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Newest firstBackground Urine drug screening (UDS) is an immunoassay frequently used in emergency departments to detect drug exposure; however, its clinical utility remains debated. This study aimed to describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of young children who underwent UDS and to assess whether the test results influenced case management. Methods We conducted a multicenter retrospective chart review acros…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objectives Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances, and many adults meet the criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). Prior research on its association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has yielded mixed results. This study evaluates the relationship between CUD and CVD among ED patients. Methods This retrospective, propensity-matched analysis examined records from 67 US healthcare organiz…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) remain a leading global public health challenge, with driving under the influence of psychoactive substances significantly elevating crash risk. Despite India's high burden of road traffic injuries, data on substance use among injured drivers - particularly in central India - are limited. Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of alcohol and drug…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition characterized by cyclic abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea, primarily affecting adolescents and adults with a history of chronic cannabis use. The diagnosis of CHS is clinical, with symptom resolution upon cannabis cessation considered pathognomonic. The overlap of CHS symptoms with other conditions complicates the differential diagnosis, particul…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a serious condition primarily seen in chronic cannabis users, characterized by persistent cycles of severe nausea and vomiting, often leading to frequent emergency room visits. Accurate diagnosis is crucial due to the overlap with other gastrointestinal disorders. The traditional use of antiemetics such as ondansetron often fails to alleviate symptoms, making CHS difficult…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and importanceEmergency medicine (EM) physicians work in a dynamic and challenging environment, with high risk of burnout. The prevalence of work engagement, burnout and the intention to leave among Dutch EM physicians have not been studied before. This study aims to evaluate the adherence to the DSEP workforce recommendations, and the association between these recommendations and signs of burnout, work…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Alcohol and illicit drugs have been found to be major contributing factors leading to severe injuries in a variety of settings. In Tanzania, the use of these substances among injured patients has not been studied. We investigated the prevalence of positive tests for alcohol and illicit drug use among injured patients presenting to the emergency medicine department (ED) of Muhimbili National Hospital (M…
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