The 5x-multiplier algorithm reduces opioids prescribed at discharge
1. The 5x-multiplier approach reduced opioid prescribing at discharge compared to the 3-tier model after intra-abdominal cancer surgery. 2. Fewer ...
Tag: opioids
Naldemedine may be effective for opioid-induced constipation in patients with cancer
1. In a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study, naldemedine use was associated with constipation prevention and a significant improvement of constipation-related ...
Emergency departments likely overprescribing opioids for acute pain
1. In this cohort study, majority of the participants did not use all of the opioids prescribed to them in ...
The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 34
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this ...
Early ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block may reduce need for preoperative opioids in hip fracture
1. In emergency patients with hip fracture and severe pain, patients randomize to receive early ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block (FNB) ...
Changes in cannabis laws not associated with decreased opioid prescriptions
1. In this synthetic control analysis, changes in medical cannabis laws were not found to have made a significant difference ...
Opioid analgesia may be ineffective for acute low back and neck pain
1. Mean pain score at 6 weeks was not statistically different between the opioid and placebo groups. 2. Risk of ...
Longitudinal data shows that the opioid epidemic may be worsening in Ontario, Canada
1. In a cross-sectional study, rates of opioid-related deaths were observed to rise among youths in Ontario, Canada between 2013-2021, ...
Topical tranexamic acid may be an effective adjunctive analgesic post hip arthroplasty
1. In this prospective randomized controlled study, pain scores for the topical tranexamic acid (TXA) group on the first day ...
Vibration may have role in treating neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
1. In a randomized controlled trial assessing the addition of a vibrating crib to standard therapy for opioid exposure in ...
