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Survey reveals obstacles to use of life-saving naloxone
06/10/2015
A newly published study offers several reasons why the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone is not being used optimally in primary care settings.
A newly published study offers several reasons why the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone is not being used optimally in primary care settings.
A newly published study offers...
06/10/2015
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Reports document rise in emergency care related to painkiller
05/26/2015
Two reports from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicate a significant increase in hospital emergency department visits related to the opioid tramadol.
Two reports from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicate a significant increase in hospital emergency department visits related to the opioid tramadol.
Two reports from the Substance...
05/26/2015
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New opioid guidance emerges in Massachusetts
05/22/2015
The state medical society is adopting a three-point plan for physicians and patients to curb pain-medication abuse and addiction.
The state medical society is adopting a three-point plan for physicians and patients to curb pain-medication abuse and addiction.
The state medical society is...
05/22/2015
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Silver Hill Hospital physician honored by pain society
05/21/2015
Seddon Savage, MD, medical director of the Chronic Pain and Recovery Center at Silver Hill Hospital, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Pain Society.
Seddon Savage, MD, medical director of the Chronic Pain and Recovery Center at Silver Hill Hospital, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Pain Society.
Seddon Savage, MD, medical...
05/21/2015
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Survey finds doctor-patient communication gaps on dangers of opioids
05/04/2015
Survey results released by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids reveal that many pain patients aren't receiving critical information about their opioid medications.
Survey results released by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids reveal that many pain patients aren't receiving critical information about their opioid medications.
Survey results released by the...
05/04/2015
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Los Angeles County emergency departments attack excessive opioid prescribing
03/24/2015
Los Angeles County emergency medical departments have agreed to adopt guidelines designed to combat the over-prescribing of potentially dangerous opioid medications.
Los Angeles County emergency medical departments have agreed to adopt guidelines designed to combat the over-prescribing of potentially dangerous opioid medications.
Los Angeles County emergency...
03/24/2015
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National data show stabilization in prescription opioid use rates
02/26/2015
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that while adult use of prescription opioids for pain has doubled since 1988-1994, rates of use have remained stable in recent years.
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that while adult use of prescription opioids for pain has doubled since 1988-1994, rates of use have remained stable in recent years.
Data from the National Health...
02/26/2015
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NIH study underlines use of yoga and meditation
02/10/2015
While the use of complementary techniques continues to rise, NIH says such services are a key area of research to potentially combat overuse of opioids for pain.
While the use of complementary techniques continues to rise, NIH says such services are a key area of research to potentially combat overuse of opioids for pain.
While the use of complementary...
02/10/2015
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Experts: Personal biases should not influence opioid treatment
02/04/2015
Panelists at AP Academy agreed that providers can best serve their patients by keeping an open mind to all treatment philosophies, even if they don’t personally agree with them.
Panelists at AP Academy agreed that providers can best serve their patients by keeping an open mind to all treatment philosophies, even if they don’t personally agree with them.
Panelists at AP Academy agreed...
02/04/2015
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Prescription drug disposal effort pays off in Vancouver area
02/03/2015
Nearly 100,000 pounds of unused medication was safely disposed in the Vancouver area of Canada in 2014, thanks to an awareness campaign launched in 2008.
Nearly 100,000 pounds of unused medication was safely disposed in the Vancouver area of Canada in 2014, thanks to an awareness campaign launched in 2008.
Nearly 100,000 pounds of unused...
02/03/2015
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