Evolving Paradigms in Cancer Pain Management: From Opioid-Centric Care to Multimodal and Personalized Strategies
Abstract Cancer pain is a common and often distressing problem that can greatly reduce a patient’s quality of life. Although…
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Sex, gender, and sociodemographic factors associated with repeated prescription refills in chronic pain: insights from a prescription claims cohort study
Abstract Purpose: Chronic pain (CP) disproportionately affects women and gender-diverse individuals, raising questions about how sociodemographic factors influence medication use.…
Medical Cannabis as an Opiate Alternative: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Abstract Background Opioid use for chronic pain has contributed to an epidemic of overdoses and deaths in the United States.…
Does Cannabinoid Use Reduce Opioid Utilization Among Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer? Evidence from Epic COSMOS
Abstract Patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers receiving chemotherapy often experience difficult symptoms such as pain, nausea, reduced appetite, and fatigue.…
Cannabis stigma and symptom management considerations in cancer survivors: a mixed-methods exploration of patient perspectives
Abstract Purpose: This study aims to assess for indications of stigma and attitudes toward cannabis among cancer survivors (CS) who…
Interactions Between Plant-Derived Psychoactive Substances and Escherichia coli
Abstract Naturally occurring psychoactive substances, such as opioids, cocaine, and cannabinoids, affect not only the central nervous system but also…
Cannabinoid Effects of Metamizol/Dipyrone: A Possible Second Life in Pediatric Anesthesia for a Vintage Drug
Abstract Background: Metamizol (dipyrone) is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic drug in several European countries, particularly for postoperative pain…
Cannabis Use in Orthopaedic Surgery: Effects on Fracture Healing, Opioid Requirements, and Clinical Outcomes
Abstract Cannabis is commonly used by patients presenting for orthopaedic care, including musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, anxiety, or recreational purposes.…
Co-use of opioids and cannabis versus single-substance use: a national analysis of US adults
Abstract Background: While many studies have explored the relationship between cannabis and opioid use, few have examined how individuals who…
Clinical Approach to Acute Recreational Drug Intoxication in the Emergency Setting: A Practical Guide Based on Swiss Experience
Abstract Acute intoxications related to recreational drug use represent an increasing challenge for emergency departments (EDs). Worldwide, more than 600,000…