Mark Bicket, MD, PhD, FASA

Health Leader, Physician Anesthesiologist, Clinical Investigator @UMichAnesthesia • Working to improve #pain care and patient outcomes • Husband, Dad, #GoBlue

[Jenna Lee, MD @jennalee1792]

Freshly published protocol for our ongoing randomized controlled trial with @LKelley_Quon @HOPE_sci_lab @ChildrensLA @umichmedicine @MarkBicket

Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety after surgery trial for Kids (CARES for Kids) @BMJ_Open https://t.co/GL7Ibqtkxi

[FAER @FAERanesthesia]

Today marks the beginning of #MRTGMeeting2026 in DC! 🥳

This wonderful gathering of #FAERgrantees, @IARS360 investigators, & thought leaders in #anesthesiology & #research is one of our absolute favorite times of year. Excited for the fun to kick off with tonight’s opening reception!

[Thuy Nguyen @thuynguyen_dieu]

New pub @JAMA: while long-term opioid therapy has declined, it remains common among Americans. @PoojaLagisetty @Amy_Bohnert @amy_jiao22834 @MarkBicket @UM_IHPI

[Annals of Surgery Open @AnnalsOpen]

Risky alcohol use can increase post-operative complications, yet pre-operative alcohol screening is inconsistent. @MarkBicket's group found AUDIT-C is a feasible screening tool that could help identify at-risk patients if integrated system-wide.
https://t.co/IbQfcDegMH

[ASRA Pain Medicine @ASRA_Society]

⏰ Time is running out to save on #ASRAFALL25 registration! Sign up by Thursday, September 18 to take advantage of discounted rates for the upcoming meeting in Austin, TX. We can't wait to see you all soon! https://t.co/W9EWeQXMG8

[FAER @FAERanesthesia]

The Chronic Pain & Fatigue #Research Center at @UMich is seeking applications for the HEAL National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Award!

Download additional info: https://t.co/wGLLG1pwMK

Register for informational webinar held 9/15 @ 4-5pm EDT: https://t.co/2cGocpMryI

[Mark Bicket, MD, PhD, FASA @MarkBicket]

Many thanks to Brian Bateman at @stanfordanes for collaborating on this piece

Citation: Bicket MC, Bateman BT. Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Pain: What Is Known About Harms—and Still Not Known About Benefits. JAMA. Published online August 27, 2025. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.13225

[11/11]

[Mark Bicket, MD, PhD, FASA @MarkBicket]

Prescription opioid harms are worse than the headlines suggest.

Our new JAMA Viewpoint shows where FDA oversight hasn’t kept pace—and how to fix it.

https://t.co/hoJHuiCMk1

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[Mark Bicket, MD, PhD, FASA @MarkBicket]

The takeaway:

Prescription opioid harms are higher than we thought.

But without robust data on benefits, risk mitigation will always be incomplete.

What’s the first step toward balanced, safe, and compassionate opioid policy and pain care? 👇
[10/11]

[Mark Bicket, MD, PhD, FASA @MarkBicket]

I’m excited to speak at the upcoming @ASRA_Society webinar on Cannabis and Surgery this Tuesday, June 10, from 4-5 pm ET with @dr_rajgupta and Dr. Asike

Join us to explore the impact of cannabinoids on surgical care. Anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, and anyone interested in the perioperative period—this is a fantastic opportunity to gain evidence-based insights.

Register for free at https://t.co/GSGqLXYKSL and let’s dive into this important topic together! #CannabisInSurgery #MedTwitter #ASRA

[ASRA Pain Medicine @ASRA_Society]

The next @ASRA_Society webinar is next Tuesday, June 10 at 4 pm and will cover #cannabis in surgery! Learn to differentiate common #cannabinoids and understand how they may impact perioperative care. Free for anyone to attend live as long as you RSVP! https://t.co/IhT8j9KMKL

[FAER @FAERanesthesia]

#Anesthesiology scientists take note - applications for FAER’s Fall 2025 Grant Cycle are now open!

Available #FAERgrants include the Mentored Research Training Grant, Research in Education Grant, and Research Fellowship Grant. Learn more & apply at https://t.co/25L8sUXj00!

[FAER @FAERanesthesia]

https://t.co/jMox24bz8p

Congrats to the 2025 recipients of the Advanced Medical Student Research Fellowship!🥳

Building on the #FAERmsarf program, Mr Greene & @rebeccanikatsai will spend up to 1yr focusing on #anesthesiology #research & receiving further training via the AMSRF