The increasing use of social media is becoming so dangerous that US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says that it should come with warning signs similar
Depression is the most common mental health issue. It can also be quite severe and is among the leading causes of suicide among young adults.
Summary: One of the widely circulated studies, the OPAL study, demonstrated that opioids are of little use for low back and neck pain. However, many
Summary: A study done by Duke Medical University shows that early identification of patients at a greater risk of developing chronic pain is not challenging.
Summary: Opioid addiction is not rare among patients treated with these drugs for chronic pain. Methadone, a kind of opioid, a painkiller, is used to
Summary: Certain behavioral traits are inherited in humans. Thus, genes influence how people behave under specific circumstances. However, the availability of GWAS has now made
Summary: Large number of people are prescribed opioids for moderate to severe pain. In many cases, opioids are prescribed at a higher dosage for a
Summary: Buprenorphine is a treatment of choice for treating opioid use disorder (OUD) in outpatient settings. However, doctors need to understand that many such patients
Summary: Opioid addiction and related deaths have considerably impacted average life expectancy in the US. It has emerged as a major preventable cause of mortality.
Summary: Chronic pain is among the primary symptoms in IBD patients. This pain is especially severe among hospitalized patients, often requiring opioid use. However, now
Summary: Some people experience greater pleasure by eating food than others. Thus, these individuals are more likely to consume excess calories. Dopamine pathways are known
Alcohol is the most commonly consumed mind-altering substance in the world. Unlike other drugs, its consumption is legal. As a result, it is the most