Opioids

Podcasts

Opioid Risk Management: What The Podiatrist Should Know

11/29/2021

Robert G. Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, CPed, CPRS

In this episode, Dr. Robert G. Smith outlines key concepts that the podiatrist should know when it comes to opioid risk management, including mitigation strategies and helpful references.

In this episode, Dr. Robert G....

11/29/2021

Podiatry Today

Review

Mitigating the Opioid Crisis for Wound Care Providers Using Opioid Stewardship

06/02/2020

Robert George Smith

The purpose of this article is to explore the central theme of responsible opioid pain management. It will introduce, define, and defend with clinical-based evidence a proposed acronym, “MORPHINE,” to assist and help shape prescription opioid...

The purpose of this article is...

06/02/2020

Wounds

Podcasts

Sara Heins, PhD, on State-Level Morphine Equivalent Daily Dose Policies

03/26/2020

In this podcast, Sara Heins, PhD, from the RAND Corporation, answers our questions about her study that evaluated state-level morphine equivalent daily dose policies, why variation in these policies can be challenging, and more.

In this podcast, Sara Heins,...

03/26/2020

Neurology

News

Does Opioid Use Increase the Risk of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhosis?

01/24/2020

Because clinicians often prescribe opioids for cirrhosis pain, authors of a new study assessed whether opioids affect patients’ risk of hepatic encephalopathy and, if so, what impact opioid use duration has on this risk.

Because clinicians often...

01/24/2020

Gastroenterology

Poll

Poll: Opioid Use and Constipation

01/23/2020

Do you often evaluate defecation function among patients with constipation who are on opioids or were recently on opioids? Let us know by taking the poll!

Do you often evaluate defecation...

01/23/2020

Gastroenterology

Online Exclusive

Keys To Educating Patients On Safe Opioid Medication Disposal

11/11/2019

By Robert G. Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, CPed, CPRS

By Robert G. Smith, DPM, MSc, RPh, CP...

Given the current dangers of the opioid epidemic, this author discusses points that clinicians can share with their patients about safe disposal of opioid prescription medication.

Given the current dangers of the...

11/11/2019

Podiatry Today

Q&As

3 Questions About Nutrition as a Treatment for Pain

10/08/2019

Elizabeth Huntoon, MD, answered our questions about which nutrition plans are best for managing pain, the best anti-inflammatory foods, and more.

Elizabeth Huntoon, MD, answered...

10/08/2019

Neurology

Q&As

3 Questions on Using Mindfulness and Meditation to Reduce Chronic Pain

09/10/2019

David Patterson, PhD, answers our questions about how mindfulness and meditation contribute to chronic pain reduction, the techniques he employs with his patients, and how you can implement them in your practice.

David Patterson, PhD, answers...

09/10/2019

Neurology

Quiz

Pop Quiz: CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

09/09/2019

The CDC’s guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain outlines several recommendations. Do you know which type of opioid is recommended for patients initiating treatment for chronic pain?

The CDC’s guideline for...

09/09/2019

Neurology

Conference Coverage

Acute Opioid Use Worsens Outcomes Among Patients With Migraine

07/11/2019

Despite recommendations against their use, opioids are still commonly prescribed for patients with migraine. A new review presented at the American Headache Society’s 61st Annual Scientific Meeting assessed the variables associated with...

Despite recommendations against...

07/11/2019

Neurology