Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing for Geolocation-Centric Monitoring and Characterization of Opioid-Related Social Media Chatter
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.14672
Abstract: This cross-sectional study develops and validates a machine learning method for collecting and classifying data from opioid-related postings on a social media platform. read more here.
Keywords: social media; machine learning; opioid related; natural language ... See more keywords
Association of Opioid-Related Adverse Drug Events With Clinical and Cost Outcomes Among Surgical Patients in a Large Integrated Health Care Delivery System
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.1039
Abstract: Importance Opioids are commonly used for pain control during and after invasive procedures. However, opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) are common and have been associated with worse patient outcomes. Objectives To examine the incidence of… read more here.
Keywords: opioid related; drug events; related adverse; care ... See more keywords
Using natural language processing of clinical text to enhance identification of opioid‐related overdoses in electronic health records data
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.4810
Abstract: To enhance automated methods for accurately identifying opioid‐related overdoses and classifying types of overdose using electronic health record (EHR) databases. read more here.
Keywords: related overdoses; opioid related; electronic health; enhance ... See more keywords
Association between opioid therapy trajectories and potential opioid‐related adverse health events
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5495
Abstract: We identified associations between membership in seven group‐based trajectories based on supply of filled opioid prescriptions and potential opioid‐related adverse health events over a 720‐day window. read more here.
Keywords: potential opioid; related adverse; health events; opioid related ... See more keywords
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Opioid-Related Mortality in the USA, 1999–2019: the Extreme Case of Washington DC
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DOI: 10.1007/s11524-021-00573-8
Abstract: and interventions specifically focused on reducing the impact of the opioid overdose crisis in Black communities are lacking [8]. Because effective, equitable interventions require local, culturally appropriate interventions tailored to structurally vulnerable populations [8], it… read more here.
Keywords: related mortality; opioid related; ethnic disparities; racial ethnic ... See more keywords
221 Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Opioid-Related Diagnosis, Opioid Overdose and Buprenorphine Use Across 14 US Emergency Departments During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.09.233
Abstract: Study Objectives: To identify changes in emergency department (ED) visits for opioid-related diagnoses, opioid overdose, and the use of buprenorphine in EDs during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Methods: Electronic health data was collected from 14 geographically… read more here.
Keywords: visits opioid; sars cov; emergency; opioid overdose ... See more keywords
Prevalence and characteristics of opioid-related deaths involving alcohol in Ontario, Canada.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.07.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND While it is well known that patients receiving opioids should refrain from alcohol consumption, little is known about the involvement of alcohol in opioid-related deaths. METHODS We conducted a population-based analysis of opioid-related deaths… read more here.
Keywords: opioid related; deaths involving; per million; related deaths ... See more keywords
Patterns and history of prescription drug use among opioid-related drug overdose cases in British Columbia, Canada, 2015-2016.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.09.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND British Columbia is the epicenter of the current fentanyl-related overdose crisis in Canada. Our study characterizes prescribing histories of people who had an opioid-related overdose compared to matched controls. METHODS We examined linked administrative… read more here.
Keywords: opioid related; british columbia; canada; drug ... See more keywords
Neurocognitive impairments and brain abnormalities resulting from opioid-related overdoses: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108838
Abstract: BACKGROUND Non-fatal opioid-related overdoses have increased significantly over the past two decades and there have been increasing reports of brain injuries and/or neurocognitive impairments following overdose events. Limited preclinical research suggests that opioid overdoses may… read more here.
Keywords: brain abnormalities; opioid related; neurocognitive impairments; review ... See more keywords
Acceleration of opioid-related EMS runs in the spring of 2020: The National Emergency Medical Services Information System data for 2018-2020.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109271
Abstract: BACKGROUND State- and county-level reports suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the opioid crisis. We examined US national trends of nonfatal opioid overdose in 2020 in comparison to pre-COVID years 2018-2019. METHODS We used National… read more here.
Keywords: system; related ems; 2018 2020; ems runs ... See more keywords
Opioid medication discontinuation and risk of adverse opioid-related health care events.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2019.05.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Between 2012 and 2017, the United States dramatically reduced opioid prescribing rates. While this may be appropriate given the opioid epidemic, there has been little research to guide the clinical practice of discontinuing patients… read more here.
Keywords: opioid related; emergency department; medication; discontinuation ... See more keywords