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Association of Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists With Cancer Risk in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

open access: yesObesity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The real‐world evidence on the association between glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RAs) and cancer risk remains limited and mixed. Methods In 2013–2020 national Medicare claims data, we included cancer‐naïve patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We identified those who initiated GLP‐1 RA, sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2
Ying Lu   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prescription opioids for occupational injury : results from workers' compensation claims records

open access: yes, 2014
Objective: The objective of this study is to identify the prevalence of opioid prescription use in an Australian workers' compensation population and assess predictors of long-term use. Design: Retrospective administrative data analysis.
Collie, Alex   +2 more
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Musculoskeletal Outcomes of Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists Versus Other Antiobesity Agents in Nondiabetic Adults

open access: yesObesity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association of glucagon‐like peptide‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1 RAs) with risks of osteoporosis, major osteoporotic fractures, and degenerative musculoskeletal disorders in nondiabetic adults with obesity compared with other obesity medications.
Jie‐Syuan Wu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Staying Safe When Taking Prescription Opioids

open access: yes
Prescription opioids, such as oxycodone, morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone, are often used for short-term pain management, and it is important to know how to keep yourself safe when taking opioids prescribed by a doctor.
Murza, Gabriela   +4 more
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A Resource Guide To Empower Older Adults to Make Informed Health Decisions About Prescription Opioids And The Potential For Misuse

open access: yes, 2018
INTRODUCTION: In the past two decades, the U.S. has been combating the public health crisis of prescription opioids misuse among older adults. There is an increasing prevalence of older adult misuse and abuse of prescription opioids.
Al-Haddad, Kandia S.
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Perioperative Opioid Use and Risk of Persistent Use After Common Otolaryngologic Procedures

open access: yesOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence of perioperative opioid prescription and the development of new persistent opioid usage in patients prescribed perioperative opioids for common otolaryngological procedures. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting TriNetX US Collaborative Research Network. Methods The
Michael Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of providing at-home opioid disposal kits at discharge after an orthopaedic surgery

open access: yesBMJ Open Quality
Prescription opioids after surgery may pose a risk if left unused. However, prescribers rely on their best judgement in determining how much their patients need, often resulting in over-prescription of these medications.
Daniel Lee   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

PRESCRIPTION OPIOIDS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [PDF]

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Prescription opioids can be used to help relieve moderate-to-severe pain and are often prescribed following a surgery or injury, or for certain health conditions.

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