Opioids: Page 8

Opioids for third-molar extractions linked to persistent use
By Theresa Pablos
Adolescents and young adults who fill an opioid prescription for wisdom teeth extractions are more than twice as likely to continue filling opioid prescriptions weeks or months later, according to new research published on August 7 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
August 7, 2018
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Researchers discover pain relief pathway with fewer opioids
By Theresa Pablos
Better relief for acute pain using fewer opioids may be on the horizon thanks to new research into a chemical compound that targets multiple pain receptors. Researchers found that the addition of one type of protein provided better pain relief at a lower morphine dose in rodents.
July 18, 2018
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U.S. House overwhelmingly passes opioid reform bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that addresses the ongoing opioid epidemic.
June 21, 2018
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Managing pain for the adolescent brain
By Theresa Pablos
Fast cars, unprotected sex, and opioid addiction? The brains of adolescents are wired to take risks, and dentists are often the first professionals to prescribe opioids to this population. Learn how one expert recommended treating teenagers and young adults during a recent ADA webinar.
June 17, 2018
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JADA: Dentists are prescribing more opioids than ever
By Theresa Pablos
The number of opioids prescribed by dentists appears to be increasing over time, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Dentists prescribed more opioids in 2015 than they did in 2010, the researchers found.
March 29, 2018
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New U.S. spending bill allocates billions for opioid crisis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending bill on March 23 that includes billions of dollars in funding to combat the opioid epidemic.
March 25, 2018
Do patients with head and neck cancer get more opioids?
By Tony Edwards
Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer were significantly more likely to be prescribed opioid medications than patients diagnosed with lung or colon cancer in a new study, published on March 8. The findings highlight the need for healthcare professionals to be mindful of opioid prescriptions in this patient population.
March 8, 2018
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ADA, CDC webinar summarizes dentists' role in opioid crisis
By Theresa Pablos
Two pain management experts discussed the role of dentists in the opioid crisis during a February 14 webinar jointly hosted by the ADA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The webinar focused on the best strategies to manage acute pain and prevent opioid misuse and abuse.
February 15, 2018
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The over-the-counter opioid epidemic?
By Tom Viola, RPh
Most of the attention about the opioid epidemic focuses on the abuse of prescription drugs, but pharmacist Tom Viola notes that over-the-counter products also can contribute to the issue. He details how a popular treatment for diarrhea may contribute to opioid abuse and also influence how you treat certain patients.
February 7, 2018
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Study: Dentists prescribe only 2% of opioids
By Theresa Pablos
The amount of opioids prescribed by all healthcare practitioners in the U.S. has increased over the last 15 years, but the total quantity of opioids prescribed by dentists has declined, according to a new study. As of 2012, dental professionals prescribed only about 2% of the total quantity of opioids.
January 25, 2018
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Pa. dentist indicted on 200 counts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal grand jury in Pennsylvania has indicted a Pittsburgh dentist on 200 counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances, healthcare fraud, using or maintaining a drug-involved premises, and other charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
November 2, 2017
Trump officially declares opioid epidemic an emergency
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, garnering praise from the ADA.
October 25, 2017
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