The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 22
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this ...
Tag: opioid
Co-use of methamphetamine and opioids associated with higher rates of nonfatal overdoses compared to independent use
1. This cross-sectional study using survey data from individuals in US states with high overdose rates demonstrated that most individuals ...
Post-operative opioids at discharge increase adverse events without improving pain management
1. There was no significant difference in pain reduction among patients in the opioid and non-opioid analgesia group. 2. The ...
Spectrophotometric assays for methadone may be effective for diversion control
1. Methadone is a regulated medication that is effective in treating opioid use disorder; however, diversion of take-home methadone can ...
Telemedicine bridge clinics may be helpful for opioid use disorder treatment
1. In this study, telemedicine bridge clinics had high show rate and allowed patients to fill prescriptions for opioid use ...
Wellness Check: Addictions
2 Minute Medicine is pleased to announce that we are launching Wellness Check, a new series dedicated to exploring new ...
Changes in opioid or nonopioid pain treatments not attributable to state opioid prescribing laws
1. No changes in opioid or nonopioid pain prescribing patterns were attributable to state laws. 2. State laws were associated ...
Multiple factors impact racial and ethnic disparities in opioid use disorder treatment during pregnancy
1. This study found minorities are diagnosed with opioid use disorder on average 37 days later than non-Hispanic white women ...
Telehealth may increase access to substance use treatment during COVID-19
1. Telehealth visits may be beneficial to patients with opioid use disorders, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Certain patients, ...
Wellness Check: Addictions
2 Minute Medicine is pleased to announce that we are launching Wellness Check, a new series dedicated to exploring new ...
