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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Early Postpartum Opioids Linked With Persistent Usage

A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows that, regardless of whether a woman delivers a child by caesarean section or vaginal birth, if they fill prescriptions for opioid pain medications early in the postpartum period, they are at increased risk of developing persistent opioid use. Sarah Osmundson, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
National Trends and Factors Associated With Inpatient Mortality in Adult Patients With Opioid Overdose

AUTHORS: Burton, Brittany N., MHS, MAS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: January 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 1 – p 152–160 BACKGROUND: The prevalence of opioid misuse and opioid-related mortality has increased dramatically over the past decade. There is limited evidence on factors associated with mortality from opioid overdose in the inpatient setting. The primary […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Opioids for Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Busse J, et al Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 320 (23), 2448-2460 (Dec 2018) Importance Harms and benefits of opioids for chronic noncancer pain remain unclear. Objective To systematically review randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of opioids for chronic noncancer pain. Data Sources and Study Selection The databases of CENTRAL, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 May, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Relative survival following hemi-and total hip arthroplasty for hip fractures in Sweden

AUTHOR: Rolfson O, Rogmark C BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 19 (1), 407 (Nov 2018) BACKGROUND Hip fractures are a common problem in the ageing population. Hip arthroplasty is the common treatment option for displaced intracapsular neck of femur fractures. Even though hip replacements are successful in restoring mobility, reducing pain and diminishing loss of health-related quality […]

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Uncategorized Published - 30 April, 2019    By - Dr Clemens
Association between COMT polymorphism, labor anxiety, and analgesia in pregnant women

Authors Ren X, Zhang L et al Journal of Pain Research February 2019 Vol 12 pages 779-785 Background: COMT gene polymorphism is associated with mental disorders and sensitivity to pain. In this study, we investigated the association between the COMT gene polymorphism and labor anxiety and analgesia in pregnant women. Subjects and methods: A total of 425 […]

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