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Promoting Awareness of Resources Available at Syringe Exchanges in Windsor County, VT [PDF]

, 2017
Heroin addiction is a problem nationwide, and is especially prevalent in the state of Vermont. Individuals who inject heroin are at risk of infection with HIV or hepatitis C, and of death by heroin overdose.
Worswick, Erica
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Are cocaine-seeking “habits” necessary for the development of addiction-like behavior in rats? [PDF]

, 2018
Drug self-administration models of addiction typically require animals to make the same response (e.g., a lever-press or nose-poke) over and over to procure and take drugs.
Fadanelli, Monica, Kawa, Alex B., Robinson, Terry E., Singer, Bryan F.   +3 more
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman, Erik M. Donker, Jelle Tichelaar, on behalf of the CP4T programme   +3 more
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Comparison of Paresthesia Mapping With Anatomic Placement in Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation: Long‐Term Results of the Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Double‐Blind, Crossover CRISP Study

Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021
Abstract Objectives Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective therapy for chronic intractable pain. Conventional SCS involves electrode placement based on intraoperative paresthesia mapping; however, newer paradigms like burst may allow for anatomic placement of leads.
Adnan Al‐Kaisy, Ganesan Baranidharan, Haggai Sharon, Stefano Palmisani, David Pang, Onita Will, Samuel Wesley, Tracey Crowther, Karl Ward, Paul Castino, Adil Raza, Yagna J. Pathak, Filippo Agnesi, Thomas Yearwood   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE USE, THE RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL INJURY, AND TESTING [PDF]

, 2005
Over the past 20 years, the "workplace substance abuse prevention industry" has grown enormously in size and has become more sophisticated in its marketing approach. Drug testing alone has become a $6 billion industry.
Zimbardi, Guy
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Caffeine. cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug? [PDF]

, 2015
Caffeine use is increasing worldwide. The underlying motivations are mainly concentration and memory enhancement and physical performance improvement. Coffee and caffeine-containing products affect the cardiovascular system, with their positive inotropic
Aromatario, Mariarosaria, Cappelletti, Simone, Piacentino, Daria, Sani, Gabriele   +3 more
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Using non‐linear slide decks to administer individualized problem‐based learning assessments within pharmacology education

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aim Problem‐based learning (PBL) is an established approach in medical, nursing, pharmacy and veterinary medicine education. This study describes the implementation and aims to evaluate the use of non‐linear slide decks as a method to deliver PBL as individualized student assessments within pharmacology education. This approach, originally developed in
Wendy R. Francis, Nia A. Davies, Aidan Seeley   +2 more
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields: A Novel Attractive Therapeutic Opportunity for Neuroprotection After Acute Cerebral Ischemia

Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface, EarlyView., 2021
Abstract Objectives Acute cerebral ischemia is characterized by several pathological processes evolving during time, which contribute to the final tissue damage. Secondary processes, such as prolonged inflammatory response, impaired mitochondrial function and oxidative stress, are responsible for the progression of brain injury to the peri‐infarct area,
Fioravante Capone, Simona Salati, Fabrizio Vincenzi, Micaela Liberti, Giorgio Aicardi, Francesca Apollonio, Katia Varani, Ruggero Cadossi, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro   +8 more
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Heroin Adulterated with the Novel Synthetic Cannabinoid, 5F-MDMB-PINACA: A Case Series [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Heroin can be adulterated with various substances that may or may not have pharmacological effects. Here we report a case series of 8 patients who presented to the emergency department after overdose with intravenous heroin preparation ...
Arnold, Ryan, Dela Cruz, Maricel, Ershad, Muhammed, Hamilton, Richard, Khalid, Muhammad M., Mostafa, Ahmed   +5 more
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Clinical pharmacology and prescribing education: An updated medical school curriculum from the British Pharmacological Society

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Prescribing is a complex, essential skill that doctors must acquire to practice medicine safely and effectively. The British Pharmacological Society has historically provided a core curriculum to guide clinical pharmacology and prescribing education in UK medical schools.
Dagan O. Lonsdale, Clare Guilding, Jennifer Koenig, Michael Okorie, Reecha Sofat, Simon Maxwell   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source