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Opioid analgesics for rheumatoid arthritis pain
, 2013 Clinical Question: Do the benefits of opioid analgesics outweigh the risks in patients with persistent pain due to rheumatoid arthritis? Bottom Line: Weak opioids (such as codeine, dextropropoxyphene, and tramadol) may be effective in the short-term ...
Richards, B. +5 more
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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The study aimed to investigate the effect of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) before anesthesia induction on postoperative pain, quality of recovery (QoR), and opioid consumption in older patients after video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Wen‐Cheng Shi +4 more
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Effectively communicating with patients about opioid therapy [PDF]
Effective communication between patient and provider is critical when initiating opioid therapy. Often providers will need to adjust prescribing practices and motivate patients to stay committed to the changes.
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Postoperative Effects of Celecoxib on Opioid Use and Pain Control After Benign Oropharyngeal Surgery
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study evaluated how the addition of celecoxib to a multimodal pain regimen following tonsillectomy + adenoidectomy, or uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) + tonsillectomy affects postoperative opioid use and pain control. Patients who received celecoxib consumed significantly fewer opioids compared to the historic control group, with similar ...
Alana Platukus +9 more
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Opioid Deaths in Construction [PDF]
Construction work can result in painful injuries that are sometimes treated with prescription opioids. One in four people prescribed opioids for long-term pain become addicted* and opioid-related deaths are on the rise.publications_TT-Opioids ...
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Characterizing a Department's Transition to Intracapsular Tonsillectomy: A Mixed Methods Analysis
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study evaluated a single institution's transition from total to intracapsular tonsillectomy (IT) by employing an explanatory mixed methods model. Patients undergoing IT experienced reduced rates of 30‐day emergency department visits, admissions, and secondary hemorrhage requiring return to the operating room. Five themes were identified in surgeon
Erin Ling +20 more
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Open HealthAnalgesics are among the most frequently used drugs, but the analysis of their popularity is a tremendous challenge for the methods of classical epidemiology, hence the development of complementary infodemiological tools.
Zadworny Jan
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The Application of Telemedicine in Surgery
Med Research, EarlyView.This figure provides an overview of the content presented in this article. Telemedicine is integrated throughout the entire surgical workflow, with distinct applications across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. These applications are enabled by a suite of supporting technologies, while the associated implementation challenges ...
Yufan Yang +8 more
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Opioid analgesics use in everyday surgical practice
Opioids are a vital component in managing pain for surgical patients. However, they also pose a problem due to their addiction and potential for abuse. In this paper, I will discuss the rationale for opioid use, and its significant acute adverse effects,
Yousefi , Mahsa
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Med Research, EarlyView.This review summarizes the immuno‐inflammatory mechanisms driving the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA), extending beyond the traditional view of OA as a purely degenerative disease to incorporate immune cell infiltration, inflammatory factor release, and the formation of a chronic low‐grade inflammatory microenvironment.
Qingqiang Lei +9 more
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