American College of Physicians (ACP)
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epidemiologyhospitalizationsmedicineopioids
A cross-sectional analysis estimated national and regional changes in amputation rates among opioid-related hospitalizations in adults.
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. […]