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Investigation Into The Potential For Acquired Cross Tolerances Of Amphetamines, Benjamin Weldon
Investigation Into The Potential For Acquired Cross Tolerances Of Amphetamines, Benjamin Weldon
CMC Senior Theses
In the United States, the treatment of ADHD through use of psychostimulants in adolescents is a growing reality that many people know today and many more will know in the coming years. Although the effectiveness of psychostimulants is a known asset, the benefits of these medications may not be a permanent solution, suggesting not only the presence of a tolerance build up, but as many stimulants are prescribed in a joint effort to combat ADHD, a possible cross tolerance between two prescribed medications. There are minimal studies published that have addressed the topic of cross stimulation tolerance buildup between prescription …
Illicit Substance Use Effects On Burn Related Reconstruction Patient Outcomes And Complications Following Hospital Admission: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Kevin Klifto, Pragna N. Shetty, Benjamin R. Slavin, Caresse F. Gurno, Stella M. Seal, Mohammed Asif, Scott Hultman
Illicit Substance Use Effects On Burn Related Reconstruction Patient Outcomes And Complications Following Hospital Admission: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Kevin Klifto, Pragna N. Shetty, Benjamin R. Slavin, Caresse F. Gurno, Stella M. Seal, Mohammed Asif, Scott Hultman
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Patients suffering from burn-related injuries admitted to the hospital concurrent illicit substance use are believed to be at an increased risk of poor outcomes and the development of complications following burn reconstruction, however data varies within the literature and remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared outcomes and complications from studies during the years 1986 to 2017 between 15653 burn patients admitted to the hospital with substance use alcohol use reported by a positive toxicology screen (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, codeine/morphine, PCP, LSD, inhalants, solvents, aerosols, legal highs), or the patient on hospital admission to 299543 burn …