Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Clare McAleer"
- Clare McAleer's recent research primarily focuses on the implications and challenges of opioid management in patients, particularly in the context of cancer treatment and related symptoms such as constipation and opioid toxicity.
- A significant finding from McAleer's case series on opioid toxicity highlights the risks associated with converting patients from oxycodone/naloxone to oxycodone, even in those with normal liver function tests, revealing important considerations for dosing in patients with intra-hepatic shunting issues.
- Additionally, in a national survey conducted on constipation in cancer patients, McAleer identified a prevalence rate of 50-90%, underscoring the impact of constipation on quality of life and emphasizing the need for improved recognition and management by healthcare providers.