Rheumatology Network Newsletter

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Despite Warnings, Opioid Prescriptions Still Widespread in Osteoarthritis

Despite recommendations against using opioids and benzodiazepines to treat osteoarthritis pain, new research shows significant numbers of patients, especially older patients, are still receiving prescriptions for these medications.

Most Opioid Prescriptions Not Aligned With Treatment Guidelines

OARSI 2019: Half of opioid prescriptions made today are not aligned with treatment guidelines.

OARSI 2019: Osteoarthritis Treatments and More

Half of opioid prescriptions made today are not aligned with treatment guidelines, say researchers reporting this weekend in Toronto at the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) World Congress on Osteoarthritis. In this slideshow, we highlight this and other presentations made at the meeting on Friday.

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