Brief report: Ketamine‐assisted “bridge therapy” for opioid tapering in complex cases
Abstract Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) presents major challenges, especially when combined with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidities. A 25‐year‐old woman with OUD, chronic pain, and major depressive disorder underwent an 8‐week protocol of intravenous ketamine infusions (0.5 mg/kg weekly) as an adjunct to opioid tapering. Results Methadone
Mariana C. de Oliveira +11 more
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Peer recognition of prodromal signs of psychosis : a signal detection analysis : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree in Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
Using signal detection analysis, this study investigated young peoples' sensitivity to prodromal signs or psychotic symptoms compared to more everyday signs of distress in their friends.
Boyd, Robyn Joye
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Abstract Background Penile sexual sensation relies on intricate neural structures that remain incompletely characterized. Immunohistological insights into their development and organization can enhance understanding of penile neuroanatomy and function, while optimizing surgical outcomes.
Alfonso Cepeda‐Emiliani +6 more
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ABSTRACT This essay examines the controversy surrounding the Bhoot Vidya certificate program proposed by the Faculty of Ayurveda at Banaras Hindu University in 2019. Drawing on media coverage, curricular materials, and government policy, I analyze how the debate reveals broader tensions in the politics of contemporary Ayurveda, nationalism, and ...
Thomas Seibel
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Gamma synchrony in first-episode psychosis [PDF]
G, Flynn +8 more
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Safety pharmacology of acute mescaline administration in healthy participants
Aims Psychedelics, including mescaline, may serve as novel treatments for depression and anxiety. However, data is scarce on the safety of mescaline. Methods The present pooled analysis included two double‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled studies with a total of 48 participants and 96 mescaline administrations. Single oral‐dose administrations (n =
Aaron Klaiber +4 more
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Sustainability in Healthcare: The Role of Digital Technologies for Improving Patient Engagement
ABSTRACT Sustainability in healthcare is getting considerable research attention as systems worldwide tend to balance environmental, social, and economic factors. In this context, digital technologies have demonstrated significant potential to enhance engagement among different consumer groups across various industries.
Francesco Schiavone +4 more
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Association Between Continued Cannabis Use and Risk of Relapse in First-Episode Psychosis: A Quasi-Experimental Investigation Within an Observational Study [PDF]
IMPORTANCE: Cannabis use after first-episode psychosis is associated with poor outcomes, but the causal nature of this association is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To examine the precise nature of the association between continued cannabis use after the onset of ...
Bhattacharyya, S +8 more
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Understanding excessive sleep in people with psychotic disorders
Abstract Background There has been increasing attention to sleep disturbances such as insomnia in psychosis, due to its impact on symptoms, well‐being, and recovery. However, excessive sleep and extended sleep duration are common in psychosis (partly linked to sedating antipsychotic medication) and have been relatively neglected, despite plausible ...
Kate Robbins +2 more
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