Addiction Medicine
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Methamphetamines Linked With Parkinson's Disease
Major Finding: The use of methamphetamine may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by 76%.Data Source: Database study of almost 300...
Commentary
Editorial: Betty Ford Transformed Public Perception of Addiction
Clinical Inquiries
Which smoking cessation interventions work best?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (NRT), bupropion, nortriptyline, clonidine, and varenicline are all effective, although...
Clinical Inquiries
What are the adverse effects of prolonged opioid use in patients with chronic pain?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: CONSTIPATION, NAUSEA, AND DYSPEPSIA are the most common long-term adverse effects of chronic opioid use (strength of...
Applied Evidence
Opioids for osteoarthritis? Weighing benefits and risks: A Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group review
Untreated pain is a major public health problem, but concerns about opioid misuse remain. This evidence-based look at when—or whether—opioids are...
Commentary
Urine drug testing: An unproven risk management tool?
Commentary
Drug testing is inexpensive? Not always, says this doc
Applied Evidence
Is it time to drug test your chronic pain patient?
Many physicians forego urine testing when treating patients with chronic pain. But is that wise? This review details whom to test—and when.
Clinical Inquiries
Does office spirometry improve quit rates in smokers?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: IT DEPENDS. Simply performing spirometry and offering cessation advice doesn’t improve quit rates in patients who smoke (...
Medical Verdicts
Excessive opioids blamed for respiratory arrest…A rising PSA, but no evaluation…A hemorrhoid…or something else?
Applied Evidence
A better future for baby: Stemming the tide of fetal alcohol syndrome
These strategies can help you recognize an infant impaired with FAS. Screening tools like TWEAK can help you spot mothers at risk.