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Pharmacology/Drug Development


2020 Aug 18


Ann Intern Med

Predictors of Prolonged Opioid Use After Initial Prescription for Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies.

Authors

Riva JJ, Noor ST, Wang L, Ashoorion V, Foroutan F, Sadeghirad B, Couban R, Busse JW
Ann Intern Med. 2020 Aug 18.
PMID: 32805130.

Abstract

Opioids are frequently prescribed for acute musculoskeletal injuries and may result in long-term use and consequent harms.