Abstract An 8‐year‐old, male, entire Cocker Spaniel presented to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals for treatment of an iatrogenic septic uroabdomen secondary to traumatic urinary catheterisation. After initial stabilisation, it underwent diagnostic imaging and definitive surgical correction comprising a cystotomy and bladder reconstruction.
Joe Simon +3 more
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Brain injury could occur within the first days of alcohol withdrawal, especially in patients with severe pharmacological dependence. Plasma NFL and GFAP are promising biomarkers of alcohol withdrawal‐related brain pathology. ABSTRACT Plasma neurofilament light chain (NFL), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), tau protein and ubiquitin carboxy ...
Virgile Clergue‐Duval +14 more
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Barriers and facilitators to injectable opioid agonist treatment engagement within a structural vulnerability context: a qualitative study of patient experiences in Vancouver, Canada. [PDF]
Mayer S +5 more
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Abstract Background and aims Harm reduction interventions aim to reduce negative consequences of drug use. We aimed to estimate the cost, health impact and economic benefits of current, expanded and new harm reduction interventions for people who use drugs in the Australian Capital Territory.
Anna L. Bowring +8 more
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Desirable treatment or a problematic drug scene? - An interview study of patients' and professionals' views on the risks and benefits of liberalized opioid agonist treatment. [PDF]
Nordgren J, Richert T.
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The association of methadone use with physical function and frailty among persons who inject drugs
Abstract Background and Aims Persons who inject drugs (PWID) experience a high burden of early‐onset frailty, primarily due to multifactorial causes such as infections (human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], hepatitis C virus [HCV]), substance use, and polypharmacy.
Grace L. Kulik +10 more
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Examining Differences Among Opioid Agonist Treatment Clients in Regional and Metropolitan Settings of New South Wales, Australia. [PDF]
Winter DT +4 more
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Abstract Background and aims There has been limited evidence synthesis examining the treatment of buprenorphine precipitated opioid withdrawal (BPOW). We aimed to conduct the first systematic review to assess the clinical utility of any pharmacological intervention in the management of BPOW.
Emmert Roberts, Nicola Kalk, John Strang
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Comparative effectiveness of maintenance doses of opioid agonist treatment among individuals with opioid use disorder: a target trial emulation protocol using a population-based observational study. [PDF]
Zanette M +11 more
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Abstract Background and Objectives Attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is recognized as a condition that can persist into adulthood, often with psychiatric comorbidities that worsen the overall prognosis. ADHD has been associated with substance use disorders (SUDs), especially through symptoms like hyperactivity and impulsivity, while the ...
Maddalena Cesco +8 more
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