelet gel supernatant plus supportive medical treatment versus supportive medical treatment in the management of radiation-induced oral mucositis: a matched explorative active control trial by propensity analysis [PDF]
OBJECTIVES:: In this active control trial, the rate of radio-induced WHO grade 3/4 oral mucositis and the change in quality of life, assessed by OMWQ-HN, were measured in subjects with head and neck cancer treated by platelet gel supernatant (PGS) and ...
Bonfili P+15 more
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Aims Monitoring opioid prescribing across different healthcare systems is essential to understanding population‐level exposure and informing global health policies. This study examined opioid utilization in Scandinavian countries between 2010 and 2023 using multiple complementary metrics, addressing the limitations of single‐metric comparisons ...
Gabriela Rolová+6 more
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Opioid Analgesic Prescribing Practices of Dental Professionals in the United States [PDF]
The prescription of opioid analgesics by dental professionals is widespread in the United States. Policy makers, government agencies, and professional organizations consider this phenomenon a growing public health concern.
Okunseri, Christopher+4 more
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End-stage renal disease and non-narcotic analgesics: a case-control study.
1. To assess the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) associated with the regular use of three classes of non-narcotic analgesics, we performed a case-control study of 340 patients with ESRD on a haemodialysis maintenance program and 673 hospital ...
M. Morlans+4 more
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Hidden Costs of Ban the Box Laws: Unraveling the Effects on Drug‐Related Deaths
ABSTRACT Ban the Box (BTB) laws delay criminal background checks until the later stages of the hiring process. This study provides new evidence that BTB laws that apply to both private and public employers have negative spillover effects beyond labor market outcomes.
Oleksandra Cheipesh
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Opioid-free anesthesia for breast cancer surgery: An observational study
Background and Aims: Opioids are associated with postoperative nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and increased analgesic requirement. A nonopioid anesthesia technique may reduce morbidity, enable day care surgery, and possibly decrease tumor recurrence.
Swagata Tripathy+6 more
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ABSTRACT Background This study evaluates the risk of persistent opioid use (POU) among thyroidectomy patients given postoperative opioids. Methods Patients undergoing thyroidectomy were identified using the TriNetX Research Platform (2010–2024). Cohorts were divided based on opioid prescriptions on the day of surgery.
Oluwatobiloba Ayo‐Ajibola+4 more
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Opioid-free anesthesia for a child with trisomy 13 with obstructive sleep apnea: a case report
Background Most children with trisomy 13 display central apnea, and are prone to opioid-induced respiratory depression. We conducted opioid-free anesthesia for a patient with trisomy 13 and obstructive sleep apnea, and safely extubated the patient in the
Makiko Yamamoto+3 more
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The effects of diclofenac suppository and intravenous acetaminophen and their combination on the severity of postoperative pain in patients undergoing spinal anaesthesia during cesarean section [PDF]
Introduction: The main tasks of postoperative care are postoperative pain and complications control which play an important role in accelerating the recovery of patient’s general condition. Aim: This study was performed in order to compare the effects of
Aryaie, M.+4 more
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Abstract Background The purpose of this randomized, three‐armed clinical trial is to determine if a postoperative injection of 0.5% bupivacaine is more effective than 2% lidocaine in controlling pain after periodontal flap surgery. Methods Seventy‐six patients planned for similar periodontal surgeries were included.
Jessica D. Koster+4 more
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