Trends and characteristics of accidental and intentional codeine overdose deaths in Australia [PDF]
Examines trends in codeine-related mortality rates in Australia, and the clinical and toxicological characteristics of codeine-related deaths. Abstract Objectives: To examine trends in codeine-related mortality rates in Australia, and the clinical and ...
Amanda Roxburgh+6 more
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Animal studies and in vitro human studies suggest that certain opioid analgesics impair crucial immune functions. This study was undertaken to determine whether opioid use is associated with increased risk of serious infection in patients with rheumatoid
Andrew D. Wiese+4 more
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Digital therapeutics (DTx, mobile medical apps, software as a medical device) are rapidly emerging as clinically effective treatments for diverse chronic diseases. For example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently authorized a prescription
Hayam Y. Giravi+3 more
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A review of evidence about behavioural and psychological aspects of chronic joint pain among people with haemophilia [PDF]
Joint pain related to haemophilia affects large numbers of people and has a significant impact on their quality of life. This article reviews evidence about behavioural and psychological aspects of joint pain in haemophilia, and considers that evidence ...
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Pain treatment involves the usage of common and opioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and adjuvant analgesics. Traditionally, these drugs are administered systemically or into the neuraxis. However, when analgesics are applied through these pathways, they are associated with significant side effects, which can hinder its use.
Flores, Murilo Pereira+2 more
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There are differences between the dental treatments of pregnant and non-pregnant patients. Pregnant women often attend the dentist’s office due to a higher risk of hormone related dental complications, which are induced by pregnancy.
Réka Miklós+4 more
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Do NSAIDs and Other Pain Relief Drugs Can Inhibit the Growth of Lactobacillaceae?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used in clinical practice may cause gastrointestinal injuries and influence the gut microbiota.
Kruszewska Hanna+2 more
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Analgesic Alkaloids Derived From Traditional Chinese Medicine in Pain Management
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent health problems. The establishment of chronic pain is complex. Current medication for chronic pain mainly dependent on anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants and opioidergic drugs.
Wei Jiang+13 more
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Use of Opioids and Other Analgesics Before and After Primary Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity: A 10-Year Nationwide Study [PDF]
Objective To report the 1-year pre and postoperative analgesic use in patients undergoing primary surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) and assess risk factors for chronic postoperative opioid use.
Frederik Taylor Pitter+5 more
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Patients' attitudes to analgesics and expectations of emergency care : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
Alleviating pain and suffering has long been a goal of health professionals. Pain has been shown to be one of the leading reasons that patients present to emergency departments (ED) throughout the world and the use of analgesics in ED's has been ...
Lemow, Jolanda Jozefa
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