scholarly journals Genetic determinants of fetal opiate exposure and risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome: Knowledge deficits and prospects for future research

2015 ◽  
Vol 98 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Lewis ◽  
J Dinh ◽  
JS Leeder
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Genetic Determinants ◽  
Knowledge Deficits

Factors associated with the prevalence of neonatal abstinence syndrome in West Virginia

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 445-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor Rogerson, BSc ◽  
Anthony Houston II, BA ◽  
Garrett Lyman, BS ◽  
Jenna Ogden, BS ◽  
Kevin Paschall, BS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
West Virginia ◽  
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Opiate Use ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
Geographic Regions ◽  
Regional Treatment

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a group of problems associated with withdrawal symptoms of a newborn who was exposed to maternal opiate use while in the womb. West Virginia (WV) is of utmost concern as this state exhibits among the highest rates of opioid abuse and consequently, NAS. In this manuscript, we review factors associated with the prevalence of NAS in WV. We provide evidence suggesting that states exhibiting high Medicaid participation demonstrate a high NAS rate, further associating these two factors. Although a similar trend was observed in the substate geographic regions of WV, the presence of regional treatment facilities was negatively associated with NAS prevalence in WV, possibly suggesting that the establishment and utilization of more of these facilities may reduce NAS. Future research

Opioid-Induced Hearing Loss and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Clinical Considerations for Audiologists and Recommendations for Future Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 701-709
Author(s):  
Khary K. Rigg ◽  
Malika S. Rigg
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Opioid Misuse ◽  
Populations At Risk ◽  
Hearing Health

Purpose Over the last two decades, the number of Americans misusing opioids has reached epidemic levels. With such drastic increases in opioid misuse, audiologists are more likely to have patients with opioid-induced hearing loss or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) than in previous years. More attention is needed on how these increases might influence clinical practice and such a discussion could be useful for audiologists. The goal of this article, therefore, is to summarize what is currently known regarding the relationship between opioid misuse and audiology to help guide hearing health care providers (with a particular focus on opioid-induced hearing loss and NAS). This article (a) summarizes the overlap in opioid misuse and hearing loss populations, (b) describes the evidence linking opioid misuse to hearing loss, (c) discusses clinical implications that opioid-induced hearing loss and NAS have for practicing audiologists, and (d) recommends directions for future audiological research on opioid-induced hearing loss and NAS. Conclusions There is considerable overlap between populations at-risk for hearing loss and opioid misuse. Additionally, compelling evidence exists linking opioid misuse to hearing loss, but the specific causal mechanisms remain unclear, indicating a need for additional research. This article attempts to fill a gap in the audiological literature and has the potential to serve as a guide for hearing health care providers to make more informed clinical decisions regarding patients with opioid-induced hearing loss and NAS. Clinicians may wish to consider the concerns raised in this article before intervening with such concerns, especially in the absence of best practice protocols.

Utilizing Accelerometers As a Novel Technology for Assessment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 137 (Supplement 3) ◽  
pp. 197A-197A
Author(s):  
Katherine M. Somers ◽  
Ashley R. Taylor ◽  
Andrew Jung ◽  
Alfred Wicks ◽  
Andre A. Muelenaer
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Abstinence Syndrome ◽  
Novel Technology
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