Incidence of rhabdomyolysis occurrence in psychoactive substances intoxication: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Amanollahi, T Babeveynezhad, M Sedighi… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition induced by diverse mechanisms
including drugs and toxins. We aimed to investigate the incidence of rhabdomyolysis …

Assessment of renal function indexes in methamphetamine or tramadol intoxication adults to the emergency departments: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Amanollahi, Y Mehrabi, M Sedighi… - BMC Emergency …, 2023 - Springer
Background Renal dysfunction is one of the adverse effects observed in methamphetamine
(MET) or tramadol abusers. In this study, we aimed to review articles involving intoxication …

Acute adult and adolescent poisoning in Tehran, Iran; the epidemiologic trend between 2006 and 2011

H Hassanian-Moghaddam, N Zamani… - Archives of Iranian …, 2014 - journalaim.com
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of each poisoning
and its related death in our center as a sample of Tehran in six consecutive years (2006 to …

Is Naltrexone Effective and Safe for Treating Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Disorder? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

G Bastien, C McAnulty, H Sharafi… - Journal of Addiction …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Objectives We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO ID:
CRD42023401796) of randomized placebo-controlled trials evaluating the effectiveness …

[PDF][PDF] Acute toxicity related to psychoactive substance abuse and the impact of emergency department intervention on drug-related reattendance

RPK Lam, ML Tse, EHY Lau - Clin Toxic, 2022 - nd.gov.hk
Objectives The objectives of this study were: 1) to characterise the trends and patterns of
acute toxicity related to methamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis in drug abusers …

Prevalence and complications of drug-induced seizures in Baharloo Hospital, Tehran, Iran

B Behnoush, F Taghadosinejad, M Arefi… - Iranian Journal of …, 2012 - ijt.arakmu.ac.ir
Background: Seizure is a frequent and important finding in the field of clinical toxicology.
Almost all poisons and drugs can produce seizure. We have evaluated frequency and …

Potential role of serum S-100β protein as a predictor of cardiotoxicity and clinical poor outcome in acute amphetamine intoxication

AF Sharif, E Elsheikh, AZ Al-Asmari… - Cardiovascular Toxicology, 2021 - Springer
Cardio-and neurotoxicity of amphetamines play an important role in worsening morbidity,
making the initial evaluation of the patient's status a potentially lifesaving action. The current …

[PDF][PDF] Demographic factors, duration and costs of hospitalization, and causes of death in patients intoxicated with opioids and amphetamines

MR Yazdani, N Tavahen, GR Masoumi… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Citeseer
Background: Intoxications are medical emergencies and among the significant causes of
morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent years, prevalence of intoxication with opioids …

Derivation and internal validation of a clinical prediction score to predict major effect or death in acute metamfetamine toxicity

RPK Lam, CK Chan, ML Tse, EHY Lau, Z Dai… - Clinical …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Metamfetamine use can cause serious complications or death. We aimed to derive
and internally validate a clinical prediction score to predict major effect or death in acute …

Brain computed tomography in stimulant poisoning with altered consciousness

HY Chen, CH Chaou, CK Chen, JH Yu… - The Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Stimulant poisoning frequently causes altered mental status (AMS) and can
result in severe cerebral vascular complications. The role of noncontrast brain computed …