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Naloxone successful in over half of uses in reversing signs of opioid overdose in the prehospital setting

Written by | 2 Oct 2024

The opioid epidemic is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and it is increasingly impacting children and teenagers. Naloxone can reverse the effects… read more.

American Academy of Pediatrics announces its first clinical practice guideline for opioid prescriptions

Written by | 2 Oct 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first clinical guideline for pediatricians on prescribing opioids, including explicit instructions on how and when to prescribe these medications for… read more.

Childhood opioid prescription rates vary by patient’s background, research finds

Written by | 29 Sep 2024

Children born to greater socioeconomic backgrounds are significantly more likely to be prescribed opioids, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference &… read more.

A few surgical procedures account for high number of opioid prescriptions

Written by | 18 Jun 2024

A handful of common surgical procedures account for large shares of all opioids dispensed after surgery in children and adults, according to two studies recently published by researchers… read more.

When are opioid prescription limits effective in reducing prescription length?

Written by | 2 Feb 2024

Many states have passed new laws that place restrictions on the duration of first-time opioid prescriptions to help address the opioid epidemic. While most laws are one-size-fits-all, policies… read more.

Predictors of opioid overdose after prescription for chronic pain

Written by | 25 Oct 2023

A large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.230459 identified 10 predictors of opioid overdose after prescription for chronic pain, which can help clinicians engage in shared decision-making with patients… read more.

Are opioid prescription rates changing for US adolescents?

Written by | 7 Oct 2023

A new analysis reveals that rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents have decreased in recent years, primarily limited to non-surgery indications. Opioid prescription rates for surgery have… read more.

New treatment helps people stop addictive opioid painkillers used for chronic pain

Written by | 26 May 2023

Researchers at the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough have led a clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research… read more.

Toolkit to tackle potentially deadly opioid over prescription to be rolled out across parts of England

Written by | 16 May 2022

Leicester researchers are working with NHS partners in the East of England to lead the way in delivering the NHS’ goal of halving the amount of opioids prescribed… read more.

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