Evaluating the Treatment of Acute Gout Flares in the Emergency Department
Investigators addressed the treatment of acute gout flares in the emergency department.
Opioids
Mental Health History May Be Associated With Increased Chronic Opioid Therapy Risk in RA
Researchers examined the association between mental health conditions and the risk for chronic opioid therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Increase in Repeat Visits to the Emergency Department for Opioid-Related Emergencies
Emergency departments are increasingly seeing patients for repeat opioid-related care.
Increase in Opioid-Related Unintentional Deaths and Suicides Since 2000
Between 2000 and 2017, unintentional deaths and suicides related to opioid use have increased substantially, whereas overall deaths from have decreased.
Treatment With Methadone and Buprenorphine May Lower Risk for Opioid Overdose Death
Medication treatment with methadone and buprenorphine is associated with a significantly lower risk for overdose death for people with opioid use disorder compared with nonmedication treatment.
Navigating Patient Pain Under Stricter Opioid Prescribing Laws
Investigators explored concerns with regard to opioid prescribing in compliance with new regulations in a commentary piece.
Opioid Prescribing Trends for Osteoarthritis Between 2008 and 2017
Researchers examined the incidence, prevalence and trends for opioid prescriptions in patients with osteoarthritis.
Decrease in Total Opioid Overdose Deaths With Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion is associated with a reduction in total opioid overdose deaths and with increases in methadone-related mortality.
NASEM Report Provides Framework for Developing Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
In an effort to further address the current opioid crisis, the FDA contracted the NASEM to examine existing opioid prescribing guidelines and to help outline the type of research needed to fill the gaps in evidence.
About 25% of Adolescents, Young Adults Use Prescription Opioids
Prescription opioid use among teens and young adults is higher than expected, with most obtaining the drugs from friends and family.
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