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Papers: 8 May 2021 - 14 May 2021


Human Studies


2021 Apr


Am J Gastroenterol


116


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Increasing Rates of Opioid Prescriptions for Gastrointestinal Diseases in the United States.

Authors

LeBrett WG, Chen FW, Yang L, Chang L
Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 Apr; 116(4):796-807.
PMID: 33982950.

Abstract

Pain control is an important management approach for many gastrointestinal conditions. Because of the ongoing opioid crisis, public health efforts have focused on limiting opioid prescriptions. This study examines national opioid prescribing patterns and factors associated with opioid prescriptions for gastrointestinal conditions.