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Alcohol-related acute medical reviews in an acute hospital before and immediately after the introduction of minimum unit pricing
ConclusionAt this institution, the introduction of MUP did not result in increased presentations with alcohol-related medical complaints. It is unlikely that it leads to an increase in the incidence of AWS.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - July 18, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Hand contamination during routine care in medical wards: The role of hand hygiene compliance.
Abstract Healthcare worker's (HCW) hands are the commonest vehicle for the transmission of microorganisms from patient to patient and within the healthcare environment. The aims of this study were to evaluate the impact of a multimodal campaign over the type and amount of resident and transient flora and the presence of potential risk factors for hand contamination during routine care. A before-after interventional study was made in medical wards from a tertiary care hospital. Eighty nine samples were analyzed. Samples were cultured immediately before patient contact using a glove-juice method. Data collected incl...
Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - January 17, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Monistrol O, Lopez L, Riera M, Font R, Nicolás C, Escobar MA, Freixas N, Garau J, Calbo E Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research

Medical Marijuana and Driving: a Review.
Abstract Medical marijuana remains a highly debated treatment regimen despite removal of state penalties against care providers prescribing the drug and patients treated with the drug in many areas of the USA. The utility of marijuana in specific medical conditions has been studied at length, but its effects on driving performance and risk of motor vehicle collision remain unclear. As with other medications that affect psychomotor function, the healthcare provider should be informed of the potential risks of driver safety prior to prescribing this psychotropic drug to give appropriate anticipatory guidance for app...
Source: Journal of Medical Toxicology - March 20, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Neavyn MJ, Blohm E, Babu KM, Bird SB Tags: J Med Toxicol Source Type: research

Multiple chronic medical conditions: prevalence and risk factors — results from the Singapore Mental Health Study
Conclusions: The study identified two important yet potentially modifiable risk factors for MCMC — psychiatric conditions and obesity — in the general population. Screening for mood and alcohol use disorder, as well as lifestyle interventions targeted at obesity, must be a part of disease management for MCMC.
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - March 13, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mythily Subramaniam, Edimansyah Abdin, Louisa Picco, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Siow Ann Chong Tags: Psychiatric-Medical Comorbidity Source Type: research

Stress, anxiety & depression among medical undergraduate students & their socio-demographic correlates.
CONCLUSIONS: A substantial proportion of medical undergraduate students was found to be depressed, anxious and stressed revealing a neglected area of the students' psychology requiring urgent attention. Student counselling services need to be made available and accessible to curb this morbidity. PMID: 25963497 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Indian Journal of Medical Research - March 1, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Iqbal S, Gupta S, Venkatarao E Tags: Indian J Med Res Source Type: research

Medical News Today: Scientists isolate unwanted marijuana side effects
Scientists have discovered how to isolate cannabis's unwanted side effects from medical benefits, in what is considered to be an important development for medical marijuana.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

Pacific Bay Recovery in San Diego Now Offering Medical Detox Services...
Pacific Bay Recovery, top drug and alcohol rehab center in Southern California, is now offering medical detox services and ninety day inpatient treatment. The therapy has an extremely high success...(PRWeb October 26, 2015)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/alcohol-drug-rehab/medical-detox/prweb13028986.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 26, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Medical marijuana linked to reduced prescription drug use
Researchers find that between 2010-2013, states that had legalized the use of medical marijuana saw a fall in prescription drug use.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

Comorbidity of Chronic Gastro-Esophageal Reflux (GERD) with Sleep and Medical Disorders in a Longitudinal Survey of he American General Population (P3.057)
Conclusions:Nocturnal awakenings are highly prevalent among individuals affected by GERD. GERD chronicity is strongly predicted by insomnia disorder, sleep dissatisfaction, difficulty initiating sleep, major depressive disorder and various medical disorders. Physicians must be aware of these predisposing conditions and factors of chronicity involving Sleep Disorders.Study Supported by: Educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals.Disclosure: Dr. Ohayon has received personal compensation for activities with Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a speaker. Dr. Ohayon has received research support from Jazz Pharmaceuticals...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ohayon, M., Milesi, C., van Dijk, M. Tags: Sleep Disruption and Medical Co-Morbidities Source Type: research

Medical News Today: Medical marijuana laws linked to greater increase in illicit use, disorders
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that states with medical marijuana laws have seen a higher increase in illicit marijuana use and disorders.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Source Type: news

Substituting Medical Cannabis for Other Drugs a Common Practice Substituting Medical Cannabis for Other Drugs a Common Practice
A survey of more than 2000 respondents has concluded that people who use medical cannabis often substitute it for other agents, including opioids, tobacco, and alcohol.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Soterix Medical launches tDCS trial for cocaine addiction
Soterix Medical said yesterday that it won a Phase I NIH-SBIR contract from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Drug Abuse to launch a trial of its remote transcranial direct current stimulation platform intended to treat cocaine addiction. The Phase I contract comes with a value of approximately $475,000 delivered over a period of eight months and supports the application to a Phase II award for a larger efficacy trial which will culminate in an FDA marketing trial, the New York-based company said. Soterix Medical said that it aims to develop and validate the first self-administered electrostim...
Source: Mass Device - February 14, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Neurological Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Soterix Medical Source Type: news

Big Alcohol Knocks Back Medical Clout on Drinking Big Alcohol Knocks Back Medical Clout on Drinking
Policies that curb alcohol consumption will help people most in need of intervention, one expert explains, as the drinks-industry lobby dukes it out with medical specialists and regulatory officials.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

#FeesMustFall2016: Perceived and measured effect on clinical medical students.
CONCLUSIONS: Semester 6 medical students at UFS reported that the #FMF2016 protests had a negative effect on academic, social, financial and stress aspects. PTSD was present in 12.7% of students compared with 7.8% in similar populations. PMID: 31266575 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - July 5, 2019 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Medical mask or N95 respirator: When and how to use?
Authors: Azap A, Erdinç FŞ Abstract COVID-19 pandemic is now a global threat on human health reaching up to 2 million infected people all around the World. Since its first recognition in Wuhan, many topics were discussed intensively about COVID-19, both in the public and scientific community. Personal protective equipments and especially masks were among the hottest topics during this pandemic. Regardless of which mask is used, performing hand hygiene frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or with soap and water if hands are dirty; is the most effective preventive measure for COVID-19. The type of mask used wh...
Source: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences - April 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Tags: Turk J Med Sci Source Type: research