Chronic opioid use linked to higher infection and mortality risks in IBD patients: nationwide cohort study
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Nørgård, Bente Mertz, Zeiss, Kevin Erichsen, Dalal, Rahul S, Lund, Ken, Andersen, Mette Louise, Kjeldsen, Jens, Knudsen, Torben, Nielsen, Jan
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This nationwide cohort study examines the association between chronic opioid use (COU) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the risks of infections and mortality. Using real-world data, the study finds that COU in IBD patients is significantly associated with increased risks of serious infections and death, highlighting the need for careful opioid prescribing practices in this patient population.
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bskyChronic opioid use linked to higher infection and mortality risks in IBD patients: nationwide cohort studyacademic.oup.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledChronic opioid use (COU) is frequent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but data on its association with infections and mortality are limited.
This nationwide cohort study based on real-world data examines the association between chronic opioid use and the risk of infections and death in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
The study highlights the need for careful opioid prescribing practices in this patient population.
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