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We certainly know that constipation is a reliably experienced side effect from opioid therapy. And I'm sure most everyone has been constipated at some point in their life. It's certainly not a great topic to talk about, but it's very uncomfortable. It makes people nauseated. Just really makes them...
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Two outpatient office based approaches to treating opioid addiction are equally safe and effective, conclude findings from a comparative study lead by researchers from the departments of psychology and population health at NYU Langone School of Medicine. The study compared the opioid antagonist...
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Two pharmacists give their views on the current climate in pain management. It's not just about the proper treatment, it's about choosing the proper treatment for this particular patient. Drs. Brooks and Kominek discuss patients, medications, and guidelines.
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Dr. Jeffrey Fudin discusses FDA and CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing. Capping may make obtaining opioids harder, which may be good for some and harmful for others.
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Opioids seem to be in the news daily. "They're good" vs "They're bad". If a practitioner wants to use an alternative, will insurance companies cover the cost? Dr. Jeffrey Fudin, a PharmD and a pain management specialist, on if/how health insurance companies have an effect on the opioid epidemic.
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Opioids have helped countless patients, and opioids have caused pain and addiction as well. The point is they are here, they can reduce suffering, but practitioners must know their patient's needs, and must know all alternatives. Dr. Jeffrey Fudin is a PharmD and a pain management specialist at the...
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At PAINWeek we look at topics from all sides. Here, Michael C. Barnes, an attorney who practices law with DCBA Law and Policy in Washington DC, gives his opinion on the opioid controversy, and what practitioners and patients should think about as Plan B.
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David Glick discusses potential new treatment options, clinical trials, and possibly adjusting the old molecule for patients in need.
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The opioid controversy is steadily growing. What can practitioners prescribe instead to avoid contributing to the opioid epidemic? Perhaps the first question to ask is how can we re-evaluate the patient's complaint? David Glick discusses the need for better examination of patient's need and...
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Practitioners are feeling the pinch of prescribing opioids, but what to do instead? Drs. McPherson and McPherson call out for some good old common sense.