Search results for "Opioids"
Guidance offered for treating patients exposed to xylazine
The animal sedative is now commonly found in illegally manufactured fentanyl and may pose even greater risks than that drug, according to authors of a recent review.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/10/1.htm
10 Oct 2023
Opioid abuse potential prompts monitoring role for internists
Opioids can be used safely for pain management in most patients, but for a small but significant percentage, there is a real chance of addiction and other harms. Experts increasingly look to the prescribed drugs in a medicine cabinet as a source of concern.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/opioids.htm
1 May 2011
ACP joins NAM Action Collaborative in national fight against opioid epidemic
As a member of the collaborative, which includes more than 100 organizations, ACP has committed to sharing information and best practices, coordinating opioid-related efforts, and advancing new initiatives with other members.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/07/5.htm
7 May 2019
New warnings for opioids; approval for arthritis drug
This column reviews a warning on opioid pain drugs and cough medicines combined with benzodiazepines and approval of a new drug to treat multiple inflammatory diseases.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/11/fda.htm
1 Nov 2016
ACP supports new CDC guidance for prescribing naloxone with opioids
Naloxone can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose if it is quickly administered.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/15/5.htm
15 Jan 2019
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/04/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Apr 2021
Panel ponders postacute sequelae of COVID-19
The consequences of postacute sequelae of COVID-19 have led to research into this emerging condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/panel-ponders-postacute-sequelae-of-covid-19.htm
1 Jul 2021
Registration open for ACP webinars on diabetes, opioids, and gender equity
Topics include “Update on Diabetes Mellitus,” “Managing Patients Not Benefiting From (or Being Harmed by) Opioids,” and “Putting Gender Equity Principles into Action.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/08/28/6.htm
28 Aug 2018
Help elderly patients catch their zzz's
Sleep problems are common, but not inevitable, as people age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/help-elderly-patients-catch-their-zzzs.htm
1 Jan 2021
Methadone challenging option for treatment of chronic pain
Involved in one-third of all deaths from prescription drug overdoses, methadone requires expert management to prescribe safely. Learn that latest guideline recommendations and when it's best used.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/methadone.htm
1 Sep 2014