Running on Empty: Of Hypopinealism and Human Seasonality by Dieter Kunz, Dieter Kunz, Amely Wahnschaffe, Amely Wahnschaffe, Nina Kaempfe, Nina Kaempfe, Richard Mahlberg, Richard Mahlberg

“…Exclusion criteria were pathological finding in cCT, acute/chronic illness including alcohol/drug abuse, shift work, and medication, which are known to influence melatonin excretion. …”
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Health Risk Behaviours by Immigrants’ Duration of Residence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Sol P. Juárez, Sol P. Juárez, Helena Honkaniemi, Helena Honkaniemi, Nina-Katri Gustafsson, Nina-Katri Gustafsson, Mikael Rostila, Mikael Rostila, Lisa Berg, Lisa Berg

“…Objectives: The aim was to systematically review and synthesise international evidence on changes in health risk behaviours by immigrants’ duration of residence.Methods: We searched literature databases for peer-reviewed quantitative studies published from 2000 to 2019, examining alcohol, drug and tobacco use; physical inactivity; and dietary habits by duration of residence.Results: Narrative synthesis indicated that immigrants tend to adopt health risk behaviours with longer residence in North America, with larger variation in effect sizes and directionality in other contexts. …”
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Differences in sexual behavior, health, and history of child abuse among school students who had and had not engaged in sexual activity by the age of 18 years: a cross-sectional st... by Kastbom ÅA, Sydsjö G, Bladh M, Priebe G, Svedin CG

“…Conclusion: Adolescents with no sexual debut at 18 years of age seemed to live a more stable and cautious life than more sexual experienced peers, exemplified by fewer antisocial acts, less smoking and alcohol/drug consumption, less sexual desire, and less experience of sexual abuse. …”
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A comprehensive assessment of patient reported symptom burden, medical comorbidities, and functional well being in patients initiating direct acting antiviral therapy for chronic h... by Donna M Evon, Paul W Stewart, Jipcy Amador, Marina Serper, Anna S Lok, Richard K Sterling, Souvik Sarkar, Carol E Golin, Bryce B Reeve, David R Nelson, Nancy Reau, Joseph K Lim, K Rajender Reddy, Adrian M Di Bisceglie, Michael W Fried

“…Candidate predictors included liver disease markers and patient-reported sociodemographic, psychiatric, and alcohol/drug use features. Predictive models were explored using a random selection of 700 participants; models were then validated with data from the remaining 900 participants. …”
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The socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and outcomes of tuberculosis among HIV infected adults in Lithuania: A thirteen-year analysis by Elzbieta Matulyte, Edita Davidaviciene, Zavinta Kancauskiene, Saulius Diktanas, Aidas Kausas, Daiva Velyvyte, Jurgita Urboniene, Vilnele Lipnickiene, Megan Laurencikaite, Edvardas Danila, Dominique Costagliola, Raimonda Matulionyte

“…<h4>Results</h4> The study included 345 cases in 311 patients (239 new, 106 previously treated cases), median age 40 years (IQR 35–45), 80.7% male. 67.8% patients knew their HIV-positive status before TB diagnosis, median time to TB diagnosis was 8 years (IQR 4–12). 83.6% were unemployed, 50.5%—anytime intravenous drug users (IDU), 34.9% abused alcohol. Drug-resistant TB rates in new and previously treated TB cases were 38.1% and 61.3%, respectively. …”
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Second and third year medical students’ self-reported alcohol and substance use, smoking habits and academic performance at a South African medical school by Annelize Vorster, Anthonie M. Gerber, Lynette J. van der Merwe, Sanet van Zyl

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Determinants of alcohol consumption and marijuana use among young adults in the Republic of Palau by Mizuki Sata, Renzhe Cui, Chifa Chiang, Singeru Travis Singeo, Berry Moon Watson, Hiroshi Yatsuya, Kaori Honjo, Takashi Mita, Everlynn Joy Temengil, Sherilynn Madraisau, Kazumasa Yamagishi, Atsuko Aoyama, Hiroyasu Iso

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Standardised alcohol screening in primary health care services targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia by M. Mofizul Islam, Helen T. Oni, K. S. Kylie Lee, Noel Hayman, Scott Wilson, Kristie Harrison, Beth Hummerston, Rowena Ivers, Katherine M. Conigrave

“…Another tool, the Indigenous Risk Impact Screen (IRIS), jointly screens for alcohol, drug and mental health risk, but is relatively long (13 items). …”
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Superior Capsular Reconstruction Using 3-layered Fascia Lata Autograft Reinforced with a Nonresorbable Suture Mesh by Martin Polacek, M.D., Ph.D., Cecilie P. Nyegaard, M.D.

“…Patients with an irreparable subscapularis/infraspinatus, serious cardiovascular condition, systemic infection, rheumatic disease, and known alcohol/drug abuse were excluded from the study. Range of motion and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) scores were assessed preoperatively, at 6 months, and at 12 months postoperatively. …”
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Evaluation of Knowledge of Food&ndash;Drug and Alcohol&ndash;Drug Interactions Among Undergraduate Students at King Saud University &ndash; An Observational Study by Syed Snr W, Bashatah A, A Al-Rawi MB

“…Hence, the present study was designed to investigate the knowledge, of undergraduate pharmacy students regarding food drug (FDIs) and alcohol–drug interactions (ADIs) at King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.Methodology: An online cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate pharmacy students at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from October 2021 to January 2022, using self-administered 24-items questionnaires focused on evaluating the knowledge of FDIs and ADIs.Results: Of the 200 questionnaires distributed, 142 students responded, of whom 40.8% (n = 58) of the students did not agree with the statement that patients can eat more green leafy vegetables with warfarin. …”
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The socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and outcomes of tuberculosis among HIV infected adults in Lithuania: A thirteen-year analysis. by Elzbieta Matulyte, Edita Davidaviciene, Zavinta Kancauskiene, Saulius Diktanas, Aidas Kausas, Daiva Velyvyte, Jurgita Urboniene, Vilnele Lipnickiene, Megan Laurencikaite, Edvardas Danila, Dominique Costagliola, Raimonda Matulionyte

“…<h4>Results</h4>The study included 345 cases in 311 patients (239 new, 106 previously treated cases), median age 40 years (IQR 35-45), 80.7% male. 67.8% patients knew their HIV-positive status before TB diagnosis, median time to TB diagnosis was 8 years (IQR 4-12). 83.6% were unemployed, 50.5%-anytime intravenous drug users (IDU), 34.9% abused alcohol. Drug-resistant TB rates in new and previously treated TB cases were 38.1% and 61.3%, respectively. …”
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Perfil da clientela atendida em um serviço público de urgência psiquiátrica no município de Belo Horizonte, Brasil, no período de 2002 a 2007 Clinical and demographical profile of... by Fernando Madalena Volpe, Eliane Mussel da Silva, Leonardo Silva Carmo, Terezinha Neila dos Santos

“…CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the total number of visits during the study period remained unchanged, while there was a reduction of patients from the capital and of the proportion of first consultations and of alcohol/drug related disorders. The most frequent diagnosis was psychotic disorders and schizophrenia.…”
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Compulsory care of individuals with severe substance use disorders and alcohol- and drug-related mortality: A Swedish registry study by Simone Scarpa, Robert Grahn, Lena M. Lundgren, Lena M. Lundgren

“…Female gender and ASI composite scores for alcohol, drug use and employment were significantly associated with compulsory care treatment for alcohol use. …”
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Electrospun PVP/PVA Nanofiber Mat as a Novel Potential Transdermal Drug-Delivery System for Buprenorphine: A Solution Needed for Pain Management by Fatemeh Rahmani, Hakimeh Ziyadi, Mitra Baghali, Hongrong Luo, Seeram Ramakrishna

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The epidemiology of HIV infection among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya: A structural determinants and life-course perspective. by Tara S Beattie, Wendy Adhiambo, Rhoda Kabuti, Alicja Beksinska, Pauline Ngurukiri, Hellen Babu, Mary Kung'u, Chrispo Nyamweya, Anne Mahero, Maisha Fiti Study -Champions, Erastus Irungu, Peter Muthoga, Janet Seeley, Joshua Kimani, Helen A Weiss, Rupert Kaul

“…For adulthood the factors included lower SES score (lowest vs. highest tertile AOR = 0.63; 95%CI:0.40-0.98); reduced housing insecurity (AOR = 0.52; 95%CI:0.54-0.79); lower alcohol/drug use score (AOR = 0.44; 95%CI:0.31-0.61); and a longer duration of selling sex (0-5 years vs. ≥11 years AOR = 2.35; 95%CI:1.44-3.82). …”
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Behavioral healthcare organizations’ experiences related to use of telehealth as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: an exploratory study by Abby Kisicki, Sara Becker, Michael Chaple, David H. Gustafson, Bryan J. Hartzler, Nora Jacobson, Ann A. Murphy, Stephanie Tapscott, Todd Molfenter

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Mortality and repeated poisoning after self-discharge during treatment for acute poisoning by substances of abuse: a prospective observational cohort study by Odd Martin Vallersnes, Dag Jacobsen, Øivind Ekeberg, Mette Brekke

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Starting the first tobacco control for and by nurses in Moldova - lessons learnt by Elena Stempovcaia

“…Smoking is a problem of modern society and annually produces more victims than AIDS, alcohol, drug abuse, traffic accidents, crimes, suicide attempts, and is one of the first causes of preventable deaths. …”
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Current drinking and health-risk behaviors among male high school students in central Thailand by Pichainarong Natchaporn, Chaveepojnkamjorn Wisit

“…Socio-demographic factors such as age, educational level, residence, cohabitants, grade point average (GPA), having a part time job and having family members with alcohol/drug problems were significantly associated with alcohol drinking (p < 0.05). …”
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Stress sources and coping strategies in medicine students by A. Bosun, R. Kalinovic, C. Munteanu, A. C. Pascariu, G. Vlad, V. R. Enatescu

“…Fortunately, the least used way of coping with stress is alcohol / drug use, as well as denial and behavioral disengagement, the latter two being associated with poorer academic performance. …”
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