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Rapid and Direct Detection of Methamphetamine in Biofluids using a MXene‐Enabled Electrochemical Sensor

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A MXene‐enhanced electrochemical sensor enables the rapid and direct detection of methamphetamine. Molecular simulations reveal that specific MXene surface functional groups act as key signal amplifiers by facilitating interfacial interactions. The sensor demonstrates high sensitivity and robust performance in complex biological matrices.
Ri Wang, Xiaofei Deng, Bo Chen, Jienan Shen, Wei Xu, Yingjie Zhu, Yi Zhang, Hui Yang   +7 more
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Structural problems without structural solutions? Youth leaders' perceptions of their community

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract As young people explore and reflect on the conditions of their neighborhoods and communities, they can forge a critical consciousness—merging their perspectives and analysis to direct both individual and collective actions. Photovoice is a methodological tool that allows participants to document their perspectives and analysis and discuss with
Linnea L. Hjelm, Aishia A. Brown, Benjamin W. Fisher, Alice Story, Nubia Bennett   +4 more
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Analysis of prescription and dispensation of psychotropic medications in two cities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 2002
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prescription and dispensation of psychotropic medications through the analysis of the prescriptions/notices kept at various institutions in two cities in the state of São Paulo. METHODS: The prescriptions kept at drugstores,
Ana Regina Noto, Elisaldo de A Carlini, Patrícia C Mastroianni, Vanete C Alves, José Carlos F Galduróz, Wagner Kuroiwa, Jussara Csizmar, Agrimeron Costa, Mariluci de A Faria, Sônia Regina Hidalgo, Dirce de Assis, Solange Aparecida Nappo   +11 more
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Biodegradable polymeric prodrugs of naltrexone [PDF]

, 1991
The development of a biodegradable polymeric drug delivery system for the narcotic antagonist naltrexone may improve patient compliance in the treatment of opiate addiction. Random copolymers consisting of the ¿-amino acids N5-(3-hydroxypropyl--glutamine
Adams, N.W., Bennet, D.B., Feijen, J., Hoes, C.J.T., Kim, S.W., Li, X.   +5 more
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Efficacy of Local Bupivacaine Injection of Postoperative Pain in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Regional anesthesia is effective in alleviating postoperative pain and reducing the requirement for systemic pain medications. However, optimal postoperative pain management in endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) remains challenging.
Wiracha Leewannapasai, Navarat Tangbumrungtham, Kanokporn Sarsitthithum, Kangsadarn Tanjararak, Boonsam Roongpuvapaht   +4 more
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Control and inspection of prescription drugs, narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and others with similar effects

Salud Integral y Comunitaria
Introduction: The appropriate use of medications has emerged as a crucial public health issue, given that misuse can have serious repercussions on people's health and finances. This phenomenon requires a multidisciplinary approach involving sectors such as education, economics, and social communication, due to associated risk factors such as work ...
Dionis Ruiz Reyes, Maikro Osvaldo Chávez Moya, Ileana Beatriz Quiroga López, Adriel Herrero Díaz   +3 more
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Public support of and attitudes toward decriminalization of possession of illegal drugs among the general population in British Columbia

Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Background Decriminalization of possession of illegal drugs was implemented in British Columbia, Canada for a three-year period starting from January 31, 2023.
Sameer Imtiaz, Cayley Russell, Farihah Ali, Tara Elton-Marshall, Sean Patenaude, Jürgen Rehm   +5 more
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Access to pain treatment as a human right

BMC Medicine, 2010
Background Almost five decades ago, governments around the world adopted the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs which, in addition to addressing the control of illicit narcotics, obligated countries to work towards universal access to the narcotic ...
Amon Joseph J, Schleifer Rebecca, Lohman Diederik   +2 more
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In Becoming. Instability of Psychedelic Substances

Etnografia Polska, 2022
Psychoactive substances are subject to law control, imposed through the system of medical prescription or legal prohibition, with legal penalties for their unauthorized use.
Zuzanna Sadowska
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Psilocybin Production With Genetically Modified Aspergillus nidulans Under Pressurized Conditions

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.
Shake flask cultures of psilocybin‐producing A. nidulans were investigated with respect to nitrogen source, rheology, power input, and oxygen availability, and subsequently scaled to a stirred tank reactor scale based on specific power input to develop and optimize a pressurized bioprocess.
Sophie Weiser, Sidney Jung, Bettina Bardl, Johann E. Kufs, Slavica Janevska, Vito Valiante, Dirk Hoffmeister, Lars Regestein   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source