opioid
opioid
01/26/2018
The authors of a recent study evaluated the 6-month effectiveness of a new program in treating individuals with substance use disorders. For details about the program, read more.
01/26/2018
opioid
opioid
01/18/2018
In a recent study, researchers sough to quantify the effects of opioid prescribing patterns following surgery on the risk of dependence, overdose, or abuse.
01/18/2018
opioids
opioids
01/04/2018
Although much of the increase in opioid use in the US has been attributed to changes in prescribing guidelines, drug diversion within households could also play a role.
01/04/2018
Constipation
Constipation
12/17/2017
In a recent study, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of various doses of a constipation drug vs placebo among patients with opioid-induced constipation due to long-term opioid therapy for chronic...
12/17/2017
joint pain
joint pain
12/06/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated whether BMI, menopausal status, and hormone therapy use affected the association between physical activity patterns through middle age and the risk of joint...
12/06/2017
cannabis
cannabis
12/04/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated whether cannabis use influenced the relationship between pain and negative mood symptoms, such as depression, and whether self-efficacy influenced these...
12/04/2017
Pain
Pain
11/28/2017
In a recent study, researchers analyzed heath service patterns occurring before opioid-related death among nonelderly individuals in the Medicaid program.
11/28/2017
Knee pain
Knee pain
11/28/2017
In a recent study, researchers compared the impact of various weight loss regimens on the progression of knee cartilage degeneration in obese adults.
11/28/2017
opioid
opioid
11/17/2017
Extended-release naltrexone and sublingual buprenorphine-naloxone are pharmacologically distinct interventions to prevent opioid relapse.
11/17/2017
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain
11/06/2017
Previous evidence has suggested that vitamin D may play a role in chronic non-specific widespread pain, which is associated with disability and reduced quality of life. A new study assessed this association...
11/06/2017