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The opioid oxymoron

Opioids are known for their powerful pharmacokinetics for pain relief, but are now well recognized for their overuse and abuse through prescriptions provided by healthcare providers. This has created a medical oxymoron: well-meaning pain management as a valued, caring practice for successful recovery from both medical problems and surgical procedures, juxtaposed by the alarming growth of opioids' prescriptive footprint. » More

Opioids: A pediatric epidemic

Pediatricians may not recognize the growing problem of opioid abuse in their communities. As a result, physicians need to carefully examine their prescribing practices. » More

Treatment of opioid use disorder

New guidelines can arm pediatricians with the basic understanding of treatment options to manage opioid dependence or addiction in children. » More

POC influenza testing: State of the art

With point-of-care (POC) molecular assays, pediatricians can diagnose influenza A and B during the office visit. » More

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Opioid abuse leads to more ED visits

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Pediatric labeling for OxyContin: Pros & Cons

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