Trends in urine screening positive for cannabis of emergency department admissions in Israel 2016–2024
Abstract Background: Although recreational cannabis is not yet legalized in Israel, the increase in cannabis prescriptions may lead to an…
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Prevalence of Cannabidiol (CBD) Use Among Patients Taking Medications with Known Drug–Drug Interactions: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Abstract Introduction: Cannabidiol (CBD) is widely available over the counter for presumed medical and recreational purposes. Despite its non-psychoactive nature,…
Trends in nonurgent mental health presentations to emergency departments: insights from the first nationwide study in Germany
Abstract Background: Patients with mental health conditions represent a significant concern in emergency departments, consistently ranking as the third or…
The Relationship Between Occupational Stress and Quality of Care Among Emergency Department Nurses in Government Hospitals
Abstract Background: Occupational stress is a prevalent health issue that can have both clinical and psychological repercussions, impacting the quality…
Socioeconomic differences in discharge against medical advice and hospital admission among emergency department visits associated with substance use in the United States
Abstract Background: Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) and inpatient admission (IA) among emergency department (ED) visits are two important outcomes…
Patterns of Polydrug Use in Patients Presenting at the Emergency Department with Acute Intoxication
Abstract Studies analyzing the prevalence of associated substance use are limited. Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines polydrug use…
Streamlining emergency nursing care post-pandemic: A lean approach for reducing wait times and improving patient and staff satisfaction in the hospital
Abstract Background: In emergency departments (EDs), long wait times and overcrowding are major challenges, worsened by the pandemic’s increased patient…
Co-occurring illicit fentanyl use and psychiatric disorders in emergency department patients
Abstract This paper sought to describe the characteristics of emergency department (ED) patients with illicit fentanyl use and concurrent psychiatric…
Acute care of cyclic vomiting syndrome and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in the home and emergency department
Abstract Background: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) are both characterized by episodic, acute transitions from asymptomatic…
The impact of recreational cannabis laws on cannabis use disorder during “treat and release” visits to hospital emergency departments in four U.S. states, 2017–2020
Abstract States’ legalization of cannabis influences cannabis use and may increase cannabis use disorder (CUD)—a problematic pattern of use leading…