Deadly medication duo still widely prescribed in NBAbout 40% of patients at the Atlantic Pain Clinic are on both benzodiazepines and opioids, a potentially dangerous combination NSAIDs may cause renal injury in the fetus, newborn, children and adolescentsHealthcare professionals need to be aware that certain children may be at risk of NSAID-related renal injury Gabapentin preferred over pregabalin for chronic sciatica pain Gabapentin is more effective and causes fewer and less severe adverse events Medical cannabis for refractory pain and other conditions Opioid warning sticker–patient handout policy takes effect Oct. 20 Pharmacists must supply warning sticker and patient information sheet when dispensing most prescription opioids Nearly 10% of high-risk older patients are prescribed NSAIDs for musculoskeletal pain But short-term use is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular or renal complications Colloquium: The role for medical cannabis in chronic pain management Canadian best practices for treatment of opioid use disorder New report outlines range of services that should be available to individuals with or at risk of harm from opioid use Buprenorphine: the underutilized opioid for chronic pain How to use motivational interviewing to taper opioids Guiding patients to accept the idea that opioid tapering could bring benefits. First Previous 16 17 18 19 20 Next Last
