Aerobic Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain May Provide Similar Relief to Low-Dose Morphine
Researchers tested whether aerobic exercise training altered morphine analgesic responses or reduced morphine dosages necessary for adequate analgesia.
Opioids
Limited Primary Care Access for Patients Receiving Opioids for Chronic Pain
Access to primary care is limited for patients taking opioids for chronic pain, particularly for patients with histories suggestive of aberrant use of opioids.
Opioid Equianalgesic Doses
Opioid equianalgesic dosing chart used for interchanging between drug, route of administration, or both.
Gaps Found in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patients already receiving opioid use disorder treatment continued to receive care during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Osteoarthritis, NSAID Allergy Are Risk Factors for Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers assessed whether patients with osteoarthritis and NSAID allergies have higher odds of developing opioid use disorder, and identified next steps to be considered for this patient population.
Examining National Trends in Opioid Use Disorder Hospitalizations in Common Musculoskeletal Diseases
Researchers evaluated opioid use disorder hospitalizations and associated healthcare utilization outcomes in patients with common musculoskeletal diseases.
About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and most treat at levels below their patient limits.
How Successful Are Policies Aimed at Limiting Opioid Prescriptions After Arthroplasty?
The percentage of those receiving opioid prescriptions following arthroplasty has increased.
Targeted Program Can Improve Adherence to Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
A targeted program that allows all prescribers to access real-time data and track and compare their own performance with those of others can improve compliance with opioid prescribing guidelines.
Do Opioids Have a Role in the Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis?
Researchers assessed pain relief and functional improvement in patients receiving opioids for knee or hip osteoarthritis.
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