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Cannabinoid therapeutics in orofacial pain management: a systematic review
Abstract The objective of this paper was to investigate the published evidence regarding effects of cannabinoids (natural and synthetic) on post‐operative and/or out‐of‐office pain management in patients suffering from orofacial pain that presents in the dental setting.
C Votrubec+6 more
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Addressing the Global Tragedy of Needless Pain: Rethinking the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs [PDF]
The lack of medical availability of effective pain medication is an enduring and expanding global health calamity. Despite important medical advances, pain remains severely under-treated worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
Allyn L. Taylor+11 more
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Narcotics Anonymous members in recovery from methamphetamine use disorder
Abstract Background and Objectives Methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) is a major public health problem, but there are no evidence‐based, best‐practice, pharmacologic, or behavioral treatments for it. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) may provide an option for referral for such patients.
Marc Galanter+2 more
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Background: Suk-Saiyasna is a traditional Thai herbal remedy that comprises 12 distinct herbs. Among these, cannabis leaves constitute 12 of the total 78 components in this formulation.
Suwimon Sumontri+3 more
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Birth outcomes by type of attendance at antenatal education: An observational study
Background Antenatal education aims to prepare expectant parents for pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Studies have reported antenatal education teaching breathing and relaxation methods for pain relief, termed psychoprophylaxis, is associated with reduction in caesarean section rates compared with general birth and parenting classes.
Antonia W. Shand+6 more
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Outpatient narcotic consumption following total shoulder arthroplasty
Introduction: In the setting of the opioid epidemic, physicians continue to scrutinize ways to minimize exposure to narcotic medications. Several studies emphasize improvements in perioperative pain management following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).
Alexander Martusiewicz, MD+4 more
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Background:. Despite dominating fewer headlines, the opioid epidemic continues to plague society. Surgeons have the responsibility to change their opioid prescribing habits while maintaining adequate patient comfort. This study examines the transition to
Melissa S. Price, MS4+1 more
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Sociological Bout on the ‘Kushlization’ of Sierra Leonean Juveniles: A Freetown Clogging Communal Health Apocalypse [PDF]
Sierra Leone’s illegal narcotic utilization enigma has augmented considerably amidst the ultimate dual decades [1]. Of specific concern has been the rising drift in narcotic or drug utilization among Sierra Leonean adolescents and juveniles [2 ...
Bangura, Mohamed
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Impacts of California Proposition 47 on Crime in Santa Monica, CA [PDF]
We examine crime patterns in Santa Monica, California before and after passage of Proposition 47, a 2014 initiative that reclassified some non-violent felonies to misdemeanors. We also study how the 2016 opening of four new light rail stations, and how more community-based policing starting in late 2018, impacted crime. A series of statistical analyses
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