Lydia Glick
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Dr. Lydia Glick is a surgical researcher dedicated to transforming postoperative care through evidence-based pain management. Her work focuses on reducing unnecessary opioid prescriptions after minimally invasive surgery, addressing a critical public health crisis. In her landmark study, "Simple frameshifts in minimally invasive surgery postoperative pain management significantly reduce opiate prescriptions," Dr. Glick led a prospective, non-blinded pre- and post-interventional trial that introduced an "opt-in" non-narcotic pain regimen. This innovative approach demonstrated that a simple shift in prescribing culture—from automatic narcotics to patient-initiated opioid requests—can dramatically lower opiate utilization without compromising patient-reported pain scores. Though a focused clinical study with 2 citations, its practical impact is profound, offering a scalable, low-cost intervention for surgical teams nationwide. Dr. Glick’s work exemplifies how small, system-level changes can yield significant public health benefits, making her a leading voice in opioid stewardship and patient-centered surgical recovery. Her research continues to inspire safer, more responsible postoperative protocols.
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