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IS OPIUM ADDICTION A RISK FACTOR FOR ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION? [PDF]

open access: yesActa Medica Iranica, 2005
There is a misconception among our people that opioids may prevent or have ameliorating effects in the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. In this study we evaluated 556 consecutive male patients hospitalized due to acute myocardial infarction (MI) in
"S. M. Sadr Bafghi   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Is opioid dependency related to coping strategies? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Using opioid for recreational purposes has a very long history in Iran. Social influence is a useful framework in understanding how the social environment affects the individual's behavioral choices to use drugs.
Behnampour, N.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Drug-induced prolonged corrected QT interval in patients with methadone and opium overdose

open access: yesSubstance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2019
Background Iran is a country with the highest rate of opioid addiction in the world. The most commonly used opioid in Iran is opium, and methadone is in second place. The trend of drug use has changed from opium to methadone from 2006 to 2011.
Davood Soroosh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of opium addiction on serum adiponectin and leptin levels in male subjects [PDF]

open access: yes
Serum adiponectin and leptin levels have been shown to be related to obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Opium addiction has a positive association with endocrine system disorders.
Najafipour, Hamid   +2 more
core   +1 more source

A Theory of Natural Addiction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Economic theories of rational addiction aim to describe consumer behavior in the presence of habit-forming goods. We provide a biological foundation for this body of work by formally specifying conditions under which it is optimal to form a habit.
Ainslie   +102 more
core   +1 more source

The effect of opium addiction on postoperative intraabdominal adhesion in rat [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2001
intraperitoneal adhesion formation is a major cause of intestinal obstruction and inferlitity.previous abdominal or pelvic surgery are the most common causes of intraperitoneal adhesion formation.addiction to opium and moephine is not only an important ...
J Vahedian-Ardakani, H.R Bahjati
doaj  

Impact of Opium Addiction on Levels of Pro- and Anti-inflammatory Cytokines after ‎Surgery [PDF]

open access: yesAddiction and Health, 2015
Background: Opium addiction alters immune responses to stresses such as an injury due to changing the secretion of cytokines. The present study assessed the effect of opium addiction on the cytokines [tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interferon-γ (IFN-γ),
Mohammad Reza Lashkarizadeh   +5 more
doaj  

O uso do ópio na sociedade romana e a dependência do Princeps Marco Aurélio.

open access: yesActa Médica Portuguesa, 2009
Opium was known and frequently used in Roman society. Medical practice recognized its usefulness as an analgesic, soporific, anti-tussic or anti-diarrheic agent, as well as other currently unsupported uses with quasi-magical properties.
Bruno Trancas   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comprehensive Insights into Natural Bioactive Compounds: From Chemical Diversity and Mechanisms to Biotechnological Innovations and Applications

open access: yesChemistryOpen, EarlyView.
Natural products derived from plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and minerals contain diverse bioactive classes such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, tannins, and phenolics. These natural products work through different mechanisms, including ROS inhibition, NF‐κB suppression, and cytokine regulation, and exhibit wide applications across ...
Sajid Ali   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Opium Addiction on Aspirin Resistance in Stable Angina Pectoris [PDF]

open access: yes, 1949
Background: The rate of cardiovascular diseases in developing countries is approximately 60% and it is still has an increasing trend. The clinical effectiveness of aspirin in preventing cardiovascular events has been well proven.
Afsaneh Forood MD1, Reza Malekpour-Afshar MD2,,   +1 more
core  

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