Tag: Opioids

In a recent study, each doubling of nonzero opioid MME was associated with a 4 percent increase in odds of preterm birth

Prenatal opioid exposure linked to increased risk for infection, eczema and dermatitis, and asthma in offspring

Decreasing trend seen in 81.6 percent of U.S. counties

Authors say one explanation for the trend is untreated withdrawal with more severe opioid use disorder

Personalized protocol for opioid prescriptions after C-section reduced total MMEs, without need for readmission, rescue opioids

In clinical trials, the test accurately assessed a raised risk for addiction 83 percent of the time

Increase tied to decline in living conditions for children, not illicit opioid use

Decreases in monthly surgical opioid dispensing rate, total MMEs were less rapid after mid-2020

The American Medical Association calls for action on eight strategies to increase access to evidence-based opioid use disorder care

Rapid induction to extended-release buprenorphine 300-mg injection feasible and well tolerated for those using fentanyl