opioids

The fentanyl era has produced recurrent community observations of people remaining upright or semi-upright in sustained forward flexion of the head and trunk with intermittent nodding, colloquially referred to as the “fentanyl nod” or “fentanyl fold.” Yet the motor state producing this appearance has never been measured directly. We conducted a structured narrative review spanning axial postural-…

Opioids are substances predominantly used for the management of pain. They are also used as anesthetics, and for treating cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea and constipation, and hyperalgesia. According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, the availability of household opioids has been related to greater risks of opioid overdose. Every year 69. […]