Age of onset of cannabis use and substance use problems: A systematic review of prospective studies.
The association between the age of cannabis use (CU) onset and substance use (SU) problems has been extensively studied, yet findings remain inconsistent. This systematic review aimed to examine prospective […]
Cannabis Use Cessation and the Risk of Psychotic Disorders: A Case-Control Analysis from the First Episode Case-Control EU-GEI WP2 Study: L’arrêt de l’utilisation du cannabis et le risque de troubles psychotiques: Une analyse cas-témoins tirée de l’étude cas-témoins EU-GEI WP2 centrée sur les premiers épisodes psychotiques.
To establish whether the risk of psychotic disorders in cannabis users changes with time following cannabis cessation using data from the European Network of National Networks studying Gene-Environment Interactions in […]
Is methamphetamine blood concentration in emergency department patients associated with the clinical picture?
This study aimed to describe clinical features and outcomes of patients presenting to the emergency department with analytically confirmed methamphetamine intoxication, to determine the blood concentration of methamphetamine and to […]
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography training using a silicone simulator fabricated using a 3D printing technique (with videos).
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training remains challenging. This study used 3D printing techniques to develop and optimize a portable ERCP training simulator and to implement basic and advanced practical techniques. […]
Cannabis consumption and risk of asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cannabis is the third most widely used psychoactive substance globally, and its consumption has been increasing, particularly with the growing trend of legalization for medicinal and recreational use. Recent studies […]
Effects of prenatal cannabinoid use on the monoamine system in the fetoplacental unit: A systematic review of animal and human studies.
The rapid increase in cannabis use during pregnancy-up by 170 % between 2009 and 2016-raises pressing concerns about its effects on fetal health, particularly on the delicate monoamine system within the […]
Cannabis use and HIV among Black sexually minoritized men: a systematic review and narrative analysis.
We conducted a systematic review evaluating the extant literature examining the impacts of cannabis use on HIV-related outcomes among Black sexual minoritized men (BSMM). A systematic review. We conducted a […]
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for cannabis regular users: Finally outcomes of a randomized clinical trial.
Cannabis is the most widely used drug in the world, and the therapies proposed to help withdrawal are moderately effective. The MACBETH project is a pilot study in France. It […]
Predictors of Delayed Surgery After Distal Radius Fracture: A Large National Database Study.
Surgical timing after distal radius fracture may impact patient outcome. This retrospective study assessed the timing of surgery after distal radius fracture and predictors of delayed surgery. Patients who had […]
Machine learning to detect recent recreational drug use in intensive cardiac care units.
Although recreational drug use is a strong risk factor for acute cardiovascular events, systematic testing is currently not performed in patients admitted to intensive cardiac care units, with a risk […]
Maternal cannabis use disorder and offspring behavioral outcomes: findings from a linked data cohort study.
Few studies have explored the association between maternal gestational cannabis use and disruptive behavioural disorders (DBDs) in offspring, often relying on self-reported data and small samples. This study aimed to […]
The Application of a New Model for Disease Classification in Minimally Invasive Treatment of Concomitant Cholecystolithiasis and Choledocholithiasis.
There is no consensus regarding the minimally invasive treatment method for concomitant cholecystolithiasis and choledocholithiasis. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a universal classification system for minimally invasive surgeries, thereby […]
Technical failure of endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy: multicenter study on rescue techniques, consequences, and risk factors.
We aimed to determine risk factors for technical failure of endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS), evaluate short- and long-term consequences, and identify salvage techniques in patients with biliary obstruction. This retrospective […]
Assessing the association between ADH5 and ALDH1A1 genetic variants and substance use disorder risk in a Jordanian male population.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a severe global problem that is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors. The genetic etiology of addiction can be complex and overlapping. This study […]
Trends in substance use-related emergency department visits by youth, 2018-2023.
We aimed to examine trends in substance use-related emergency department (ED) visits for youth from 2018 to 2023, compare the patient characteristics, types of substance involved, and ED disposition for […]
The prevalence and characterisation of energy drink consumption in North America: A systematic review.
Energy drinks (ED), which contain high levels of caffeine, are widely popular and their consumption is increasing, especially among young people who may have limited understanding of the associated risks. […]
Nicotine Exposure From Smoking Tobacco and Vaping Among Adolescents.
It remains unknown whether nicotine intake among youths who vape is lower, comparable, or higher than among youths who smoke. To examine potential differences in biomarkers of exposure to nicotine […]
Estimating the Price Elasticity of Cannabis Use Among U.S. Adults: Evidence from States with Recreational Cannabis Commercialization.
Following the spread of recreational cannabis legalization and commercialization, cannabis has become increasingly available at lower prices. As policies regulating prices are common tools to control the demand for commercialized […]