Articles: opioid.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · May 2024
Prevalence and Persistence of Prescription Opioid Use Following Hospital Discharge After Childbirth: An Australian Population-Based Cohort Study.
Opioid analgesics are used for acute postpartum pain relief but carry risks, including persistent long-term opioid use. Our primary objective was to estimate the prevalence of persistent use following hospital discharge after childbirth. ⋯ The results of this cohort study indicate that Australian women have a higher prevalence of opioid use following CD compared to VB. One in 19 women dispensed an opioid postdischarge used opioids persistently. Careful monitoring of opioid therapy following childbirth is warranted, particularly among women with characteristics we identified as high risk for persistent opioid use.
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Cannabis utilization has increased over time for recreational and medical purposes due to its legalization or decriminalization. The effects of cannabis use on opioid utilization are not well understood. The primary objective was to evaluate the total opioid utilization, measured in morphine milligram equivalents (MME), in hospitalized trauma patients that tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a urine drug screen (UDS). ⋯ Pre-existing THC exposure may be associated with an increased hospital opioid utilization in a trauma population. However, other variables may also play a role in opioid utilization.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Apr 2024
Letter Multicenter StudyPrevalence of tramadol misuse: A pilot multicentre cross-sectional survey in Singapore.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Integrated Hepatitis C-Opioid Use Disorder Care Through Facilitated Telemedicine: A Randomized Trial.
Facilitated telemedicine may promote hepatitis C virus elimination by mitigating geographic and temporal barriers. ⋯ Opioid treatment program-integrated facilitated telemedicine resulted in significantly higher hepatitis C virus cure rates compared with off-site referral, with high participant satisfaction. Illicit drug use declined significantly among cured participants with minimal reinfections.