Search results for "Opioids"
Nonopioids effective for acute low back pain, review finds
Myorelaxants and NSAIDs with or without acetaminophen were all effective at reducing pain and disability from acute, nonspecific low back pain lasting less than 12 weeks, according to an analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials, although the authors stressed that medications for this condition should always be a second-line strategy.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/28/1.htm
28 Feb 2023
Opioid manufacturers told to develop physician, patient education
As part of a new federal effort to reduce prescription drug abuse in the U.S., the FDA will begin requiring a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for all extended-release and long-acting opioid medications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/26/6.htm
26 Apr 2011
New grass allergy treatment, opioid overdose solution
This update covers approval of an allergen extract to treat allergic rhinitis induced by grass pollen and of a handheld injector of naloxone for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2014
Prescribing for opioid addiction meds, CNS suppressants
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/11/prescribing-for-opioid-addiction-meds-cns-suppressants.htm
1 Nov 2017
For arthritis, opioids present increased relative risk compared to NSAIDs
Cystatin C beats creatinine at predicting complications of kidney disease
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/4.htm
21 Dec 2010
For back pain, early MRI didn't help, early physical therapy did, studies find
A retrospective study found worse outcomes in patients who received an MRI within six weeks of a visit for back pain, while a randomized trial found that early physical therapy for sciatica resulted in better outcomes than a wait-and-see approach.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/06/5.htm
6 Oct 2020
Changes made to opioid prescribing information
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/changes-made-to-opioid-prescribing-information.htm
1 Jun 2019
Reducing the risks of opioid management
Patients with known drug-seeking behavior can be managed by establishing and closely following office procedures.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/tips.htm
1 Jun 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 10-year history of chronic pain
A 51-year-old woman is referred for evaluation. She has a 10-year history of chronic pain that she describes as head-to-toe aching, twisting, and sometimes burning that involves several large muscle groups. The pain is constant, and she rates the severity as a 6 on a 10-point scale. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/21/4.htm
21 Jul 2020
New blood donor recs; menopause drug approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/new-blood-donor-recs-menopause-drug-approved.htm
1 Jul 2023