Tag: Opioids
Cesarean Section Quality Initiative Cuts Opioid Use
Preoperative and postoperative process changes lead to faster recovery without increased pain
CDC: January to July 2018 Saw Decrease in Opioid Deaths
But deaths from illicitly manufactured fentanyl increased during same period
Prenatal Exposure to OMT Does Not Worsen Neonatal Outcomes
Growth parameters similar to those for newborns of women with opioid use disorders during pregnancy
OxyContin Maker Offers Up to $12 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
Potential deal has been discussed by lawyers representing Purdue and at least 10 state attorneys general
Oklahoma Judge Fines Johnson & Johnson $572 Million Over Opioid Drug Crisis
Verdict could have huge implications as other states and communities target pharmaceutical firms
Patient Confidentiality Rule Changes Aim to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis
A patient's consent to share their information would still be required
Rx Size Predicts Persistent Opioid Use After Cardiothoracic Surgery
Patients prescribed more than 450 oral morphine equivalents have more new persistent opioid use
Opioid Addiction Treatment Used More in States That Expanded Medicaid
Fivefold increase seen in Medicaid-covered prescriptions for buprenorphine during 2011 to 2018
Taking Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder May Up Other Med Compliance
Findings seen among those taking buprenorphine and any of five other drug classes
Use of Opioids + Cannabis Tied to Poorer Mental Health
Co-use associated with anxiety and depression symptoms compared with opioid use alone
