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New Persistent Opioid Use Among ICU Survivors After Discharge: Incidence, Predictors, and Nationwide Cohort Insights

By MedXY|Nov 6, 2025

New persistent opioid use develops in 4.2% of opioid-naïve ICU survivors by six months post-discharge, with early opioid prescription as the strongest predictor. Risk varies by opioid potency and patient factors, highlighting tailored taper

GastroenterologyHealthcare CostsIrritable Bowel Syndrome

Opioid Use in Rome IV Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Prevalence and Impact on Quality of Life and Healthcare in the UK

By MedXY|Oct 9, 2025

One in five UK patients with Rome IV IBS regularly use opioids, associated with worse quality of life, more psychological distress, and increased healthcare costs, highlighting a critical need for opioid stewardship in IBS management.