Opioid-Related Deaths on the Rise in Ontario, Canada
Opioid-related mortality in Ontario, Canada, increased between 2003 and 2020, with the highest rates now seen among younger individuals.
Pain Management
2014 to 2019 Saw Decrease in Postoperative Opioid Use for Children
From 2014 to 2019, there was a decrease in opioid prescribing after surgery among children, with rapid opioid deadoption beginning in late 2017.
Increase in Fatal OD Deaths in US During 43 Latter Weeks of 2020
In the latter 43 weeks of 2020, fatal overdose deaths in the United States exceeded those forecasted by 12% (7,601 deaths).
State Laws Linked to Very Small Changes in Opioid Prescribing
State laws are associated with small and non-statistically significant changes in opioid prescribing or nonopioid pain treatment.
Mindfulness Intervention Cuts Opioid Misuse, Chronic Pain
A mindfulness intervention can lead to greater sustained improvements in opioid misuse and chronic pain symptoms than supportive group psychotherapy.
Johnson & Johnson Finalizes $26 Billion Opioid Settlement
Settlements totaling $26 billion have been finalized between drugmaker Johnson & Johnson plus three major pharmaceutical distributors and state and local governments over the companies’ role in America’s opioid crisis.
CDC Issues Proposed Changes to Opioid Painkiller Guidelines
Proposed changes to voluntary federal guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers emphasize that doctors should first try other treatments for acute and chronic pain.
Commission Addresses the Opioid Crisis in North America
The Commission has released 7 domains about the cause, effects, and recommendations to address the opioid crisis.
Experts Propose Solutions to the Opioid Crisis in North America
Fundamental reform of regulatory systems is needed to address the opioid crisis in North America and beyond.
Pain Syndromes Common in Patients With Long COVID
Diffuse myofascial pain associated with fatigue and poor sleep hygiene have been noted in patients with long-COVID.
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