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Is fentanyl in everything? Examining the unexpected occurrence of illicit opioids in British Columbia’s drug supply [PDF]

Harm Reduction Journal
Background Illicit opioids, including fentanyl, are linked to unprecedented levels of overdose in Canada and elsewhere. The risks associated with illicit opioids can include high potency, unpredictable concentration and the unexpected presence in other ...
Bruce Wallace, Irene Shkolnikov, Collin Kielty, Derek Robinson, Lea Gozdzialski, Joshua Jai, Ava Margolese, Pablo Gonzalez-Nieto, Armin Saatchi, Lucas Abruzzi, Taelor Zarkovic, Chris Gill, Dennis Hore   +12 more
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Analysis of Opioid-Related Adverse Events in Japan Using FAERS Database

Pharmaceuticals, 2023
Adverse events associated with opioid use in palliative care have been extensively studied. However, predicting the occurrence of adverse events based on the specific opioid used remains difficult.
Risako Hirai, Yoshihiro Uesawa
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First drug-checking study at an electronic festival and fentanyl detection in the central region of Mexico

Harm Reduction Journal, 2023
Background Perception of drug adulteration has increased in Mexico, but there is little research on adulterants and toxicity. The aim of this study was to identify drug composition in an electronic music outdoor festival nearby Mexico City.
Silvia L. Cruz, Miguel Bencomo-Cruz, María E. Medina-Mora, Fabiola Vázquez-Quiroz, Clara Fleiz-Bautista   +4 more
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Unspecified opioids among opioid overdoses in Oslo, Norway

BMC Research Notes, 2022
Objective Since 2017, an increasing number of opioid overdoses in Oslo, Norway, has been categorized as involving unspecified opioids, as noted in the patient records by the doctor treating the patient.
Zahra Zeineb Iqbal, Thanh Mai Thi Nguyen, Mette Brekke, Odd Martin Vallersnes   +3 more
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Risk Factors Associated with Prolonged Postoperative Opioids Use in Non-Cancer Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery: a Retrospective Study

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2022
Objective: To identify risk factors associated with prolonged postoperative opioids use in non-cancer patients undergoing spinal surgery. Material and Methods: The medical records of patients, who underwent spinal surgery at Songklanagarind Hospital ...
Arpawan Thepsuwan, Sasikaan Nimmaanrat, Paramee Thongsuksai   +2 more
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Maternal opioids age-dependently impair neonatal respiratory control networks

Frontiers in Physiology, 2023
Infants exposed to opioids in utero are an increasing clinical population and these infants are often diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Infants with NAS have diverse negative health consequences, including respiratory distress.
Sarah A. Beyeler, Robyn Naidoo, Nina R. Morrison, Emilee A. McDonald, David Albarrán, Adrianne G. Huxtable, Adrianne G. Huxtable   +6 more
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Trends in opioid prescribing practices in South Korea, 2009-2019: Are we safe from an opioid epidemic?

PLoS ONE, 2021
Opioid prescribing data can guide regulation policy by informing trends and types of opioids prescribed and geographic variations. In South Korea, the nationwide data on prescribing opioids remain unclear.
Noo Ree Cho, Young Jin Chang, Dongchul Lee, Ji Ro Kim, Dai Sik Ko, Jung Ju Choi   +5 more
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Opioid-related polysubstance use and its effect on mortality and health resource utilization among trauma patients

Injury Epidemiology, 2023
Background Pre-injury opioid use is common, but the effects of opioid-related polysubstance use on mortality and health resources utilization (HRU) have not been investigated yet.
Safalta Khadka, James M. Bardes, Mohammad A. Al-Mamun   +2 more
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Relation between opioid consumption and inclusion of opioids in 137 national essential medicines lists

BMJ Global Health, 2020
Introduction Opioids are deemed essential medicines by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, many countries have inadequate access to them.
Carl Heneghan, Jeffrey K Aronson, Kamal R Mahtani, Georgia C Richards, Nav Persaud, Constantinos Koshiaris   +5 more
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Causal effects of opioids on postpartum depression: a bidirectional, two-sample Mendelian randomization study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023
BackgroundPostpartum depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in pregnant women during the postpartum period and requires early detection and treatment.
Yage Jiang, Donglei Wei, Yubo Xie, Yubo Xie   +3 more
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