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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
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Abstract Aims To characterise the clinical condition of rapid onset heroin overdose cases, and to determine the incidence and characteristics of such cases. Design A retrospective cohort study of witnessed heroin overdose cases over a 12‐month period (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024). Setting The Medically Supervised Injecting Room in Melbourne, Australia.
Nathan C. Stam +5 more
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Management of xylazine toxicity, overdose, dependence, and withdrawal: A systematic review
Abstract Background and Objectives Xylazine, an alpha‐2‐adrenergic agonist, has been increasingly implicated in substance use and overdose crises. However, little is known about its effects on humans. With the growing public health crisis surrounding xylazine, it has become important to recognize and promptly manage symptoms of xylazine toxicity ...
Philipa Owusu‐Antwi +4 more
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ABSTRACT Generalised Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption (GBFDE) is a subtype of Fixed Drug Eruption (FDE) characterised by the development of generalised blisters on the background of dusky macules. There is no gold standard treatment, but the condition is conventionally managed with supportive care, topical and oral steroids and occasionally ciclosporin.
Olga Pawlik +2 more
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Role of intranasal fentanyl in breakthrough pain management in cancer patients
Wojciech LeppertDepartment of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, PolandAbstract: Fentanyl is a strong opioid analgesic, which is commonly used in the form of a transdermal patch for the treatment of chronic cancer pain ...
Wojciech Leppert
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Linkage to Outpatient Methadone Treatment From the Emergency Department and Hospital
Academic Emergency Medicine, EarlyView.
Alice Zhang +9 more
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Day‐Case Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Successful Pilot in Regional New Zealand
ABSTRACT We conducted a day‐case total laparoscopic hysterectomy service improvement project at Nelson Public Hospital, New Zealand, in August and September, 2024. A retrospective analysis was performed, and a voluntary patient questionnaire administered, at the 4‐week postoperative review.
Ben McLaughlin +2 more
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