Cannabinoids and Opioid Use in GI Cancer Chemotherapy: Large EHR Study
This study analyzes cannabinoid prescribing in oncology among gastrointestinal cancer patients starting chemotherapy. Only 2.4% received FDA-approved cannabinoids, with higher opioid co-prescribing observed. The findings highlight prescribing patterns…
Cancer Survivors Show Positive Views on Cannabis but Fear Opioid Stigma, Small Study Finds
This study explores cannabis stigma cancer survivors experience and its influence on their symptom management choices. Many patients reported positive views on cannabis but feared opioid stigma more. Some cancer survivors also concealed cannabis use from…
Patients With Cannabis Use Disorder Used Significantly More Pain Medication After Hand Surgery, Study Finds
Patients with cannabis use disorder postoperative pain had significantly higher odds of opioid, nonopioid, and NSAID use after hand fracture surgery. This study highlights the increased analgesic burden in this population. Understanding cannabis use…
12-Month Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Urine Toxicology-Identified Substance Users After Elective Spine Surgery: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study.
While prior studies have examined the role of opioids, alcohol, and marijuana use on early postoperative outcomes after elective spine surgery, longitudinal ...
Neuropathic Pain Severity Is Associated With Opioid Use in Adults With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Spinal Cord Injury Model System Study.
A new study of 283 spinal cord injury patients reveals that neuropathic pain severity predicts opioid use, while employment status reduces opioid dependence risk by 33%. The research highlights complex medication patterns including cannabis combinations…
Older Adults Using Cannabis Before Surgery Report More Pain and Opioid Use
A 2024 study on cannabis postoperative pain older adults reveals that cannabis users report higher pain scores after surgery. These patients also require more opioids within 24 hours postoperatively. The findings highlight the need for careful…