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Newest firstBackground In South Africa, the use of substances is associated with serious health challenges, exacerbated by limited health resources. Substance use is often associated with first-episode psychosis (FEP). Prevention and treatment protocols can be established by understanding the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with FEP. Aim To determine the prevalence, patterns, socio-demographic and c…
Epilepsy affects over 12 million children worldwide, with approximately 30% classified as having drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), often accompanied by neuropsychiatric comorbidities that severely impact quality of life. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) functions as a multifaceted neuromodulatory network regulating neuronal excitability, synaptic plasticity, and immune homeostasis from early life through adolescence…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundOpioid dependence poses a growing public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet data from sub-Saharan Africa remain scarce. This study examines sociodemographic, clinical, and substance use correlates of opioid dependence among adolescents and young adults in Zambia. MethodsA cross-sectional analysis of 427 medical records (aged 10-27 years) from a tertiary hospital in Southern…