Association between opioid analgesic plus benzodiazepine use and death: a case-crossover study
Objective We aimed to investigate whether concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids
is associated with an increased risk of death in a population-based case-crossover setting …
is associated with an increased risk of death in a population-based case-crossover setting …
Opioid and benzodiazepine substitutes: Impact on drug overdose mortality in medicare population
YF Kuo, V Liaw, X Yu, MA Raji - The American journal of medicine, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Gabapentinoids (GABAs) and serotonergic drugs (selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs]/serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors [SNRIs]) are …
reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs]/serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors [SNRIs]) are …
[HTML][HTML] Trends in poly drug use-associated deaths based on confirmed analytical toxicology results in Tehran, Iran, in 2011-2016
M Akhgari, F Sardari-Iravani, M Ghadipasha - Addiction & Health, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Poly drug use is a public health threat causing morbidity and mortality all over
the world. Combined use of licit and illicit drugs is among the possible causes of death. In …
the world. Combined use of licit and illicit drugs is among the possible causes of death. In …
Reducing prescribing of benzodiazepines in older adults: a comparison of four physician-focused interventions by a medical regulatory authority
N Ashworth, N Kain, D Wiebe, N Hernandez-Ceron… - BMC family …, 2021 - Springer
Background The inappropriate and/or high prescribing of benzodiazepine and 'Z'drugs
(BDZ+) is a major health concern. The purpose of this study was to determine whether …
(BDZ+) is a major health concern. The purpose of this study was to determine whether …
Multiple opioid prescribers: a genuine quest for treatment rather than aberrant behaviour. A two-decade population-based study
Background Accessing multiple prescribers for opioid prescription, referred to as doctor-
shopping, is associated with an increased risk of opioid overdose and fatalities. Aim The …
shopping, is associated with an increased risk of opioid overdose and fatalities. Aim The …
Comparing the diagnostic performance of ordinary, mixed, and lasso logistic regression models at identifying opioid and cannabinoid poisoning in US dogs using pet …
M Howard-Azzeh, DL Pearl, TL O'Sullivan, O Berke - PLoS one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Researchers have begun studying the impact of human opioid and cannabinoid use on dog
populations. These studies have used data from an animal poison control center (APCC) …
populations. These studies have used data from an animal poison control center (APCC) …
Survival implications of prescription opioid and benzodiazepine use in lung transplant recipients: analysis of linked transplant registry and pharmacy fill records
Background Prescription opioid and benzodiazepine use have been associated with
morbidity and mortality among some groups of solid organ transplant recipients, but …
morbidity and mortality among some groups of solid organ transplant recipients, but …
Respiratory events associated with concomitant opioid and sedative use among medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
TT Le, S Park, M Choi, M Wijesinha… - BMJ open …, 2020 - bmjopenrespres.bmj.com
Background Opioids and sedatives are commonly prescribed in chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients for symptoms of dyspnoea, pain, insomnia, depression …
pulmonary disease (COPD) patients for symptoms of dyspnoea, pain, insomnia, depression …
Gender differences in diversion among non-medical users of prescription opioids and sedatives
Background Non-medical use of prescription drugs is a major public health concern in the
United States. Prescription opioids and sedatives are among the most widely abused drugs …
United States. Prescription opioids and sedatives are among the most widely abused drugs …
Health utility among people who regularly use opioids in Australia
Introduction Studies of health utilities among people who use opioids have mostly been
based on in‐treatment populations. We aim to report utility‐based quality of life by …
based on in‐treatment populations. We aim to report utility‐based quality of life by …