Although this is quite askew from our usual pain-related topics, it is being posted more as a public service out…
Co-dispensing Naloxone with Tramadol
We have previously opined on appropriate use of naloxone in the hospice setting and the questionable policies of some nursing…
Not-So-Fun in the Sun: Treatment and Prevention of Sunburn
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is a number used to predict the amount of UVB rays deflected from the outer…
Fentanyl; A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, a phrase popularized by Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, where…
There’s a New Buprenorphine on the Block
With the recent FDA approval of a buprenorphine extended release injection, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to discuss practical…
Addiction, Hotline Bling and the Opioid Thing
No matter where you turn these days, it’s common to find people fixated on their next dose. At family gatherings,…
Alternative Opioid Facts and the New Banana Republic
While many associate the “Banana Republic” with a popular clothing store, history buffs will recognize this term to illustrate political…
One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Dead, in the Old Ball Game
After viewing WKYC’s news report, Middletown official pitches ‘three strikes, you’re out’ Narcan plan, I was mortified to say the…
Beware of the “Holy Trinity”
With the Memorial Day Weekend upon us, I thought it would be a great opportunity to remind patients requiring regular use…
Anarchy will Trump Opioid Manufacturing Limits
Veterans Day is a reflective national holiday to honor those that severed in the US Military. These are the brave…