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Prevalence of psychoactive substances in Dutch and Belgian traffic [PDF]
, 2012 Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence of psychoactive substances in general traffic in The Netherlands and Belgium. Method: Randomly selected car drivers and drivers of small vans in six police regions in The Netherlands and ...
Brookhuis, Karel +5 more
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Benzodiazepine abuse among the elderly
Journal of Geriatric Mental Health, 2016 Benzodiazepines belong to the hypnotic-sedative class of drugs which have anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic properties. These drugs have been in clinical use for at least half a century.
Shalini Singh, Siddharth Sarkar
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Paroxysmal Dyskinesias Secondary to HHV‐6A Encephalitis: The First Case Report and Literature Review
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Paroxysmal dyskinesias encompasses a spectrum of conditions marked by intermittent involuntary movements, with paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesias being the most common phenotype. Central nervous system infection is a rare cause of paroxysmal dyskinesias.
Zhuoran Wang +5 more
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Diazepam, alcohol use and violence among male young offenders: 'the devil's mixture’ [PDF]
, 2011 Citation for published version (APA): Forsyth, A., Khan, F., & McKinlay, W. (2011). Diazepam, alcohol use and violence among male young offenders: 'the devil's mixture’. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 18(6), 468-476.
Alasdair J. M. Forsyth +5 more
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AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.This study found that 54% of elderly inpatients were prescribed at least one potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) based on the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria. Among identified PIMs, 32.2% were medications to avoid, and 52.8% required cautious use. Polypharmacy and chronic kidney disease (CKD) were key predictors of PIM use.
Subash Karki +2 more
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TREC-Rio trial: a randomised controlled trial for rapid tranquillisation for agitated patients in emergency psychiatric rooms [ISRCTN44153243] [PDF]
, 2002 Agitated or violent patients constitute 10% of all emergency psychiatric treatment. Management guidelines, the preferred treatment of clinicians and clinical practice all differ.
A Jablensky +21 more
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Trends in gabapentinoid prescribing: A nationwide Danish drug utilization study
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Aims Pregabalin and gabapentin are increasingly used for pain and other conditions. Concerns exist about overuse as well as potential misuse and abuse. To guide rational prescribing practices, we provide detailed nationwide data on the use of gabapentinoids in Denmark.
Anton Pottegård +7 more
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Effects of Clonidine versus Midazolam premedication on postoperative pain in patients undergoing elective spinal neurosurgery. Prospective randomized study [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Medical Practice, 2017 Many preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative interventions and management strategies are available and continue to evolve for reducing and managing postoperative pain.
Ana-Maria Cotae +6 more
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Discouraging Use of Benzodiazepines for Anxiety and Insomnia [PDF]
, 2018 Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia because patients respond quickly to them. Although they are meant to be short-term solutions, patients often use them for more than ten years.
Tsao, Jackie
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British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Aims Patients with severe mental disorder and diabetes may be exposed to inappropriate polypharmacy increasing the risk of side effects and drug interactions. Although medication reviews may facilitate short‐term deprescribing, they are not known to affect clinical outcomes.
Johan Frederik Mebus Meyer Christensen +2 more
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