Opioids Archives

Researchers tested whether aerobic exercise training altered morphine analgesic responses or reduced morphine dosages necessary for adequate analgesia.

Pain Management

Limited Primary Care Access for Patients Receiving Opioids for Chronic Pain

February 16, 2021

Access to primary care is limited for patients taking opioids for chronic pain, particularly for patients with histories suggestive of aberrant use of opioids.

Practice Management

Gaps Found in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

January 15, 2021

Patients already receiving opioid use disorder treatment continued to receive care during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, NSAID Allergy Are Risk Factors for Opioid Use Disorder

By

Chen Fang, PharmD, RPh

November 19, 2020

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.

Osteoarthritis

Examining National Trends in Opioid Use Disorder Hospitalizations in Common Musculoskeletal Diseases

By

Amit Akirov, MD

October 19, 2020

Researchers evaluated opioid use disorder hospitalizations and associated healthcare utilization outcomes in patients with common musculoskeletal diseases.

Pain Management

About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

September 2, 2020

About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and most treat at levels below their patient limits.

Pain Management

How Successful Are Policies Aimed at Limiting Opioid Prescriptions After Arthroplasty?

By

Brandon May

August 31, 2020

The percentage of those receiving opioid prescriptions following arthroplasty has increased.

Pain Management

Targeted Program Can Improve Adherence to Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

By

Amit Akirov, MD

August 3, 2020

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.