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Analgesics of the Future: Inside the Potential of Glial Cell Modulators
Inside the potential of glial cell modulators for disease modification and pain management including OUD, opioid tolerance, and hyperalgesia.
Rx Data Deemed Ineffective for Measuring Opioid Crisis
The majority of Medicare Part D patients diagnosed with OUD were not identified as overutilizers.
Antidepressants May Lower Prodrug Opioid Effects
Direct-acting opioids may be a better options for depressed patients on SSRIs.
Compounded Pain Creams Shown Ineffective in New Trial
Results bring into question the high cost of the products and use over FDA-approved variations.
Projecting the Rate of US Overdose Deaths in the Near Future
Tracking the prevention methods of prescription opioid misuse and overdose deaths by 2025.
Prescribing Patterns of Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are accounted for a growing number of overdose-related deaths
“Blended” Therapy: A Novel Approach to Reduce Opioid Use
A compounded formula using codeine could lower patients’ overall opioid doses, according to one doctor's novel research.
Editorial: Have We Gone Too Far? Can We Get Back?
Beyond the opioid crisis, new challenges—and hopes—await the pain practice community.
Demystifying Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia
Insurance companies decline to continue paying for opioid medications, citing opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH). Why?
Analgesics of the Future: NKTR-181
Inside the unique properties of Nektar Therapeutics’ new abuse-deterrent opioid, NKTR-181, and its potential for treating low back pain.
Medical Marijuana May Be On the Rise—But I See a Downfall
New Jersey is the latest state to allow medical cannabis to be used as an adjunct to medically assisted treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (read the full story). Here, PPM
New Jersey to Allow Medical Marijuana for Opioid Addiction Treatment
New Jersey becomes the third state to allow medical marijuana treatment for opioid use disorder.
FDA Recommends Co-Prescribing Naloxone with Opioids
In a close vote, panel members remain divided. More news coming soon.
Prescribing Patterns of Opioids in the Pediatric Population
While opioid prescribing rates decreased over a nine-year period, certain factors led to differences in prescribing.
Systemic Review of Opioids for the Treatment of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
While use was associated with reduced pain and improved physical functioning, there was an increased incidence of vomiting.
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