Opioid Use – Medxy AI

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Preoperative Patient Education on Opioid Use and Postoperative Pain Management: Insights from a Randomized Trial

By MedXY 10/07/2026

A randomized trial found that preoperative analgesic education did not significantly reduce opioid consumption or improve pain scores and satisfaction after surgery, highlighting the need for more intensive interventions.

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Long-Term Opioid Use After Radiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 10/06/2026

A study at The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals high rates of prolonged opioid use following radiation or chemoradiation in head and neck cancer patients, underscoring the need for tailored opioid stewardship.

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New Persistent Opioid Use Among ICU Survivors After Discharge: Incidence, Predictors, and Nationwide Cohort Insights

By MedXY 11/06/2025

New persistent opioid use develops in 4.2% of opioid-naïve ICU survivors by six months post-discharge, with early opioid prescription as the strongest predictor. Risk varies by opioid potency and patient factors, highlighting tailored tapering and stewardship needs.

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Opioid Use in Rome IV Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Prevalence and Impact on Quality of Life and Healthcare in the UK

By MedXY 10/09/2025

One in five UK patients with Rome IV IBS regularly use opioids, associated with worse quality of life, more psychological distress, and increased healthcare costs, highlighting a critical need for opioid stewardship in IBS management.