Opioid-Induced Constipation

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Long-Term Prescription Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of Hepatitis C

January 13, 2022

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Exposure to long-term prescription opioid therapy was linked to a 3.2-fold higher risk of HCV seroconversion compared to individuals who were prescription opioid-naïve or acute.

FDA Approves 5mg Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection to Treat Opioid Overdose

October 18, 2021

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The agent is administered through a single-dose, pre-filled syringe that delivers 5 milligrams through intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.

Pain Relief Class Noninferior to CBT in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain

August 20, 2021

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Study shows single-session pain relief class noninferior to 8-session cognitive behavioral therapy for pain catastrophizing, pain intensity, and pain interference.

Carla Marienfeld, MD: Outcome Assessment, Stigma Of Behavioral Therapy for Addiction

August 17, 2021

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Dr. Marienfield discusses stigma as a major barrier in addiction treatment, as well as determining success based on patient goal.

Carla Marienfeld, MD: Evidence-Based Behavioral Therapies in Addiction Treatment

August 16, 2021

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Dr. Marienfield discusses therapy options for substance abuse patients in recovery.

Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain Stress Multimodal Care in Emergency Department

August 13, 2021

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Data show patients expected moderate improvements across all PCOQ domains with a median improvement range of 45% - 53.7%.

Use of Contingency Management Addresses Clinical Issues in OUD Treatment

August 09, 2021

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Data show 82% of studies reported significant abstinence from psychomotor stimulant use at the end-of-treatment assessment.

Use of Central Nervous System Medications, Opioids Associated with Fall-Related Injury

August 05, 2021

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Data show skeletal muscle relaxant associated with increased risk of fall-related injury (OR 1.28) and all-cause hospitalization (OR 1.11).

Racial Disparities in Acute Pain Management Not Linked to Treatment Preference

July 30, 2021

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Black patients received different opioid prescriptions compared to White patients, even after clinicians were given additional patient-level data.

Two-Step Screening Process Associated with Increased Diagnosis of Chronic Pain

July 27, 2021

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A new study finds a 2-step chronic pain screening process helped identify patients in primary care with previously undocumented chronic pain.