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Fatal drug overdoses in healthcare workers: A thematic framework analysis of coroner reports

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Healthcare workers face specific vulnerabilities for drug overdose due to their unique access to medications, clinical knowledge and work‐related stress. This study aimed to understand the characteristics of fatal overdoses in healthcare workers with a view to providing guidance for preventative strategies.
Thikra Algahtani   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Counterfeit ‘Xanax®’ tablets: A comparative study of clinical and seizure data in Victoria, Australia

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aim There is growing evidence of counterfeit benzodiazepine products containing other substances, including non‐regulated benzodiazepine‐type new psychoactive substances (NPSs). This study sought to compare detections of seized suspect counterfeit alprazolam products with clinical cases that reported use of an alprazolam ...
Rebekka Syrjanen   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators to healthcare engagement for people with injecting‐related invasive infections using a social ecological framework

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Injecting‐related bacterial infections are increasing in many countries. Systemic infections often require prolonged treatment. Evidence suggests that people who inject drugs who have invasive infections are less likely to complete antimicrobial treatment and have poorer outcomes than patients without a history of injecting
Lucy O. Attwood   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

An exploratory analysis of 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors and risk of opioid use disorder among male Medicare beneficiaries receiving prescription opioid medications

open access: yesThe American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) imposes a significant socioeconomic burden, highlighting the need for new interventions. Objective This study investigated whether exposure to 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors (5αRIs) is associated with a lower risk of developing OUD.
Abdelrahman G. Tawfik   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Opioid use in Latin America: a vital challenge for health systems. [PDF]

open access: yesJ Glob Health
Palma A   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Patient perception of consent processes for epidural analgesia in induction of labour: a qualitative study

open access: yesAnaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Women undergoing induction of labour often utilise epidural analgesia. Obtaining consent for labour epidural presents a unique challenge for the obstetric anaesthetist, who must comply with the legal standards of consent. This study explores how women perceive the consent process for epidural analgesia during induction of labour ...
Danna Nitzani   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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