Dosing and titrating opioids [PDF]
Evidence indicates that the risk for opioid-use disorder and overdose increases as dosage increases. CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain provides recommendations about the types of opioid formulations at initiation, starting dosages ...
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The Patterns and Trajectory of Continued Opioid Use in Opioid-Naïve Patients After Curative-Intent Elective Cancer Surgery-A Prospective Cohort Study. [PDF]
Lee KKH, Yiu CH, Penm J, Johns A.
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Curriculum Guidelines for Social and Behavioral Sciences in Predoctoral Dental Education
ABSTRACT Social and behavioral sciences are an integral part of predoctoral dental education, given the important role of social and behavioral factors in oral health, dentist‐patient communication, the provision of person‐centered care, and patients’ experience of dental treatment and their treatment outcomes.
Cameron L. Randall +10 more
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Trends and Outcomes of Naloxone Use for Iatrogenic Opioid Overdose in Patients on General Wards in a Swiss Hospital: A Ten-Year Retrospective Case Series Analysis. [PDF]
Würsten M +3 more
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Abstract Hospitalists care for patients with acute pain who have an opioid use disorder and require pain management. Hospitalists may withhold opioids for acute pain due to a variety of reasons. However, adequate pain management in patients with opioid use disorder, including with opioids, is the standard of care. This piece explains how to best manage
Anna‐Maria South +2 more
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Patient-related risk factors for new persistent opioid use after surgery among opioid-naïve individuals in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Lee Y +4 more
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Abstract Background The incarcerated population in the United States is underserved and aging rapidly; there is a dearth of information regarding their health, including hospital care. Epidemiological information is crucial to guide policymakers’ planning.
Farah Acher Kaiksow +5 more
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Effects of Opioids, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids, and Antidepressants on Fracture Risk in Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis. [PDF]
Kraglund F +4 more
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Abstract Background and Aims Dutch intestinal failure centers are increasingly confronted with patients started on total parenteral nutrition because of reported intolerance to enteral feeding without meeting clinical criteria for intestinal failure.
J.W. Korzilius +11 more
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Do no harm: Surgeons should be leaders in opioid stewardship. [PDF]
Antonsen AN, Wiseman SM.
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