opioid use disorder
3 stories
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healthAccess Alone Fails to Bridge the Opioid Treatment Divide
A Baltimore cohort study reveals that even with prescribed methadone or buprenorphine, one in ten treatment visits involves extra-medical sourcing, signaling deep vulnerabilities in current care models.
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healthComplex Case Highlights Link Between Opioid Disorder Care and Cancer Treatment Success
A challenging patient case demonstrates how integrated care for opioid use disorder is crucial for successful cancer treatment, especially amidst severe medical and social instability.
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healthStudy: Opioid Use, Not Race, Drives Bias in Sickle Cell Disease Notes
New research reveals clinician language in electronic health records shows bias linked to opioid use in sickle cell disease patients, surpassing race or chronic pain associations.