Opioid Mortality Rates Increase for American Indian/Alaska Natives
From 1999 to 2019, opioid only and opioid/polysubstance-related mortality rates increased among the American Indian/Alaska Native population.
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Masks Reduce COVID-19 Incidence in K-12 Setting in Arkansas
Masks are important for preventing COVID-19 incidence in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school settings.
Could Low Interleukin-10 Play a Role in COVID-19-Related Pain?
Researchers evaluated the blood levels of patients with COVID-19 to determine a possible correlation with pain.
Patients With COVID-19 Experience Pain Consistent With Dry Eye
SARS-CoV-2 infection shares similar morphological alterations with dry eye disease and diabetic corneas, researchers say.
Trends of Unintentional Opioid Overdose Deaths Pre and Post COVID-19
Unintentional opioid deaths from July 2017 to June 2020, the pre and post Covid-19 era, are described by key decedent and death scene characteristics.
Gut Dysbiosis May Affect Distal Neuropathic Pain Development in HIV
Gut dysbiosis may contribute to the development of distal neuropathic pain in people living with HIV.
Adjudicated UDTs Provide Actionable Data for Identifying Prescription Misuse in Chronic Pain
The utility of urine drug tests for identifying potential opioid prescription misuse was examined in this study.
Update on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Clinician Perspectives
Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.
Higher HCV Rates, Lower Buprenorphine Prescriptions in Rural Counties in Ohio
Investigators compared rates of hepatitis C virus infection and office-based buprenorphine prescribing among rural and urban communities.
ACTTION Partnership Publishes New Acute Neuropathic Pain Diagnostic Criteria
The collaborative group believes that diagnostic criteria for acute neuropathic pain should provide a framework for research on and treatment of these complex pain conditions.
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