Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression and disordered sleep in chronic post-SARS syndrome; a case-controlled study [PDF]
Background The long term adverse effects of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a viral disease, are poorly understood. Methods Sleep physiology, somatic and mood ...
Harvey Moldofsky, John Patcai
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Treatment approaches in posthypoxic myoclonus: A narrative review with expert opinion
Abstract Acute posthypoxic myoclonus (PHM) is a neurological complication that typically emerges within 12–48 h following cardiac arrest, often in comatose patients. It can present as generalized, multifocal, or focal myoclonus and has traditionally been associated with poor prognosis.
Marina Romozzi +7 more
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Pathophysiological Models of Hypersomnolence Associated With Depression
Up to 25% of patients with depression experience hypersomnolence (e.g., excessive daytime sleepiness, hypersomnia, and/or sleep inertia), which is associated with treatment resistance, overall poorer outcomes, and safety concerns while driving ...
Christophe Moderie, Diane B. Boivin
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TRIPS implementation and secondary pharmaceutical patenting in Brazil and India [PDF]
This article compares national approaches toward secondary pharmaceutical patents. Because secondary patents can extend periods of exclusivity and delay generic competition, they can raise prices and reduce access to medicines. Little is known about what
Bhaven N. Sampat +32 more
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Abstract Background and aims Gamma‐hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is an endogenous neurochemical and illicit synthetic drug. Its precursors, gamma‐butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4‐butanediol (1,4‐BD), are often used as substitutes. We aimed to describe GHB‐related harms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Krista J. Siefried +9 more
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Source inference of exogenous gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) administered to humans by means of carbon isotopic ratio analysis: novel perspectives regarding forensic investigation and intelligence issues [PDF]
γ-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is an endogenous short-chain fatty acid popular as a recreational drug due to sedative and euphoric effects, but also often implicated in drug-facilitated sexual assaults owing to disinhibition and amnesic properties.
Marclay, François +4 more
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Fibromyalgia syndrome: an overview of pathophysiology, diagnosis and management [PDF]
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints. It is also characterized by restless sleep, tiredness, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and disturbances in bowel functions.
Jahan, Firdous +3 more
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Expanding the Genetic and Phenotypic Spectrum of DYT‐VPS16: The Importance of Splice‐Site Variants
Abstract Background DYT‐VPS16, an early‐onset isolated dystonia caused by variants in the VPS16 gene, has been reported in fewer than 70 patients. Methods We explored the clinical and genotypic spectrum of DYT‐VPS16 by investigating early‐onset dystonia patients with VPS16 variants discovered in our large Biodatabank and through gene‐matching ...
Ana Westenberger +39 more
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Prolonged Detection of GHB Intake in Urine: Are We Finally There?
In a randomised placebo‐controlled trial with 30 volunteers, urinary LC‐MS/MS analysis demonstrated that a tentative GHB‐pentose conjugate remained elevated in urine up to 72 h post‐administration. This biomarker showed clear distinction from placebo and may offer extended detection compared to GHB itself, representing a significant step forward in ...
Kathrine B. Faldborg +4 more
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Growing Up with Type 1 narcolepsy: Its anthropometric and endocrine features [PDF]
Study Objectives: To evaluate the effect of type 1 narcolepsy (NT1) on anthropometric and endocrine features in childhood/adolescence, focusing on patterns and correlates of weight, pubertal development, and growth in treated and untreated patients ...
Balsamo, Antonio +5 more
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