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July 17th 2025
New research links gabapentin use for back pain to increased dementia risk, especially in middle-aged adults.
Understanding the Impact of Allelic Gene Variants on Pediatric Pain Relief
January 9th 2024Studies have shown that higher expression of CYP2D6 alleles in adults results in excessive production of active metabolites, leading to either therapeutic failure, increased exposure, or more severe adverse effects.
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Eleven Potentially Practice-Changing Drugs Were Approved by the FDA in 2023
These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.
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Extended-Release Buprenorphine Found Well-Tolerated for Fentanyl Opioid Use Disorder
November 21st 2023Eligible individuals with opioid use disorder using fentanyl received a single 4 mg dose of transmucosal buprenorphine followed by the extended-release buprenorphine 300 mg injection after approximately 1 hour.
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Patients With Cancer Using Nonmedical Stimulants Can Continue Using Opioids, Regardless of Prognosis
September 13th 2023Experts agreed that it was appropriate for patients who use methamphetamine or cocaine to continue opioid use if clinician monitoring was increased and tapering was avoided.
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