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Dr. Neel Mehta on Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC)
How common is opioid-induced constipation (OIC) among patients taking opioids? Could it be misdiagnosed as conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, or diverticulitis? Why do patients often struggle to discuss this issue...
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Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are a vital part of the healthcare system, providing patient-centered care across a wide variety of specialties. However, with this increased responsibility comes an equally heightened risk of legal challenges, including malpractice claims. While most NPs strive to deliver...
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In honor of American Pharmacists Month this October, we want to highlight the essential role healthcare professionals play in managing opioid use disorder (OUD). OUD presents significant challenges, especially when treating patients with concurrent pain. This complexity arises from the delicate...
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Watch as Charles E. Argoff, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Comprehensive Pain Program at Albany Medical Center, examines the increasing use of gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) for neuropathic pain management, particularly in postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), amid growing...
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The 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids gives providers the benefit of the doubt and preserves their discretion. It is vital to read and understand the implementation considerations.
Closing the Gap: Healthcare Professionals Need Better Training in Therapy Initiation
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Within the medico-legal landscape of opioid prescribing. Discover how to bridge the knowledge gap on the legalities of opioid prescribing, especially for new physicians and medical students. Gain insights into the importance of understanding the 2022 CDC clinical guidelines for safer opioid...
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Jasmine Silva, DO, FAOAAM, is triple board certified in Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and is the founder of OsteopathicYoga.™ Dr. Silva talks to PAINWeek about her work in the Footsteps program. This multidisciplinary program includes yoga...
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Jasmine Silva, DO, FAOAAM, is an evidence-based wellness physician who is triple board certified in Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and the founder of OsteopathicYoga.™ Dr. Silva spoke to PAINWeek about her work in the Footsteps program, a...
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Proper sleep isn’t merely nice to have; it’s essential to good health. The benefits of sleep have long been acknowledged and include fewer illnesses, maintaining a healthy weight, lowering risk for serious illness such as like diabetes and heart disease, reducing stress, improving mood, and thinking...
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In the United States, ~18 million of the 50 million people with chronic pain are prescribed long-term opioids and are at risk of addiction or overdose. Might self-guided eHealth help? A study in the journal of PAIN describes a clinical study of 400 participants who were randomized to an as usual...