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Characteristics Among Patients Exposed to Xylazine.

17. Januar 2025 | Verschiedenes

Characteristics Among Patients Exposed to Xylazine. Lutz L, McFadden R, Xu L, et al. Wound JAMA Dermatol. 2025;161(1):75–80. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.4253 Abstract https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermato…

Progress and challenges in the elimination of hepatitis C among people who inject drugs in Germany: results of a pilot study for a national monitoring system, 10 years after the first data collection.

05. Januar 2025 | Hepatitiden

Progress and challenges in the elimination of hepatitis C among people who inject drugs in Germany: results of a pilot study for a national monitoring system, 10 years after the first data collection. Steffen G, Krings A, Guttmann S, Lübke N…

Neues Konzept leistet Vorschub für die Impfstoffentwicklung gegen Hepatitis C

05. Januar 2025 | Hepatitiden

Neues Konzept leistet Vorschub für die Impfstoffentwicklung gegen Hepatitis C Lübeck – Ein vielversprechendes Konzept weckt die Hoffnung auf die Entwicklung eines wirksamen Impfstoffs gegen das Hepatitis-C-Virus (HCV). Neuartig konstruierte Immunog…

A Qualitative Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators to Hepatitis B and C Programmes in Prisons.

05. Januar 2025 | Hepatitiden

A Qualitative Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators to Hepatitis B and C Programmes in Prisons. Emery H, Evans C, Jack K, Martello E, Seripenah P, Aiyelabegan F, Dhungana S, Joseph T, Koboto D, Morling JR, Stewart-Evans J, Wilson E…

Practical solutions to resolve social barriers to hepatitis C treatment initiation among people who inject drugs: a qualitative study.

05. Januar 2025 | Hepatitiden

Practical solutions to resolve social barriers to hepatitis C treatment initiation among people who inject drugs: a qualitative study. Aung P, Hellard M, Dietze P, Petrovic B, Higgs P, Stoové M. Harm Reduct J. 2024 Dec 20;21(1):221. do…

Unsuccessful Direct Acting Antiviral Hepatitis C Treatment Among People With HIV: Findings From an International Cohort.

05. Januar 2025 | Hepatitiden

Unsuccessful Direct Acting Antiviral Hepatitis C Treatment Among People With HIV: Findings From an International Cohort. Harney BL, Sacks-Davis R, van Santen DK, Stewart AC, Matthews GV, Carson JM, Klein MB, Lacombe K, Wittkop L, Salmon D, Le…

Frontal White Matter Changes and Craving Recovery in Inpatients With Heroin Use Disorder.

05. Januar 2025 | Verschiedenes

Frontal White Matter Changes and Craving Recovery in Inpatients With Heroin Use Disorder. Gaudreault PO, King SG, Huang Y, Ceceli AO, Kronberg G, Alia-Klein N, Goldstein RZ. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Dec 2;7(12):e2451678. doi: 10.1001/jaman…

Feasibility and acceptability of wearing a neuromodulation device at night in individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder.

05. Januar 2025 | Verschiedenes

Feasibility and acceptability of wearing a neuromodulation device at night in individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder. Meads KL, Huettner S, Amata D, Johnson H, Devine JK, Warnakulasuriya S, Murphy KR, Good CH. Front Psychiatr…

ECG Challenge: Feeling Lightheaded After Methadone Overdose

05. Januar 2025 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

ECG Challenge: Feeling Lightheaded After Methadone Overdose Medscape - October 18, 2024. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ecg-challenge-feeling-lightheaded-after-methadone-overdose-2024a1000irn

ECG Challenge: Feeling Lightheaded After Methadone Overdose

05. Januar 2025 | Überdosis - Drogentod

ECG Challenge: Feeling Lightheaded After Methadone Overdose Medscape - October 18, 2024. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/ecg-challenge-feeling-lightheaded-after-methadone-overdose-2024a1000irn

Neue internationale Metastudie zur Wirksamkeit und Akzeptanz von verschiedenen Interventionen bei ADHS bei Erwachsenen

04. Januar 2025 | Verschiedenes

Neue internationale Metastudie zur Wirksamkeit und Akzeptanz von verschiedenen Interventionen bei ADHS bei Erwachsenen Das Universitätsklinikum Bonn (UKB) hat zusammen mit der University of Oxford, der University of Southampton und des Psychology S…

Drug overdose deaths among women 1999-2021 in the United States: Differences by race, ethnicity, and age.

04. Januar 2025 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Drug overdose deaths among women 1999-2021 in the United States: Differences by race, ethnicity, and age. Jones AA, Segel JE, Skogseth EM, Apsley HB, Santos-Lozada AR. Womens Health (Lond). 2024 Jan-Dec;20:17455057241307088. doi: 10.11…

USA. Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country

04. Januar 2025 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country Black men in their mid-fifties to mid-seventies accounted for nearly 38% of the city’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s t…

Could chronic opioid use be an additional risk of hepatic damage in patients with previous liver diseases, and what is the role of microbiome?

04. Januar 2025 | Hepatitiden

Could chronic opioid use be an additional risk of hepatic damage in patients with previous liver diseases, and what is the role of microbiome? Tarantino G, Cataldi M, Citro V. Front Microbiol. 2024 Dec 2;15:1319897. doi: 10.3389/fmicb…

Application of polygenic scores to a deeply phenotyped sample enriched for substance use disorders reveals extensive pleiotropy with psychiatric and somatic traits.

04. Januar 2025 | Verschiedenes

Application of polygenic scores to a deeply phenotyped sample enriched for substance use disorders reveals extensive pleiotropy with psychiatric and somatic traits. Hartwell, E.E., Jinwala, Z., Milone, J. et al. Neuropsychopharmacol.&nb…

Detection of Illegally Manufactured Fentanyls and Carfentanil in Drug Overdose Deaths — United States, 2021–2024.

19. Dezember 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Detection of Illegally Manufactured Fentanyls and Carfentanil in Drug Overdose Deaths — United States, 2021–2024. Tanz LJ, Stewart A, Gladden RM, Ko JY, Owens L, O’Donnell J. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:1099–1105. DOI:dx.doi.org/…

Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis

19. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis Ostinelli, Edoardo G et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 12…

European Drug Emergencies Network (Euro-DEN Plus): data and analysis

19. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

European Drug Emergencies Network (Euro-DEN Plus): data and analysis Introduction On this page you can explore data from hospitals participating in the European Drug Emergencies Network (Euro-DEN — Euro-DEN Plus) project. This project i…

USA. The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) National Estimates from Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits, 2023

19. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

USA. The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) National Estimates from Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits, 2023 The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) National Estimates from Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits, 2023 report provides wei…

Neue Leitlinien stellen fortschrittliche Strategien zur HIV-Behandlung und -Prävention vor

15. Dezember 2024 | HIV

Neue Leitlinien stellen fortschrittliche Strategien zur HIV-Behandlung und -Prävention vor Gremium der International Antiviral Society-USA (IAS-USA) veröffentlicht Empfehlungen für 2024 (dzif – deutsches zentrum für infektionsforschung, 12.12.2024…

Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV in Adults: 2024 Recommendations of the International Antiviral Society–USA Panel.

15. Dezember 2024 | HIV

Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV in Adults: 2024 Recommendations of the International Antiviral Society–USA Panel. Gandhi RT, Landovitz RJ, Sax PE, et al. JAMA. Published online December 01, 2024…

A Comprehensive Review and Update on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome.

11. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

A Comprehensive Review and Update on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome. Loganathan P, Gajendran M, Goyal H. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Nov 18;17(11):1549. doi: 10.3390/ph17111549. PMID: 39598458; PMCID: PMC11597608. https://pmc.ncbi.nl…

Neuropsychological Abnormalities Associated with Alcohol Dependence During Long-Term Rehabilitation Treatment of German Inpatients.

11. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Neuropsychological Abnormalities Associated with Alcohol Dependence During Long-Term Rehabilitation Treatment of German Inpatients. Rabl J, Geyer D, Kroll D, Schifano F, Scherbaum N. Brain Sci. 2024 Nov 20;14(11):1160. doi: 10.3390/bra…

US CDC Warns Of Overdose Risk From Fake Prescription Medicines Online

10. Dezember 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

US CDC Warns Of Overdose Risk From Fake Prescription Medicines Online (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday alerted public health officials and clinicians about the potential risk for drug overdose among indiv…

WHO lässt ersten Tuberkulosetest zu

10. Dezember 2024 | TBC

WHO lässt ersten Tuberkulosetest zu Genf – Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) hat zum ersten Mal einen Test zum Nachweis von Tuberkulose zugelassen. Der Schnelltest des US-Unternehmens Cepheid erfülle als erster Tuberkulosetest die Präqualifizie…

Acute Cocaine Intoxication Leading to Multisystem Dysfunction: A Case Report.

10. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Acute Cocaine Intoxication Leading to Multisystem Dysfunction: A Case Report. Rodrigues Alessi M, Malheiros Ribas T, Setti Campelo V, Mauer S. Cureus. 2024 Oct 22;16(10):e72128. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72128. PMID: 39575035; PMCID: PMC1158…

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome secondary to chronic cocaine abuse: Case report.

10. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome secondary to chronic cocaine abuse: Case report. Roa CH, Rodríguez LC, Bastidas N, Vergara S, Borda S, Osorio G, Gómez MF, González V, Aldana JC. Radiol Case Rep. 2024 Nov 8;20(1):597-601…

A randomized controlled trial on the effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on depression, anxiety, and craving in addicted male patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment.

10. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

A randomized controlled trial on the effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on depression, anxiety, and craving in addicted male patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment. Ravari HB, Kheradmand A, Ghorbani M, Shamsi A, Khosrav…

Opioids May Harm Reproductive, Bone, Adrenal Hormone Health

10. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Opioids May Harm Reproductive, Bone, Adrenal Hormone Health Medscape, USA, 29.10.2024 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/opioids-may-harm-reproductive-bone-adrenal-hormone-health-2024a1000jr3

Alcohol-related injuries from e-scooter and e-bike use in the US (2019–2022): a retrospective study

10. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Alcohol-related injuries from e-scooter and e-bike use in the US (2019–2022): a retrospective study Akomaning E, Osei SP, Bhagavathula AS Injury Prevention Published Online First: 09 December 2024. doi: 10.1136/ip-2024-045461 https://injurypreven…

Buprenorphine Induced Nicolau Syndrome: A Case Report.

10. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Buprenorphine Induced Nicolau Syndrome: A Case Report. Arunima A, Singh S, Reddy A, Vinay K. Indian J Psychol Med. 2024 Nov 19:02537176241296307. doi: 10.1177/02537176241296307. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39568985; PMCID: PMC11574817. https…

Methylphenidate abuse and misuse in patients affected with a psychiatric disorder and a substance use disorder: a systematic review.

10. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Methylphenidate abuse and misuse in patients affected with a psychiatric disorder and a substance use disorder: a systematic review. Chiappini S, Gramuglia PD, Mosca A, Cavallotto C, Miuli A, Corkery JM, Guirguis A, Schifano F, Martinotti G.&…

Differences in hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment by opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance use among people who use drugs in rural U.S. communities.

04. Dezember 2024 | Hepatitiden

Differences in hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment by opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance use among people who use drugs in rural U.S. communities. Estadt AT, Kline D, Miller WC, Feinberg J, Hurt CB, Mixson LS, Friedmann PD, Lowe K…

Intramuscular heroin-induced severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury-a case report.

04. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Intramuscular heroin-induced severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury-a case report. Dimov N, Sultana T, Dafeeah A, Choudhury H, Nikolov D. Oxf Med Case Reports. 2024 Nov 20;2024(11):omae134. doi: 10.1093/omcr/omae134. PMID: 39575…

Treatment of Xylazine-Associated Injection Skin Injuries.

04. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Treatment of Xylazine-Associated Injection Skin Injuries. Yeung HM, Worrilow WM. Case Rep Dermatol Med. 2024 Nov 14;2024:8618440. doi: 10.1155/2024/8618440. PMID: 39575447; PMCID: PMC11581803. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC…

DRAMES and DTA databases: Complementary tools to monitor drug-related deaths in France.

04. Dezember 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

DRAMES and DTA databases: Complementary tools to monitor drug-related deaths in France. Revol B, Willeman T, Manceau M, Dumestre-Toulet V, Gaulier JM, Boucher A, Bertin C, Eysseric-Guérin H, Fouilhé Sam-Laï N; Compagnie nationale des biologis…

Differences in heroin overdose risk associated with the unregulated drug market: Insights from a supervised injecting facility in Melbourne, Australia.

04. Dezember 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Differences in heroin overdose risk associated with the unregulated drug market: Insights from a supervised injecting facility in Melbourne, Australia. Stam NC, Furler J, Hiley S, Schumann JL. Addiction. 2024 Nov 8. doi: 10.1111/add.16…

Sex Differences in Methamphetamine Mortality in the United States: Heroin and Fentanyl Co-Involvement, 1999 - 2021.

04. Dezember 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Sex Differences in Methamphetamine Mortality in the United States: Heroin and Fentanyl Co-Involvement, 1999 - 2021. Sauda TH, Yockey RA, Marin SB, Hoopsick RA. Am J Prev Med. 2024 Oct 25:S0749-3797(24)00363-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.202…

Acute Cocaine Toxicity Complicated by Cerebral Edema, Respiratory Failure, and Coronary Vasospasm: A Case Report and Review of Multimodal Management Strategies.

04. Dezember 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Acute Cocaine Toxicity Complicated by Cerebral Edema, Respiratory Failure, and Coronary Vasospasm: A Case Report and Review of Multimodal Management Strategies. O'Rorke J, Mason K. Cureus. 2024 Oct 6;16(10):e70954. doi: 10.7759/cureus…

Achieving HIV epidemic control through accelerating efforts to expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis for people who inject drugs.

04. Dezember 2024 | HIV

Achieving HIV epidemic control through accelerating efforts to expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis for people who inject drugs. Nishimoto L, Olisa AL, Imohi P, Chang J, Obermeyer C, Kabwali D, Akolo C. Front Reprod Health. 2024 O…

The estimated and actual prevalence of dementia among heroin addicts in opioid agonist treatment and comparison with general population, In Slovenia

02. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

The estimated and actual prevalence of dementia among heroin addicts in opioid agonist treatment and comparison with general population, In Slovenia Mercedes Lovrecic, Icro Maremmani, Manuel Glauco Carbone, and Barbara Lovrecic Heroin Addiction an…

Efficacy and safety of naldemedine in the long-term treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients on methadone agonist therapy monitored for three consecutive months

02. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Efficacy and safety of naldemedine in the long-term treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients on methadone agonist therapy monitored for three consecutive months Emanuele Corbucci, and Piero Pierucci Heroin Addiction and Related Clinica…

Somatic and mental health among older patients in opioid agonist therapy: a cross-sectional geriatric assessment study

02. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Somatic and mental health among older patients in opioid agonist therapy: a cross-sectional geriatric assessment study Lennart Niels Mayer-Eckardt, Ole Gnirss, Maximilian Meyer, Katharina Roser, Kenneth M. Dürsteler, and Marc Vogel Heroin Addictio…

Nitazene-related fatal and non-fatal toxicity in Europe: hospital emergency perspective – Lisbon Addictions 2024, Präsentationen

01. Dezember 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Nitazene-related fatal and non-fatal toxicity in Europe: hospital emergency perspective – Lisbon Addictions 2024, Präsentationen https://www.lisbonaddictions.eu/lisbon-addictions-2024/sessions/nitazene-related-fatal-and-non-fatal-toxicity-europe-ho…

HIV-Prophylaxe: Markteinführung von Lenacapavir in Deutschland geplant

01. Dezember 2024 | HIV

HIV-Prophylaxe: Markteinführung von Lenacapavir in Deutschland geplant Decatur – Die langwirksame Präexpositionsprophylaxe Lenacapavir gilt als Gamechanger im Kampf gegen HIV. Mit Daten aus einer zweiten Kohorte, die gestern im New England Jou…

Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

01. Dezember 2024 | HIV

Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Carter, Austin et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.co…

Warum Crack besonders giftig ist fürs Gehirn

01. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Warum Crack besonders giftig ist fürs Gehirn Studien zufolge ist Crack aufgrund einer im Rauch enthaltenen Substanz noch nervenschädigender als Kokain. (drugcom, 20.11.2024) https://www.drugcom.de/news/warum-crack-besonders-giftig-ist-fuers-gehirn/

Trauma and substance use – Lisbon Addictions 2024, Präsentationen

01. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Trauma and substance use – Lisbon Addictions 2024, Präsentationen https://www.lisbonaddictions.eu/lisbon-addictions-2024/sessions/trauma-and-substance-use#programme

Issue Brief: Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use

01. Dezember 2024 | Verschiedenes

Issue Brief: Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use This Issue Brief offers valuable information to State Mental Health Authorities (SMHA) about co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (COD). The document highlights the c…

How far are we? Assessing progress in hepatitis C response towards the WHO 2030 elimination goals by the civil society monitoring in 25 European countries, period 2020 to 2023.

22. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

How far are we? Assessing progress in hepatitis C response towards the WHO 2030 elimination goals by the civil society monitoring in 25 European countries, period 2020 to 2023. Maticic M, Cernosa J, Loboda C, Tamse J, Rigoni R, Duffell E…

Systematic Review on Mortality in the Elderly on Methadone Maintenance Treatment.

16. November 2024 | Verschiedenes

Systematic Review on Mortality in the Elderly on Methadone Maintenance Treatment. Nazmin F, Nath TS, Limbaña TA, Murugan V, Garcia J, Singareddy S. Cureus. 2024 Sep 7;16(9):e68910. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68910. PMID: 39381465; PMCID: PMC1…

Trends in substance Use and Related Harms Among Australians Aged 50 years and older 2001-2021

10. November 2024 | Verschiedenes

Trends in substance Use and Related Harms Among Australians Aged 50 years and older 2001-2021 This report was commissioned by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) and presents trends in: alcohol and other drug (AOD) related hospitalisations; AOD-i…

Opioid Use Disorder and intracerebral hemorrhage in Isfahan, Iran: a case-control study.

10. November 2024 | Verschiedenes

Opioid Use Disorder and intracerebral hemorrhage in Isfahan, Iran: a case-control study. Saadatnia M, Norouzi R, Najafi MA, Gol Parvar S, Najafian A, Tabatabei A, Foroughi M, Esteki S, Khorvash F. Front Neurol. 2024 Sep 16;15:1420675…

Streptococcus pneumoniae Spinal Epidural Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient.

10. November 2024 | Verschiedenes

Streptococcus pneumoniae Spinal Epidural Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient. Sinnasone S, Blyth M. Cureus. 2024 Sep 5;16(9):e68710. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68710. PMID: 39371841; PMCID: PMC11453147. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article…

Xylazine-Associated Wounds of the Upper Extremity: Evaluation and Algorithmic Surgical Strategy.

10. November 2024 | Verschiedenes

Xylazine-Associated Wounds of the Upper Extremity: Evaluation and Algorithmic Surgical Strategy. Tosti R, Hozack BA, Tulipan JE, Criner-Woozley KT, Ilyas AM. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2024 Jun 19;6(5):605-609. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2024.0…

Recognizing serotonin syndrome in the intensive care unit: a case report of serotonin syndrome in a patient taking amitriptyline, buprenorphine, pregabalin, and fentanyl.

10. November 2024 | Verschiedenes

Recognizing serotonin syndrome in the intensive care unit: a case report of serotonin syndrome in a patient taking amitriptyline, buprenorphine, pregabalin, and fentanyl. Orhun N, Ekin U, Mustafa M, Prabhakar L, Leou K. AME Case Rep. 2…

Prevalence and co-occurrence of symptoms of mental and substance use disorders among people with HIV age 40 and older in low- and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study.

10. November 2024 | HIV

Prevalence and co-occurrence of symptoms of mental and substance use disorders among people with HIV age 40 and older in low- and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study. Parcesepe, A.M., Stockton, M., Bernard, C., Kanguya, T., Kwoba…

Welt-AIDS-Tag (01.12.2024). Leben mit HIV. Anders als du denkst?

10. November 2024 | HIV

Welt-AIDS-Tag (01.12.2024). Leben mit HIV. Anders als du denkst? Menschen mit HIV können heute leben wie alle anderen. Und würden das gern. Aber Unwissenheit und Vorurteile ihrer Umgebung machen ihnen das Leben oft unnötig schwer. Dagegen helfen Au…

The study of acceptability HIV self-testing among Iranian injecting drug users: a qualitative study.

10. November 2024 | HIV

The study of acceptability HIV self-testing among Iranian injecting drug users: a qualitative study. Khazaee-Pool M, Dolan K, Bolbanabad AM, Nili S, Ponnet K, Pashaei T. BMC Public Health. 2024 Oct 23;24(1):2939. doi: 10.1186/s12889-02…

Assessing the Risk of QT Prolongation in a Psychiatric Inpatient Cohort: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

10. November 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Assessing the Risk of QT Prolongation in a Psychiatric Inpatient Cohort: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. Christensen JFMM, Jürgens-Lahnstein JH, Iljazi A, Andersen SE, Dahl M, Jürgens G. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024 Oct 16;17(1…

The Perfect Storm: Abnormal Baseline QT With Chronic Methadone Use and Serious Hypokalemia.

10. November 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

The Perfect Storm: Abnormal Baseline QT With Chronic Methadone Use and Serious Hypokalemia. Lopez OJ, Othon D, Ng-Wong YK, Sleiman J. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2024 Jan-Dec;12:23247096241286373. doi: 10.1177/2324709624128637…

Cost-effectiveness analysis of emergency department-based hepatitis C screening and linkage-to-care program.

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Cost-effectiveness analysis of emergency department-based hepatitis C screening and linkage-to-care program. Choi SA, Umashankar K, Maheswaran A, Martin MT, Lee J, Odishoo M, Lin JY, Touchette DR. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Oct 30;24(1)…

Variability of Hepatitis C Treatment Cascade Outcomes among People Who Inject Drugs across Geographically Diverse Clinics in the US: The HERO Study.

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Variability of Hepatitis C Treatment Cascade Outcomes among People Who Inject Drugs across Geographically Diverse Clinics in the US: The HERO Study. Lopes SS, Heo M, Pericot-Valverde I, Norton BL, Taylor LE, Tsui JI, Mehta SH, Feinberg J, Kim…

Optimizing Hepatitis C Treatment Monitoring: Is Sustained Virologic Response at 4 Weeks Becoming the New Standard?

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Optimizing Hepatitis C Treatment Monitoring: Is Sustained Virologic Response at 4 Weeks Becoming the New Standard? Milošević I, Filipović A, Beronja B, Mitrović N, Ružić M, Simić J, Knežević N, Pete M, Todorović N, Nikolić N. Microorga…

Association between Chronic Hepatitis B/C and Incidence of Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures: Results from a Retrospective Cohort Study.

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Association between Chronic Hepatitis B/C and Incidence of Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures: Results from a Retrospective Cohort Study. Loosen SH, Killer A, Bock HH, Luedde T, Roderburg C, Kostev K. J Clin Med. 2024 Oct 16;13(20):6152…

Predictors of treatment outcomes for Hepatitis C infection in a nationwide elimination program in Iceland: The treatment as prevention for Hepatitis C (TraP HepC) study.

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Predictors of treatment outcomes for Hepatitis C infection in a nationwide elimination program in Iceland: The treatment as prevention for Hepatitis C (TraP HepC) study. Olafsson S, Love TJ, Fridriksdottir RH, Tyrfingsson T, Runarsdottir V, H…

Prevalence of HCV Infection Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Madrid, Spain.

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Prevalence of HCV Infection Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Madrid, Spain. Ryan P, Valencia J, Sepúlveda-Crespo D, Amigot-Sánchez R, Cuevas G, Lazarus JV, Pérez-García F, Martínez I, Resino S. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Oct 1;7(10)…

Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Europe.

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Europe. Simão M, Gonçalves C. Pathogens. 2024 Sep 28;13(10):841. doi: 10.3390/pathogens13100841. PMID: 39452713; PMCID: PMC11510056. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11510056/

Utilising integrated bio-behavioural surveillance (IBBS) to investigate declining hepatitis C antibody prevalence among people who inject drugs in the Australian Needle and Syringe Program Survey.

10. November 2024 | Hepatitiden

Utilising integrated bio-behavioural surveillance (IBBS) to investigate declining hepatitis C antibody prevalence among people who inject drugs in the Australian Needle and Syringe Program Survey. Maher L, Wand H, Heard S, Starr M, Zolala F…

Communities That HEAL Intervention and Mortality Including Polysubstance Overdose Deaths: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

10. November 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Communities That HEAL Intervention and Mortality Including Polysubstance Overdose Deaths: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Freisthler B, Chahine RA, Villani J, Chandler R, Feaster DJ, Slavova S, Defiore-Hyrmer J, Walley AY, Kosakowski S, Aldridge…

An autonomous implantable device for the prevention of death from opioid overdose.

10. November 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

An autonomous implantable device for the prevention of death from opioid overdose. Joanna L. Ciatti et al. Sci. Adv.10,eadr3567(2024).DOI:10.1126/sciadv.adr3567 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adr3567

Heavy burden of non-fatal overdose among people who inject drugs in San Francisco, 2022.

10. November 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Heavy burden of non-fatal overdose among people who inject drugs in San Francisco, 2022. Suprasert B, Tate M, McFarland W, Wilson EC. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 Oct 4;133:104602. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104602. Epub ahead of print. PMI…

Postmortem findings of organ damage in novel psychoactive substances users: A comprehensive review.

10. November 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Postmortem findings of organ damage in novel psychoactive substances users: A comprehensive review. Benedetti B, Conte C, Bergamin E, Di Santo R, Ciasca G, Corkery JM, Bassi M, Corli G, Bilel S, Schifano F, Marti M, De-Giorgio F. Neuro…

Buprenorphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone mortality in the United States (2010‒2017).

10. November 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Buprenorphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone mortality in the United States (2010‒2017). Rockhill KM, Bau GE, DeVeaugh-Geiss A, Chilcoat H, Dart R, Iwanicki J, Black JC. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2024 Oct 23;5(5):e13338…

Changes in the rates and characteristics of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)-related death in Australia, 2001–2023.

10. November 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Changes in the rates and characteristics of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)-related death in Australia, 2001–2023. Darke S, Duflou J, Chrzanowska A, Farrell M, Lappin J, Peacock A. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2024. doi.org/10.1111/dar.13940 https:/…

HIV bei mehr als 3.300 Menschen entdeckt

24. Oktober 2024 | HIV

HIV bei mehr als 3.300 Menschen entdeckt Berlin – Im vergangenen Jahr haben etwa gleich viele Menschen die Diagnose HIV erhalten wie im Jahr zuvor. Genau 3.321 HIV-Neudiagnosen wurden 2023 gemeldet, wie das Robert Koch-Institut (RKI) in einem Beric…

RKI. Epidemiologisches Bulletin 40/24

24. Oktober 2024 | HIV

RKI. Epidemiologisches Bulletin 40/24 HIV-Jahresbericht 2023 Gemäß § 7 Abs. 3 IfSG ist der direkte oder indirekte Nachweis einer HIV-Infektion nichtnamentlich unmittel bar an das RKI zu melden. Als HIV-Neudiagnosen werden die Meldungen gezählt, be…

Feasibility and Performance of a Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Assay in a Community Supervision Cohort.

24. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

Feasibility and Performance of a Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Assay in a Community Supervision Cohort. Harvey L, Jacka B, Bazerman L, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(10):e2438222. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.38222 https://jam…

Collateral Damage: Neurological Correlates of Non-Fatal Overdose in the Era of Fentanyl-Xylazine.

06. Oktober 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Collateral Damage: Neurological Correlates of Non-Fatal Overdose in the Era of Fentanyl-Xylazine. Todaro DR, Volkow ND, Langleben DD, Shi Z, Wiers CE. Neurosci Insights. 2024 Apr 24;19:26331055241247156. doi: 10.1177/26331055241247156…

A mixed methods study on poisoning and injury-related emergency department visits associated with opioids in Canada, 2011 to 2022: from the Canadian hospitals injury reporting and prevention program.

06. Oktober 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

A mixed methods study on poisoning and injury-related emergency department visits associated with opioids in Canada, 2011 to 2022: from the Canadian hospitals injury reporting and prevention program. Yao X, Rama AA, Mazzitelli J, McFaull SR…

Recreational Drug Overdose-Clinical Value of Toxicological Analysis.

06. Oktober 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Recreational Drug Overdose-Clinical Value of Toxicological Analysis. Zellner T, Eyer F, Rabe C, Geith S, Haberl B, Schmoll S. Toxics. 2024 Sep 10;12(9):662. doi: 10.3390/toxics12090662. PMID: 39330590; PMCID: PMC11436079. https://www…

Overdose Detection Among High-Risk Opioid Users Via a Wearable Chest Sensor in a Supervised Injecting Facility: Protocol for an Observational Study.

06. Oktober 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Overdose Detection Among High-Risk Opioid Users Via a Wearable Chest Sensor in a Supervised Injecting Facility: Protocol for an Observational Study. Tas B, Lawn W, Jauncey M, Bartlett M, Dietze P, O'Keefe D, Clark N, Henderson B, Cowan C, Meredith…

The impact of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder on congestive heart failure outcomes.

06. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

The impact of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder on congestive heart failure outcomes. Rasmussen P, Kuo YF, Digbeu BDE, Harmouch W, Mai S, Raji M. Am Heart J Plus. 2024 Sep 11;46:100456. doi: 10.1016/j.ahjo.2024.1004…

Occurrence of hypertension among patients with opioid use disorder in methadone maintenance treatment. (2)

06. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

Occurrence of hypertension among patients with opioid use disorder in methadone maintenance treatment. (2) Thapa N, Shamilov DD, Lo DF. J Hypertens. 2024 Nov 1;42(11):1895-1896. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000003840. Epub 2024 Oct 3. PMID: 39360…

Occurrence of hypertension among patients with opioid use disorder in methadone maintenance treatment. (1)

06. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

Occurrence of hypertension among patients with opioid use disorder in methadone maintenance treatment. (1) Peles E, Schreiber S. J Hypertens. 2024 Nov 1;42(11):2020. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000003833. Epub 2024 Oct 3. PMID: 3936076…

Heroin-Induced Leukoencephalopathy: A Case Report.

06. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

Heroin-Induced Leukoencephalopathy: A Case Report. Casal DI, Wallach A. Cureus. 2024 Aug 29;16(8):e68110. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68110. PMID: 39347311; PMCID: PMC11438305. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11438305/

Cocaine- and Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis: Defining the Spectrum of Autoimmune Manifestations.

06. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

Cocaine- and Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis: Defining the Spectrum of Autoimmune Manifestations. Iorio L, Davanzo F, Cazzador D, Codirenzi M, Fiorin E, Zanatta E, Nicolai P, Doria A, Padoan R. J Clin Med. 2024 Aug 28;13(17):5116. doi: 10.3390…

Stercoral perforation of the sigmoid colon secondary to chronic heroin use: A case report and a review of the literature.

06. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

Stercoral perforation of the sigmoid colon secondary to chronic heroin use: A case report and a review of the literature. Ben Ismail I, Sghaier M, Rebii S, Manai G, Zoghlami A. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2024 Oct;123:110313. doi: 10.1016/j.i…

More than Just Buying a Van: Lessons Learned from a Mobile Telehealth HCV Testing and Treatment Study.

06. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

More than Just Buying a Van: Lessons Learned from a Mobile Telehealth HCV Testing and Treatment Study. Bianchet E, de Gijsel D, Del Toro-Mejias LM, Stopka TJ, Hoskinson RA Jr, Dowd P, Friedmann PD. Viruses. 2024 Aug 30;16(9):1388. doi…

Trends in fatal poisoning among medical users of analgesics in France from 2013 to 2022: an analysis of the DTA register.

04. Oktober 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Trends in fatal poisoning among medical users of analgesics in France from 2013 to 2022: an analysis of the DTA register. Revol B, Willeman T, Manceau M, Dumestre-Toulet V, Gaulier JM, Eysseric-Guérin H, Fouilhé Sam-Laï N; Compagnie Nationale…

Xylazine-Induced Necrotic Skin Ulcers in a Fentanyl-Injecting Individual in South Florida, United States: A Case Report.

04. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

Xylazine-Induced Necrotic Skin Ulcers in a Fentanyl-Injecting Individual in South Florida, United States: A Case Report. Cervantes J, Khorsandi J, Patel KS, Torrilus C, Izquierdo G, Serota D. Cureus. 2024 Aug 10;16(8):e66609. doi: 10.7…

A Clinical Review on Spinal Epidural Abscess: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management for Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Physicians.

04. Oktober 2024 | Verschiedenes

A Clinical Review on Spinal Epidural Abscess: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management for Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Physicians. Guy MA, Guy JS. HCA Healthc J Med. 2024 Aug 1;5(4):397-404. doi: 10.36518/2689-02…

Bridging the gap: Addressing disparities in hepatitis C screening, access to care, and treatment outcomes.

04. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

Bridging the gap: Addressing disparities in hepatitis C screening, access to care, and treatment outcomes. Alenzi M, Almeqdadi M. World J Hepatol. 2024 Aug 27;16(8):1091-1098. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v16.i8.1091. PMID: 39221096; PMCID: PMC113…

HCV testing and linkage to care for hepatitis C virus infection for marginalized drug user populations attending a harm reduction service in Bologna, Italy.

04. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

HCV testing and linkage to care for hepatitis C virus infection for marginalized drug user populations attending a harm reduction service in Bologna, Italy. Pavarin RM, Badia L, Nisi S, Iormetti C, Caputo F. Infez Med. 2024 Sep 1;32(3)…

Implementing a new HCV model of care for people who use drugs.

04. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

Implementing a new HCV model of care for people who use drugs. Herranz Mochales A, Picchio CA, Nicolàs A, Macià MD, Fernández-Baca MV, Serrano J, Bonet L, Trelles M, Sansó A, Rubí AR, Zamora A, García-Gasalla M, Buti M, Vilella À, Lazarus JV…

Like a Rolling Stone? A Review on Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus Infection.

04. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

Like a Rolling Stone? A Review on Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus Infection. Rzymski P, Brzdęk M, Dobrowolska K, Poniedziałek B, Murawska-Ochab A, Zarębska-Michaluk D, Flisiak R. Viruses. 2024 Aug 30;16(9):1386. doi: 10.3390…

Hazardous Alcohol Use and Its Effect on Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Initiation among People with Active Injection Drug Use and Current Hepatitis C Infection.

04. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hazardous Alcohol Use and Its Effect on Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Initiation among People with Active Injection Drug Use and Current Hepatitis C Infection. Karimi-Sari H, Lucas GM, Zook K, Weir B, Landry M, Sherman SG, Page KR, Falade-N…

A comparison of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for the treatment of hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs.

04. Oktober 2024 | Hepatitiden

A comparison of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for the treatment of hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs. Yi S, Truong D, Conway B. J Virus Erad. 2024 Aug 31;10(3):100388. doi: 10.1016/j.jve.2024.100…

Improving access to integrated community-based HIV, HCV and harm reduction services for people who inject drugs in Putao district, North Myanmar.

04. Oktober 2024 | HIV

Improving access to integrated community-based HIV, HCV and harm reduction services for people who inject drugs in Putao district, North Myanmar. Tun N, Oo CL, Nwe CM, Lynen L, Decroo T, Smithuis F, Gils T. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024 Sep;27(…

Drug overdose deaths during prison riots and mental states of prisoners: a case study.

04. Oktober 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Drug overdose deaths during prison riots and mental states of prisoners: a case study. Tomassini L, Giuli G, Bottoni E, David MC, Scendoni R. Front Psychiatry. 2024 Sep 13;15:1377995. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1377995. PMID: 39345919; PM…

Shifting From Opioids to Simple Analgesics for Emergency Care of Patients With Low Back Pain: A Secondary Analysis of the SHAPED Cluster Randomized Trial.

28. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Shifting From Opioids to Simple Analgesics for Emergency Care of Patients With Low Back Pain: A Secondary Analysis of the SHAPED Cluster Randomized Trial. Côté-Picard C, Coombs DM, Li Q, Maher CG, Machado GC. JAMA Health Forum. 20…

Semaglutide and Opioid Overdose Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Opioid Use Disorder.

27. September 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Semaglutide and Opioid Overdose Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Opioid Use Disorder. Wang W, Volkow ND, Wang Q, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(9):e2435247. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35247 https://jamanetwork.com/j…

Ozempic linked to lower opioid overdose rate in those with diabetes, study shows - Results suggest GLP-1 drugs ‘may have value’ in addiction treatment

27. September 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Ozempic linked to lower opioid overdose rate in those with diabetes, study shows - Results suggest GLP-1 drugs ‘may have value’ in addiction treatment People taking semaglutide medications like Ozempic for diabetes may be at reduced risk of drug ov…

25th International AIDS Conference Content now available for all

27. September 2024 | HIV

25th International AIDS Conference Content now available for all IAS – the International AIDS Society – is excited to announce that all session recordings from AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, are now freely available on IAS…

Loperamide-Induced Torsades de Pointes.

09. September 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Loperamide-Induced Torsades de Pointes. Bhandari B, Siddique S, Tahir S, Link MG. Cureus. 2024 Jul 12;16(7):e64427. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64427. PMID: 39130993; PMCID: PMC11317118. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11317118/

Opioid Use and the Risk of Ventricular Arrhythmias: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

09. September 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Opioid Use and the Risk of Ventricular Arrhythmias: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Salmasi S, Igweokpala S, Douros A, Islam N, Andrade JG, Filion KB. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2024 Aug;33(8):e5854. doi: 10.1002/pds.5854. PMID…

Does IV fentanyl, frequently used in emergency departments, change QTC value? A prospective observational study.

09. September 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Does IV fentanyl, frequently used in emergency departments, change QTC value? A prospective observational study. Öztürk AY, Keleş A, Demircan A, Kılıçaslan İ, Bildik F, Aslaner MA, Coşkun Yaş S, Çomruk B, Şişik B, Türker M, Albayrak AK.&…

Impulsiveness, suicide, and aggression in a sample of patients with disorders of methyl amphetamine use.

09. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Impulsiveness, suicide, and aggression in a sample of patients with disorders of methyl amphetamine use. Ali MI, Rashad MM, Alzain NM, Al-Awad FA, Alzaharani MA, Alshamarani AS, Almuqahwi MS, Afifi SY. J Family Community Med. 2024 Jul-…

Association patterns of antisocial personality disorder across substance use disorders.

09. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Association patterns of antisocial personality disorder across substance use disorders. Low A, Stiltner B, Nunez YZ, Adhikari K, Deak JD, Pietrzak RH, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J, Polimanti R. Transl Psychiatry. 2024 Aug 28;14(1):346. doi…

Disrupted Circadian Rhythms and Substance Use Disorders: A Narrative Review.

09. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Disrupted Circadian Rhythms and Substance Use Disorders: A Narrative Review. Sharma P, Nelson RJ. Clocks Sleep. 2024 Aug 19;6(3):446-467. doi: 10.3390/clockssleep6030030. PMID: 39189197; PMCID: PMC11348162. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go…

Erectile dysfunction among male patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment: focusing on anxiety-related symptoms.

09. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Erectile dysfunction among male patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment: focusing on anxiety-related symptoms. Changchien TC, Hsieh TJ, Yen YC. Sex Med. 2024 Aug 23;12(4):qfae052. doi: 10.1093/sexmed/qfae052. PMID: 39185342;…

Cerebral blood flow in the paracentral lobule is associated with poor subjective sleep quality among patients with a history of methadone maintenance treatment.

09. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Cerebral blood flow in the paracentral lobule is associated with poor subjective sleep quality among patients with a history of methadone maintenance treatment. Sun J, Lu Y, Kong D, Lin W, Du J, Wang G, Ma X, Li C, Wang K, Zhu M, Xu Y. …

A comparison of the characteristics of accidental substance-related acute toxicity deaths in Canada across life stages, 2016-2017.

09. September 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

A comparison of the characteristics of accidental substance-related acute toxicity deaths in Canada across life stages, 2016-2017. Chang GY, Ha JH, Burt J, Kouyoumdjian F, McKenzie K, Randell S, VanSteelandt A. Health Promot Chronic Di…

Opioid agonist treatment outcomes among individuals with a history of nonfatal overdose: Findings from a pragmatic, pan-Canadian, randomized control trial.

09. September 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Opioid agonist treatment outcomes among individuals with a history of nonfatal overdose: Findings from a pragmatic, pan-Canadian, randomized control trial. Crepeault H, Ti L, Bach P, Wood E, Jutras-Aswad D, Le Foll B, Lim R, Socias ME. …

Barriers to calling emergency services amongst people who use substances in the event of overdose: A scoping review.

09. September 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Barriers to calling emergency services amongst people who use substances in the event of overdose: A scoping review. Byles H, Sedaghat N, Rider N, Rioux W, Loverock A, Seo B, Dhanoa A, Orr T, Dunnewold N, Tjosvold L, Ghosh SM. Int J Drug Pol…

Heroin or fentanyl: Prevalence of confirmed fentanyl in ED patients with suspected heroin overdose.

04. September 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Heroin or fentanyl: Prevalence of confirmed fentanyl in ED patients with suspected heroin overdose. Shastry S, Lin J, Aldy K, Brent J, Wax P, Krotulski A, Campleman S, Li S, Meyn A, Abston S, Logan B, Amaducci A, Judge B, Levine M, Calello D…

Occupational post-exposure prophylaxis among healthcare workers: a scoping review of factors affecting optimal utilization.

04. September 2024 | HIV

Occupational post-exposure prophylaxis among healthcare workers: a scoping review of factors affecting optimal utilization. Auerbach JD, Malone S, Forsyth AD. J Int AIDS Soc. 2024 Aug;27(8):e26341. doi: 10.1002/jia2.26341. PMID: 391554…

Global epidemiology, natural history, maternal-to-child transmission, and treatment with DAA of pregnant women with HCV: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

04. September 2024 | Hepatitiden

Global epidemiology, natural history, maternal-to-child transmission, and treatment with DAA of pregnant women with HCV: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Quek JWE, Loo JH, Lim EQ, Chung AH, Othman ABB, Tan JJ, Barnett S, Nguyen MH, Wong…

The Egyptian journey from having the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus to being the first to achieve "gold tier" in conquering the disease.

04. September 2024 | Hepatitiden

The Egyptian journey from having the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus to being the first to achieve "gold tier" in conquering the disease. Abosheaishaa H, Abdelghany A, Abdelhalim O, Mohamed I, Morsi S, Youssef M, Salem A, Bahbah AA, S…

Successful hepatitis B and C screening in the health check-up in the German primary care setting.

04. September 2024 | Hepatitiden

Successful hepatitis B and C screening in the health check-up in the German primary care setting. Bätz O, Petroff D, Jedrysiak K, Wolffram I, Berg T, Kramer J, Wiegand J. JHEP Rep. 2024 May 24;6(9):101122. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101…

Hepatitis C Elimination in Egypt: Story of Success.

04. September 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Elimination in Egypt: Story of Success. Gomaa A, Gomaa M, Allam N, Waked I. Pathogens. 2024 Aug 12;13(8):681. doi: 10.3390/pathogens13080681. PMID: 39204281; PMCID: PMC11357586. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PM…

Knowledge of, and attitude towards, the treatment of hepatitis C in people who inject drugs.

04. September 2024 | Hepatitiden

Knowledge of, and attitude towards, the treatment of hepatitis C in people who inject drugs. Roser P, Brunstein M, Specka M, Timm J, Kühnhold S, Schifano F, Bonnet U, Scherbaum N. Harm Reduct J. 2024 Aug 28;21(1):160. doi: 10.1186/s12954-024…

Reported Non-Substance-Related Mental Health Disorders Among Persons Who Died of Drug Overdose - United States, 2022.

04. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Reported Non-Substance-Related Mental Health Disorders Among Persons Who Died of Drug Overdose - United States, 2022. Dinwiddie AT, Gupta S, Mattson CL, O'Donnell J, Seth P. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024 Aug 29;73(34):747-753. doi: 1…

Drug use practices and wound care experiences in the age of xylazine adulteration.

04. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Drug use practices and wound care experiences in the age of xylazine adulteration. Jawa R, Ismail S, Shang M, Murray S, Murray-Krezan C, Zheng Y, Mackin S, Washington K, Alvarez P, Dillon J, McMurtrie G, Stein M, Walley A, Liebschutz JM. …

Cocaine-induced Movement Disorder: A Literature Review.

04. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Cocaine-induced Movement Disorder: A Literature Review. Byroju VV, Rissardo JP, Durante Í, Caprara ALF. Prague Med Rep. 2024;125(3):195-219. doi: 10.14712/23362936.2024.19. PMID: 39171548. https://pmr.lf1.cuni.cz/media/pdf/pmr_2024125…

Special considerations in managing pain and psychosocial distress in patients with opioid use disorder and cancer: the role of the supportive care and psycho-oncology interdisciplinary team.

04. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Special considerations in managing pain and psychosocial distress in patients with opioid use disorder and cancer: the role of the supportive care and psycho-oncology interdisciplinary team. Trimbur MC, Sumser B, Brown C, Steinhoff T, Almhann…

Patterns of substance use and initiation timing in adults with substance abuse: a comparison between those with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

04. September 2024 | Verschiedenes

Patterns of substance use and initiation timing in adults with substance abuse: a comparison between those with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Vaziri-Harami R, Khademi M, Zolfaghari A, Vaziri-Harami S. Ann Med Su…

Reinfection After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment—Keep Testing, Keep Treating.

31. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Reinfection After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment—Keep Testing, Keep Treating. Martinello M, Matthews GV. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(8):e2430290. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.30290 Https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/ful…

Hepatitis C Virus Reinfection Among People Who Inject Drugs: Long-Term Follow-Up of the HERO Study.

31. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Virus Reinfection Among People Who Inject Drugs: Long-Term Follow-Up of the HERO Study. Litwin AH, Tsui JI, Heo M, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(8):e2430024. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.30024 https://jamanetwork…

AIDS 2024: Das Ende der Aids-Pandemie steht auf der Kippe

31. August 2024 | HIV

AIDS 2024: Das Ende der Aids-Pandemie steht auf der Kippe Dtsch Arztebl 2024; 121(17): A-1112 / B-956 Martin, Mirjam; Schulze, Anne-Kristin https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/240845

Severe Acute Liver Injury After Hepatotoxic Medication Initiation in Real-World Data.

21. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Severe Acute Liver Injury After Hepatotoxic Medication Initiation in Real-World Data. Torgersen J, Mezochow AK, Newcomb CW, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(8):943–952. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.1836 https://jamanetwork.com/…

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology is associated with insomnia among women engaged in opioid use disorder treatment with buprenorphine.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology is associated with insomnia among women engaged in opioid use disorder treatment with buprenorphine. Stadtler H, Turkson S, Eglovitch M, Svikis DS, Neigh G, Martin CE. Arch Womens Ment Health. 20…

Risk Factors and Emergency Department Outcomes in Methamphetamine-Associated Cardiomyopathy: A Case-Control Study.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Risk Factors and Emergency Department Outcomes in Methamphetamine-Associated Cardiomyopathy: A Case-Control Study. Suto DJ, Pott E, Brennan J, Jackson M, Thomas I, Coyne CJ. J Emerg Med. 2024 Aug;67(2):e188-e197. doi: 10.1016/j.jemerme…

Neural correlates of impulsivity in amphetamine use disorder.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Neural correlates of impulsivity in amphetamine use disorder. Kaboodvand N, Shabanpour M, Guterstam J. Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging. 2024 Jul 7;343:111860. doi: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2024.111860. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38991286. ht…

Die Prävalenz gleichzeitig auftretender Substanzgebrauchsstörungen bei Menschen mit Opioidgebrauchsstörung

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Die Prävalenz gleichzeitig auftretender Substanzgebrauchsstörungen bei Menschen mit Opioidgebrauchsstörung Komorbider Substanzgebrauch ist mit schlechten Gesundheitsergebnissen für Menschen mit Opioidkonsumstörung verbunden, darunter Folgen wie ein…

Application of European Society of Cardiology guidelines for evaluating acute coronary syndrome risk in low-risk patients with cocaine-associated chest pain: Findings from the RISK study - An observational analysis.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Application of European Society of Cardiology guidelines for evaluating acute coronary syndrome risk in low-risk patients with cocaine-associated chest pain: Findings from the RISK study - An observational analysis. Gresnigt FMJ, Heikamp LK…

Trends in peripheral artery disease and critical limb ischemia hospitalizations among cocaine and methamphetamine users in the United States: a nationwide study.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Trends in peripheral artery disease and critical limb ischemia hospitalizations among cocaine and methamphetamine users in the United States: a nationwide study. Ali S, Al-Yafeai Z, Hossain MI, Bhuiyan MS, Duhan S, Aishwarya R, Goeders NE, Bhuiyan…

Psychosis in cocaine intoxication.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Psychosis in cocaine intoxication. De Gabriele G, Macorano E, Colucci A, Calvano M, Mele F, Introna F. Clin Ter. 2024 Jul-Aug;175(Suppl 1(4)):28-31. doi: 10.7417/CT.2024.5079. PMID: 39054976. https://clinicaterapeutica.it/ojs/index.ph…

Alcohol-Specific Inpatient Diagnoses in Germany: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of Primary and Secondary Diagnoses from 2012 to 2021.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Alcohol-Specific Inpatient Diagnoses in Germany: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of Primary and Secondary Diagnoses from 2012 to 2021. Manthey J, Jacobsen B, Kilian C, Kraus L, Reimer J, Schäfer I, Schulte B. Addiction. 2024 J…

Pain in people seeking and receiving opioid agonist treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and correlates.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Pain in people seeking and receiving opioid agonist treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and correlates. Yang J, Jung M, Picco L, Grist E, Lloyd-Jones M, Giummarra M, et al. Addiction…

Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy: Chasing the imaging findings.

11. August 2024 | Verschiedenes

Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy: Chasing the imaging findings. Dang BTD, Pisinski L, Krauthamer AV, Ramachandran S. Radiol Case Rep. 2024 Jun 15;19(9):3643-3647. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.05.085. PMID: 38983293; PMCID: PMC11228629…

Estimated Number of Children Who Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose in the US From 2011 to 2021.

11. August 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Estimated Number of Children Who Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose in the US From 2011 to 2021. Jones CM, Zhang K, Han B, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2024;81(8):789–796. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.0810 https://jamanetwork…

Impact of opioid overdoses on US life expectancy and years of life lost, by demographic group and stimulant co-involvement: a mortality data analysis from 2019 to 2022.

11. August 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Impact of opioid overdoses on US life expectancy and years of life lost, by demographic group and stimulant co-involvement: a mortality data analysis from 2019 to 2022. Hébert AH, Hill AL. Lancet Reg Health Am. 2024 Jun 17;36:100813. d…

WHO Approves First Self-Test for Hepatitis C

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

WHO Approves First Self-Test for Hepatitis C JAMA. Published online August 9, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.14876 In July, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test. The product, called OraQui…

Potential impact of curative and preventive interventions toward hepatitis C elimination in people who inject drugs-A network modeling study.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Potential impact of curative and preventive interventions toward hepatitis C elimination in people who inject drugs-A network modeling study. Zhu L, Thompson WW, Hagan L, Randall LM, Rudolph AE, Young AM, Havens JR, Salomon JA, Linas BP. …

Prevalence and Modes of Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Historical Worldwide Review.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Prevalence and Modes of Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Historical Worldwide Review. Stroffolini T, Stroffolini G. Viruses. 2024 Jul 11;16(7):1115. doi: 10.3390/v16071115. PMID: 39066277; PMCID: PMC11281430. https…

Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV in a Substance Abuse Treatment Center.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV in a Substance Abuse Treatment Center. Açıkalın Arıkan HB, Türker N, Bağcı B, Çalışkan Pala S. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2024 Jul 29;18(7):1082-1089. doi: 10.3855/jidc.19…

Hepatitis C Presenting Like Endocarditis in a Young Patient With Substance Use Disorder: A Case Report.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Presenting Like Endocarditis in a Young Patient With Substance Use Disorder: A Case Report. Chhatpar M. Cureus. 2024 Jul 9;16(7):e64174. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64174. PMID: 38988896; PMCID: PMC11235085. https://www.ncbi.nlm.n…

Analysis of articles on hepatitis C by scientific mapping: 1989-2022.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Analysis of articles on hepatitis C by scientific mapping: 1989-2022. Tok D. World J Clin Cases. 2024 Jul 16;12(20):4301-4316. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i20.4301. PMID: 39015889; PMCID: PMC11235547. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic…

Die ReLink-Strategie bei diagnostizierten aber unbehandelten Hepatitis C-positiven Patient*innen in Deutschland: Bericht aus einem einzelnen Zentrum

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Die ReLink-Strategie bei diagnostizierten aber unbehandelten Hepatitis C-positiven Patient*innen in Deutschland: Bericht aus einem einzelnen Zentrum Hepatitis C ReLink-Projekt Deutschland Lange S, Baehr C, Cakman-Hinrichs NI, Cron K, Fengels H, Gr…

Rare HCV subtypes and retreatment outcomes in a cohort of European DAA-experienced patients.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Rare HCV subtypes and retreatment outcomes in a cohort of European DAA-experienced patients. Dietz J, Graf C, Berg CP, Port K, Deterding K, Buggisch P, Peiffer KH, Vermehren J, Dultz G, Geier A, Reiter FP, Bruns T, Schattenberg JM, Durmashkin…

Understanding hepatitis C virus (HCV) health literacy and educational needs among people in prison to enhance HCV care in prisons.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Understanding hepatitis C virus (HCV) health literacy and educational needs among people in prison to enhance HCV care in prisons. Sheehan Y, Cochrane A, Treloar C, Grebely J, Tedla N, Lloyd AR, Lafferty L. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 Jul…

Same-visit hepatitis C testing and treatment to accelerate cure among people who inject drugs (the QuickStart Study): a cluster randomised cross-over trial protocol.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Same-visit hepatitis C testing and treatment to accelerate cure among people who inject drugs (the QuickStart Study): a cluster randomised cross-over trial protocol. Doyle JS, Heath K, Elsum I, Douglass C, Wade A, Kasza J, Allardice K, Von Bi…

Hepatitis C virus and integrated care for substance use disorders.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C virus and integrated care for substance use disorders. Mahoney BJ, Morford KL, Biegacki ET, Tetrault JM. Clin Liver Dis (Hoboken). 2024 Jun 28;23(1):e0241. doi: 10.1097/CLD.0000000000000241. PMID: 38952692; PMCID: PMC112166…

Decrease in active hepatitis C infection among people who use drugs in Madrid, Spain, 2017 to 2023: a retrospective study.

11. August 2024 | Hepatitiden

Decrease in active hepatitis C infection among people who use drugs in Madrid, Spain, 2017 to 2023: a retrospective study. Ryan P, Valencia J, Cuevas G, Amigot-Sanchez R, Martínez I, Lazarus JV, Pérez-García F, Resino S. Euro Surveill…

Fachleute sehen Lenacapavir als Gamechanger im Kampf gegen Aids

11. August 2024 | HIV

Fachleute sehen Lenacapavir als Gamechanger im Kampf gegen Aids München – Auf dem Präparat Lenacapavir als halbjährliche Injektion zum Schutz vor HIV ruhen große Hoffnungen im Kampf gegen Aids. Das Medikament des Herstellers Gilead hatte in einer…

All-cause and AIDS-related mortality among people with HIV across Europe from 2001 to 2020: impact of antiretroviral therapy, tuberculosis and regional differences in a multicentre cohort study.

11. August 2024 | HIV

All-cause and AIDS-related mortality among people with HIV across Europe from 2001 to 2020: impact of antiretroviral therapy, tuberculosis and regional differences in a multicentre cohort study. Kraef C, Tusch E, Singh S, Østergaard L, Fätken…

A cross-sectional assessment of injection of "salts" and HIV transmission-related behaviours among a cohort of people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan.

11. August 2024 | HIV

A cross-sectional assessment of injection of "salts" and HIV transmission-related behaviours among a cohort of people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan. Kennedy R, Bouck Z, Werb D, Kurmanalieva A, Blyum A, Shumskaya N, Patterson TL, Cepeda JA, S…

Missed Opportunities for Preexposure Prophylaxis Initiation in Hospitalized Persons With Opioid Use Disorder and Infectious Diseases.

11. August 2024 | HIV

Missed Opportunities for Preexposure Prophylaxis Initiation in Hospitalized Persons With Opioid Use Disorder and Infectious Diseases. Parchinski K, Neirinckx V, Frank C, Di Paola A, Tarfa A, Shenoi S, Vander Wyk B, Roth P, Ghantous T, Wegman…

Opioid Overdose After Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Initiation Following Hospitalization or ED Visit.

28. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Opioid Overdose After Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Initiation Following Hospitalization or ED Visit. Weiner SG, Little K, Yoo J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2423954. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.23954 ht…

Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir or Daily F/TAF for HIV Prevention in Cisgender Women.

28. Juli 2024 | HIV

Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir or Daily F/TAF for HIV Prevention in Cisgender Women. Bekker LG, Das M, Abdool Karim Q, Ahmed K, Batting J, Brumskine W, Gill K, Harkoo I, Jaggernath M, Kigozi G, Kiwanuka N, Kotze P, Lebina L, Louw CE, Malahleha M, M…

Aids-Konferenz: Fortschritte in der Medizin müssen bei Menschen ankommen

28. Juli 2024 | HIV

Aids-Konferenz: Fortschritte in der Medizin müssen bei Menschen ankommen München – Im Kampf gegen HIV und Aids gibt es viele Fortschritte, diese müsse aber auch bei den Menschen ankommen. Das war der Tenor unter Fachleuten auf dem Kongress in Münch…

HIV: Unwissenheit bei Gesundheitsfachkräften in Europa weit verbreitet

28. Juli 2024 | HIV

HIV: Unwissenheit bei Gesundheitsfachkräften in Europa weit verbreitet München – In einer Befragung von mehr als 18.000 Gesundheitsmitarbeitenden in der Europäischen Union (EU) hatte die Hälfte mangelnde Kenntnisse zu grundlegenden Konzepten von HI…

HIV-Heilung an der Charité: Der zweite Berliner Patient

25. Juli 2024 | HIV

HIV-Heilung an der Charité: Der zweite Berliner Patient Er ging in die Medizingeschichte ein: Der Berliner Patient, der nach einer Stammzelltransplantation an der Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin 2008 als weltweit erster von einer HIV-Infektion…

Nora's Blog. We should leverage the successes of HIV care to prevent overdose mortality

25. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Nora's Blog. We should leverage the successes of HIV care to prevent overdose mortality (Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infec…

USA. Trends & Statistics - Drug Overdose Death Rates

25. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. Trends & Statistics - Drug Overdose Death Rates The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collects information on deaths involving drugs commonly associated…

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Serious Injection-Related Infections in Massachusetts.

25. Juli 2024 | Verschiedenes

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder After Serious Injection-Related Infections in Massachusetts. Kimmel SD, Walley AY, White LF, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2421740. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.21740 https://j…

Infektionen mit dem Hepatitis-C-Virus (HCV): Anteil der Personen mit chronischer HCV-Infektion und späterer Versorgung höher als erwartet

16. Juli 2024 | Hepatitiden

Infektionen mit dem Hepatitis-C-Virus (HCV): Anteil der Personen mit chronischer HCV-Infektion und späterer Versorgung höher als erwartet Dtsch Arztebl 2024; 121(14): A-966 / B-830 Schulze, Anne-Kristin https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/240244

RKI. Epidemiologisches Bulletin – 28/2024 – 11.07.2024 - 11. Juli 2024 - HIV in Deutschland 2022 und 2023

13. Juli 2024 | HIV

RKI. Epidemiologisches Bulletin – 28/2024 – 11.07.2024 - 11. Juli 2024 - HIV in Deutschland 2022 und 2023 (…) Die Schätzung zeigt, dass sich im Jahr 2022 etwa 370 Menschen beim injizierenden Drogengebrauch (people who inject drugs, PWID) neu mit HI…

Overdose prevention activities led by local public health departments, 2019-2023.

07. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Overdose prevention activities led by local public health departments, 2019-2023. Wisdom A, Haddad S, Govindu M, Higgins F, Filion N, Sullivan K, Rooks-Peck C. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2024 Jun 4;19(1):29. doi: 10.1186/s13011-024…

Buprenorphine deaths confirmed by toxicology reveal a low proportion of opioid agonist treatment before death in Finland.

06. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Buprenorphine deaths confirmed by toxicology reveal a low proportion of opioid agonist treatment before death in Finland. Mariottini C, Häkkinen M, Kriikku P, Ojanperä I. Int J Legal Med. 2024 Jun 24. doi: 10.1007/s00414-024-03273-5. Epub ah…

Rethinking Mental Automatism: De Clérambault's Theory in the Age of Novel Psychoactive Drugs: Psychotropic Effects and Synthetic Psychosis.

06. Juli 2024 | Verschiedenes

Rethinking Mental Automatism: De Clérambault's Theory in the Age of Novel Psychoactive Drugs: Psychotropic Effects and Synthetic Psychosis. Ricci V, Maina G, Martinotti G. Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Jun 10;12(12):1172. doi: 10.3390/healt…

Evaluating adherence to ECG monitoring protocols for methadone patients in primary care.

06. Juli 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Evaluating adherence to ECG monitoring protocols for methadone patients in primary care. Robinson L, McNamara P. Br J Gen Pract. 2024 Jun 20;74(suppl 1):bjgp24X738129. doi: 10.3399/bjgp24X738129. PMID: 38902083. https://bjgp.org/conte…

Low Risk of Cardiac Complications during Long-Term Follow-Up of Opioid Dependence.

06. Juli 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Low Risk of Cardiac Complications during Long-Term Follow-Up of Opioid Dependence. Tremonti C, Celemajer DS, Marel C, Mills K, Foo S, Wilson J, Slade T, Teesson M, Haber P. J Addict Med. 2024 Jun 27. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001317…

"Tranq-dope": The first fatal intoxication due to xylazine-adulterated heroin in Italy.

06. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

"Tranq-dope": The first fatal intoxication due to xylazine-adulterated heroin in Italy. Di Trana A, Di Giorgi A, Carlier J, Serra F, Busardò FP, Pichini S. Clin Chim Acta. 2024 Jun 21;561:119826. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2024.119826. Epub ah…

Characteristics of Patients Presenting at an Emergency Department for a Heroin Overdose vs Detoxification.

06. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Characteristics of Patients Presenting at an Emergency Department for a Heroin Overdose vs Detoxification. Leonard KE, Lynch JJ, Leong FW, Kruger DJ, Clemency BM. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2024 Jun 25;15:79-85. doi: 10.2147/SAR.S461521. PMID: 389…

Associations among drug acquisition and use behaviors, psychosocial attributes, and opioid-involved overdoses.

06. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Associations among drug acquisition and use behaviors, psychosocial attributes, and opioid-involved overdoses. Swartz JA, Zhao P, Jacobucci R, Watson DP, Mackesy-Amiti ME, Franceschini D, Jimenez AD. BMC Public Health. 2024 Jun 25;24(1…

Heroin Overdose Complicated by Compartment Syndrome, Rhabdomyolysis, and Acute Renal Failure.

06. Juli 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Heroin Overdose Complicated by Compartment Syndrome, Rhabdomyolysis, and Acute Renal Failure. Tom K, Bzdusek J. Cureus. 2024 May 26;16(5):e61144. doi: 10.7759/cureus.61144. PMID: 38933622; PMCID: PMC11199886. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih…

Substanzgebrauch und psychische Erkrankungen im Zusammenhang mit Besuchen in der Notaufnahme

04. Juli 2024 | Verschiedenes

Substanzgebrauch und psychische Erkrankungen im Zusammenhang mit Besuchen in der Notaufnahme Notaufnahmen sind ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des Gesundheitssystems und auf die Versorgung von Patienten spezialisiert, die sofortige Hilfe benötigen. In…

Opioid-related xylazine toxicity manifesting as myonecrosis, rhabdomyolysis, multifocal ischemic cerebral infarcts, and cerebral edema.

02. Juli 2024 | Verschiedenes

Opioid-related xylazine toxicity manifesting as myonecrosis, rhabdomyolysis, multifocal ischemic cerebral infarcts, and cerebral edema. Nwodim O, Karsalia R, Heslin ME, Lieberman AE, Wang SZ, Kalanuria AA, Elser HC, Driessen B, Caruso C, Anes…

Potential impact of controlling opium use prevalence on future cancer incidence in Iran.

02. Juli 2024 | Verschiedenes

Potential impact of controlling opium use prevalence on future cancer incidence in Iran. Nemati S, Dardashti AR, Mohebbi E, Kamangar F, Malekzadeh R, Zendehdel K, Sheikh M. EClinicalMedicine. 2024 Jun 3;73:102650. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm…

Missed Opportunities: A Retrospective Study of Hepatitis C Testing in Hospital Inpatients.

02. Juli 2024 | Hepatitiden

Missed Opportunities: A Retrospective Study of Hepatitis C Testing in Hospital Inpatients. Roder C, Cosgrave C, Mackie K, McNamara B, Doyle JS, Wade AJ. Viruses. 2024 Jun 18;16(6):979. doi: 10.3390/v16060979. PMID: 38932269; PMCID: PMC…

Virologic Response and Reinfection Following HCV Treatment among Hospitalized People Who Inject Drugs: Follow-Up Data from the OPPORTUNI-C Trial.

02. Juli 2024 | Hepatitiden

Virologic Response and Reinfection Following HCV Treatment among Hospitalized People Who Inject Drugs: Follow-Up Data from the OPPORTUNI-C Trial. Malme KB, Stene-Johansen K, Klundby I, Backe Ø, Foshaug T, Greve MH, Pihl CM, Finbråten AK, Dalg…

A framework for approaching hepatitis C reinfection in people who use drugs.

02. Juli 2024 | Hepatitiden

A framework for approaching hepatitis C reinfection in people who use drugs. Kim RG, Price JC. Clin Liver Dis (Hoboken). 2024 Jun 12;23(1):e0200. doi: 10.1097/CLD.0000000000000200. PMID: 38872769; PMCID: PMC11168836. https://www.ncbi…

Care Integration for Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Through Facilitated Telemedicine Within Opioid Treatment Programs: Qualitative Study.

02. Juli 2024 | Hepatitiden

Care Integration for Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Through Facilitated Telemedicine Within Opioid Treatment Programs: Qualitative Study. Dickerson SS, George SJ, Ventuneac A, Dharia A, Talal AH. J Med Internet Res. 2024 Jun 12;26:e53049…

Durchbruch auf dem Weg zu einem Früherkennungsprogramm für Lungenkrebs

30. Juni 2024 | Verschiedenes

Durchbruch auf dem Weg zu einem Früherkennungsprogramm für Lungenkrebs Ab Montag (01.07.2024, Anm.) können Rauchende und ehemals Rauchende unter bestimmten Bedingungen eine strahlungsarme CT-Untersuchung erhalten, durch die ein Lungenkrebs frühzeit…

A retrospective study of the characteristics and toxicology of cases of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)- and psilocybin-related death in Australia.

21. Juni 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

A retrospective study of the characteristics and toxicology of cases of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)- and psilocybin-related death in Australia. Darke S, Duflou J, Peacock A, Farrell M, Hall W…

Lungenkrebsscreening mittels Low-Dose-CT: Starke Raucherinnen und Raucher können profitieren

20. Juni 2024 | Verschiedenes

Lungenkrebsscreening mittels Low-Dose-CT: Starke Raucherinnen und Raucher können profitieren Frühe Diagnose senkt Lungenkrebs-Sterblichkeit bei starken (Ex-)Raucherinnen und Rauchern: Vorteile überwiegen Schadensrisiken durch Fehl- oder Überdi…

Fachliche Erleichterungen bei der HIV‐Präexpositionsprophylaxe

20. Juni 2024 | HIV

Fachliche Erleichterungen bei der HIV‐Präexpositionsprophylaxe Bei der HIV‐Präexpositionsprophylaxe werden zum 1. Juli die fachlichen Anforderungen an eine Genehmigung vereinfacht. Ziel ist es, die Versorgung von Versicherten, die einen Anspruch au…

Major Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Use Behaviors, and Longevity.

19. Juni 2024 | Verschiedenes

Major Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Use Behaviors, and Longevity. Rosoff DB, Hamandi AM, Bell AS, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online June 18, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.1429 https://jamanetwork.com/j…

EASL position paper on clinical follow-up after HCV cure.

09. Juni 2024 | Hepatitiden

EASL position paper on clinical follow-up after HCV cure. Reiberger T, Lens S, Cabibbo G, Nahon P, Zignego AL, Deterding K, Elsharkawy AM, Forns X. J Hepatol. 2024 May 30:S0168-8278(24)00275-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2024.04.007. Epub ahead of…

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors among untreated illicit substance users: a population-based study.

05. Juni 2024 | Verschiedenes

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors among untreated illicit substance users: a population-based study. Shiraly R, Jazayeri SA, Seifaei A, Jeihooni AK, Griffiths MD. Harm Reduct J. 2024 May 16;21(1):96. doi: 10.1186/s12954-024-01015-9. PMID…

Serum cytokine and inflammatory markers in individuals with heroin use disorder: potential biomarkers for diagnosis and disease severity.

05. Juni 2024 | Verschiedenes

Serum cytokine and inflammatory markers in individuals with heroin use disorder: potential biomarkers for diagnosis and disease severity. Butelman ER, Huang Y, Cathomas F, Gaudreault PO, Roussos P, Russo SJ, Goldstein RZ, Alia-Klein N. …

Mortality, morbidity, and predictors of death among amphetamine-type stimulant users - a longitudinal, nationwide register study.

05. Juni 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Mortality, morbidity, and predictors of death among amphetamine-type stimulant users - a longitudinal, nationwide register study. Åhman A, Karlsson A, Berge J, Håkansson A. Addict Behav Rep. 2024 May 14;19:100553. doi: 10.1016/j.abrep…

EMCDDA. Opioidbedingte Todesfälle: Gesundheitliche und soziale Maßnahmen

05. Juni 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

EMCDDA. Opioidbedingte Todesfälle: Gesundheitliche und soziale Maßnahmen Dieser Mini-Guide ist Teil einer Reihe von Publikationen, die unter dem Titel Health and social responses to drug problems: a European guide (Gesundheitliche und soziale Maßna…

Excess mortality among people in homelessness with substance use disorders: a Swedish cohort study.

05. Juni 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Excess mortality among people in homelessness with substance use disorders: a Swedish cohort study. Gaber SN, Franck J, Widing H, Hällgren J, Mattsson E, Westman J. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2024 May 21:jech-2023-220989. doi: 10.11…

Hepatitis C Cascade of Care in a Multidisciplinary Substance Use Bridge Clinic Model in Tennessee.

05. Juni 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Cascade of Care in a Multidisciplinary Substance Use Bridge Clinic Model in Tennessee. Chirunomula S, Muscarella A, Whelchel K, Gispen F, Marcovitz D, White K, Chastain C. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2024 Apr 17;11(5):ofae205. d…

Decentralised same day test and treatment of hepatitis C levering existing peer support networks among men who inject drugs: feasibility and effectiveness.

05. Juni 2024 | Hepatitiden

Decentralised same day test and treatment of hepatitis C levering existing peer support networks among men who inject drugs: feasibility and effectiveness. Rajkumar N, Khumukcham LS, Thangjam D, Singh S, Khwairakpam G, Shilton S, Goel A. …

Changes in hepatitis C virus prevalence and incidence among people who inject drugs in the direct acting antiviral era.

05. Juni 2024 | Hepatitiden

Changes in hepatitis C virus prevalence and incidence among people who inject drugs in the direct acting antiviral era. Gahrton C, Navér G, Warnqvist A, Dalgard O, Aleman S, Kåberg M. Int J Drug Policy. 2024 May 3;128:104433. doi: 10.1…

Trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, 2003-2022.

28. Mai 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, 2003-2022. Chrzanowska A, Man N, Sutherland R, Degenhardt L, Peacock A. Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney; 2024. https://www.unsw.edu.au/resea…

WHO. Opioid overdose (Factsheet)

21. Mai 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

WHO. Opioid overdose (Factsheet) (WHO, Genf, 29.08.2023) https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/opioid-overdose

Opioid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency.

21. Mai 2024 | Verschiedenes

Opioid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency. Rice D, Yoshida H. JAMA Intern Med. Published online May 13, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.0687 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2818275

Clinical and neuroradiographic features of fentanyl inhalation-induced leukoencephalopathy

21. Mai 2024 | Verschiedenes

Clinical and neuroradiographic features of fentanyl inhalation-induced leukoencephalopathy Eden CO, Alkhalaileh DS, Pettersson DR, et al BMJ Case Reports CP 2024;17:e258395. https://casereports.bmj.com/content/17/5/e258395

WHO. Implementing the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, 2022–2030 - Report on progress and gaps

21. Mai 2024 | HIV

WHO. Implementing the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, 2022–2030 - Report on progress and gaps WHO, 2024 https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/376814/9789240094925-eng.pdf

Treatment outcomes & life expectancy. Big falls in HIV deaths in high-income countries – except for injecting drug users

21. Mai 2024 | HIV

Treatment outcomes & life expectancy. Big falls in HIV deaths in high-income countries – except for injecting drug users While there have been reductions in the rates of most major causes of death among people with HIV in North America and…

Injection network drivers of HIV prevention service utilization among people who inject drugs: results of a community-based sociometric network cohort in New Delhi, India.

13. Mai 2024 | HIV

Injection network drivers of HIV prevention service utilization among people who inject drugs: results of a community-based sociometric network cohort in New Delhi, India. Prata Menezes, N.S., Mehta, S.H., Wesolowski, A., Clipman, S.J., Srikr…

Hepatitis B und C: Erkrankungen nehmen nach der Pandemie wieder zu

06. Mai 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis B und C: Erkrankungen nehmen nach der Pandemie wieder zu Stockholm – Obwohl es einen effektiven Impfstoff gegen Hepatitis B (HBV) gibt und Medikamente eine Hepatitis C (HCV) in wenigen Wochen kurieren können, sind beide Erkrankungen in Eu…

Voucher incentives to improve viral suppression among HIV-positive people who inject drugs and men who have sex with men in India: a cluster randomised trial

06. Mai 2024 | HIV

Voucher incentives to improve viral suppression among HIV-positive people who inject drugs and men who have sex with men in India: a cluster randomised trial Solomon, Sunil S et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 11, Issue 5, e309 - e320 https://ww…

Xylazine Drives 900% Surge in Blood Infections

06. Mai 2024 | Verschiedenes

Xylazine Drives 900% Surge in Blood Infections Clinical relevance: The University of Vermont Medical Center saw a 900% rise in blood infections, particularly community-acquired group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections, over two years. (psychiatrist.c…

Prevalence of comorbid substance use disorders among people with opioid use disorder: A systematic review & meta-analysis.

05. Mai 2024 | Verschiedenes

Prevalence of comorbid substance use disorders among people with opioid use disorder: A systematic review & meta-analysis. Santo T Jr, Gisev N, Campbell G, Colledge-Friday S, Wilson J, Tran LT, Lynch M, Martino-Burke D, Taylor S, Degenhardt L…

Cardiovascular Risks of Simultaneous Use of Alcohol and Cocaine-A Systematic Review.

05. Mai 2024 | Verschiedenes

Cardiovascular Risks of Simultaneous Use of Alcohol and Cocaine-A Systematic Review. van Amsterdam J, Gresnigt F, van den Brink W. J Clin Med. 2024 Mar 4;13(5):1475. doi: 10.3390/jcm13051475. PMID: 38592322; PMCID: PMC10935323. https…

Catatonia and Opioid Withdrawal: A Case Report.

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03. Mai 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

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21. April 2024 | Hepatitiden

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07. April 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

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07. April 2024 | Hepatitiden

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06. April 2024 | Verschiedenes

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07. März 2024 | HIV

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07. März 2024 | HIV

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28. Februar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

The Overdose Crisis among U.S. Adolescents. Friedman J, Hadland SE. N Engl J Med. 2024 Jan 11;390(2):97-100. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp2312084. Epub 2024 Jan 6. PMID: 38198189. https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMp2312084

USA. Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Pandemic Levels

28. Februar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Pandemic Levels Clinical relevance: More than 40% of Americans know someone who died from a drug overdose. RAND Corp. research reveals significant life disruptions due to overdose deaths, particularly affecting wome…

The impact of civil commitment laws for substance use disorder on opioid overdose deaths.

28. Februar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

The impact of civil commitment laws for substance use disorder on opioid overdose deaths. Cochran P, Chindavong PS, Edelenbos J, Chiou A, Trulson HF, Garg R, Parker RW. Front Psychiatry. 2024 Feb 2;15:1283169. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1…

Global HCV and HIV Treatment Restrictions Group. Direct-acting antiviral therapies for hepatitis C infection: global registration, reimbursement, and restrictions.

21. Februar 2024 | HIV

Global HCV and HIV Treatment Restrictions Group. Direct-acting antiviral therapies for hepatitis C infection: global registration, reimbursement, and restrictions. Marshall AD, Willing AR, Kairouz A, Cunningham EB, Wheeler A, O'Brien N, Perer…

Global HCV and HIV Treatment Restrictions Group. Direct-acting antiviral therapies for hepatitis C infection: global registration, reimbursement, and restrictions.

21. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Schweiz. 10 Jahre Schweizer Hepatitis-Strategie

07. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Schweiz. 10 Jahre Schweizer Hepatitis-Strategie Heute vor genau 10 Jahren, am 16. Januar 2014, wurde der Grundstein gelegt für die zivilgesellschaftliche Initiative Schweizer Hepatitis-Strategie. 30 Persönlichkeiten aus Medizin, Wirtschaft…

Chronische Schmerzen: Testosteronmangel unter Opioidtherapie

07. Februar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Chronische Schmerzen: Testosteronmangel unter Opioidtherapie Dtsch Arztebl 2023; 120(44): A-1856 Engels, Elke Eine Langzeittherapie mit Opioiden geht mit einer reduzierten Testosteronproduktion einher, was die Lebensqualität der Patienten stark b…

Polysubstance mortality trends in White and Black Americans during the opioid epidemic, 1999–2018.

07. Februar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Polysubstance mortality trends in White and Black Americans during the opioid epidemic, 1999–2018. Rawy, M., Abdalla, G. & Look, K. BMC Public Health 24, 112 (2024). doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17563-x https://bmcpublichealth…

Tracking down tuberculosis

07. Februar 2024 | TBC

Tracking down tuberculosis Improvements in screening and diagnosis could help to eradicate this curable disease. (Nature, 25.01.2024) https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00087-8

Effect on QTc interval by switching from methadone to equipotent R-methadone dose in methadone maintenance treatment patients.

04. Februar 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Effect on QTc interval by switching from methadone to equipotent R-methadone dose in methadone maintenance treatment patients. Havig SM, Berg-Pedersen RM, Krabseth HM, Müller LD, Haugaa K, Zare HK, Gjesdal K, Krajci P, Opdal MS. Basic…

Perspectives of healthcare workers on the integration of overdose detection technologies in acute care settings.

04. Februar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Perspectives of healthcare workers on the integration of overdose detection technologies in acute care settings. Rioux W, Kilby K, Jones S, Joshi P, Vandenberg S, Ghosh SM. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2024 Jan 12;19(1):4. doi: 10.1186/s1372…

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor serum levels as a candidate biomarker for withdrawal in crack heroin dependence.

04. Februar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor serum levels as a candidate biomarker for withdrawal in crack heroin dependence. Charkhat Gorgich EA, Rigi MG, Fanaei H, Parsaei H, Ghanbarzehi A. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy. 2024 Jan 20;19(1):9. do…

Brain oxygen responses induced by opioids: focus on heroin, fentanyl, and their adulterants.

04. Februar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Brain oxygen responses induced by opioids: focus on heroin, fentanyl, and their adulterants. Kiyatkin EA, Choi S. Front Psychiatry. 2024 Jan 17;15:1354722. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1354722. PMID: 38299188; PMCID: PMC10828032. https://w…

Opioid Withdrawal.

04. Februar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Opioid Withdrawal. Shah M, Huecker MR., 2023 Jul 21. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. PMID: 30252268. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526012/

Spongiform leukoencephalopathy unveiled in an autopsy of a drug abuser.

04. Februar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Spongiform leukoencephalopathy unveiled in an autopsy of a drug abuser. Jangir H, Balmuchu G, Mylapalli JL, Subramanian A, Lalwani S. Autops Case Rep. 2024 Jan 8;13:e2023465. doi: 10.4322/acr.2023.465. PMID: 38213876; PMCID: PMC1078251…

Differences in circadian variation in QT interval of the ECG in women compared to men.

04. Februar 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Differences in circadian variation in QT interval of the ECG in women compared to men. Rabkin SW, Singh I. Am J Cardiovasc Dis. 2023 Dec 15;13(6):363-371. PMID: 38205066; PMCID: PMC10774619. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Estimating the ratio of fatal to non-fatal overdoses involving all drugs, all opioids, synthetic opioids, heroin or stimulants, USA, 2010-2020.

04. Februar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Estimating the ratio of fatal to non-fatal overdoses involving all drugs, all opioids, synthetic opioids, heroin or stimulants, USA, 2010-2020. Casillas SM, Pickens CM, Tanz LJ, Vivolo-Kantor AM. Inj Prev. 2024 Jan 30:ip-2023-045091. d…

BfArM: Verfügbarkeit von HIV-Mittel wird sich stabilisieren

02. Februar 2024 | HIV

BfArM: Verfügbarkeit von HIV-Mittel wird sich stabilisieren Berlin – Die mangelnde Verfügbarkeit eines HIV-Medikaments soll sich nach Angaben des Bundesinstituts für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte (BfArM) bereits in wenigen Tagen „deutlich stabil…

Time Trends in Causes of Death in People with HIV: Insights from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study.

02. Februar 2024 | HIV

Time Trends in Causes of Death in People with HIV: Insights from the Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Weber MSR, Duran Ramirez JJ, Hentzien M, Cavassini M, Bernasconi E, Hofmann E, Furrer H, Kovari H, Stöckle M, Schmid P, Haerry D, Braun DL, Günthard…

Präexpositionsprophylaxe: Aidshilfe befürchtet „fatale Folgen“ durch Mangel

02. Februar 2024 | HIV

Präexpositionsprophylaxe: Aidshilfe befürchtet „fatale Folgen“ durch Mangel Berlin – Ein von Zehntausenden Menschen in Deutschland genutztes Medikament zum Schutz vor einer HIV-Infektion ist derzeit nicht ausreichend verfügbar. Mehrere Hersteller d…

Drug-related hospital emergency presentations in Europe: update from the Euro-DEN Plus expert network, Technical report,

02. Februar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Drug-related hospital emergency presentations in Europe: update from the Euro-DEN Plus expert network, Technical report, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (2020), Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembour…

Gamal Shiha: eliminating hepatitis C.

02. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Gamal Shiha: eliminating hepatitis C. Bull World Health Organ. 2024 Jan 1;102(1):7-8. doi: 10.2471/BLT.24.030124. PMID: 38164338; PMCID: PMC10753282. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10753282/

Hepatitis B virus coinfection in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C: clinical characteristics, risk of reactivation with long-term follow-up, and effectiveness of antiviral therapy.

02. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis B virus coinfection in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C: clinical characteristics, risk of reactivation with long-term follow-up, and effectiveness of antiviral therapy. Zarębska-Michaluk D, Brzdęk M, Rzymski P, Dobrowolska…

Effect of integrated hepatitis C virus treatment on psychological distress in people with substance use disorders.

02. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Effect of integrated hepatitis C virus treatment on psychological distress in people with substance use disorders. Aas CF, Vold JH, Chalabianloo F, Løberg EM, Lim AG, Vickerman P, Johansson KA, Fadnes LT. Sci Rep. 2024 Jan 8;14(1):816…

Has the HCV cascade of care changed among people who inject drugs in England since the introduction of direct-acting antivirals?

02. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Has the HCV cascade of care changed among people who inject drugs in England since the introduction of direct-acting antivirals? Gliddon HD, Ward Z, Heinsbroek E, Croxford S, Edmundson C, Hope VD, Simmons R, Mitchell H, Hickman M, Vickerman P…

Initiation of oral hepatitis C virus treatment: Which barriers are pertinent for ambulatory individuals with a history of illicit substance use? A qualitative interview study.

02. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Initiation of oral hepatitis C virus treatment: Which barriers are pertinent for ambulatory individuals with a history of illicit substance use? A qualitative interview study. Barbati S, Strasser J, Allemann SS, Arnet I. Health Sci Rep…

High prevalence of hepatitis B virus susceptibility among persons undergoing community-based hepatitis C virus treatment.

02. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

High prevalence of hepatitis B virus susceptibility among persons undergoing community-based hepatitis C virus treatment. Campusano C, Kanner R, McDonell C, Morris M, Duarte M, Price JC. Harm Reduct J. 2024 Jan 29;21(1):25. doi: 10.118…

Eliminating Hepatitis C in Europe: Report on Policy Implementation for People Who Inject Drugs

02. Februar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Eliminating Hepatitis C in Europe: Report on Policy Implementation for People Who Inject Drugs We are excited to launch Eliminating Hepatitis C in Europe: Report on Policy Implementation for People Who Inject Drugs! The publication is part of C-EHR…

Late presentation for hepatitis C treatment: prevalence and risk factors in the Swiss Hepatitis C Cohort.

31. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Late presentation for hepatitis C treatment: prevalence and risk factors in the Swiss Hepatitis C Cohort. Brunner, Nathalie; Grischott, Thomas; Bruggmann, Philip;the Swiss Hepatitis C Cohort Study Group. European Journal of Gastroenter…

Aus für PREPVACC. Schwerer Rückschlag für die HIV-Impfstoff-Forschung

30. Januar 2024 | HIV

Aus für PREPVACC. Schwerer Rückschlag für die HIV-Impfstoff-Forschung Im Dezember 2023 wurde die PrEPVacc-Studie wegen Unwirksamkeit der untersuchten HIV-Impfstoffe gestoppt. Damit ist unwahrscheinlich, dass noch in diesem Jahrzehnt eine Impfung ge…

Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit

30. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit SAMHSA’s updated Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit provides guidance to a wide range of individuals on preventing and responding to an overdose. The toolkit also emphasizes that harm reduction a…

Recreational and Medical Cannabis Legalization and Opioid Prescriptions and Mortality.

30. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Recreational and Medical Cannabis Legalization and Opioid Prescriptions and Mortality. Nguyen HV, McGinty EE, Mital S, Alexander GC. JAMA Health Forum. 2024;5(1):e234897. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.4897 https://jam…

UK. People buying opioids and sedatives online face deadly fakes, expert warns

25. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

UK. People buying opioids and sedatives online face deadly fakes, expert warns National Crime Agency reveals 65 people have died from taking nitazenes, which are up to 100 times stronger than heroin. (The Guardian, UK, 17.01.2024) https://www.theg…

Longitudinal trends in causes of death among adults with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Europe and North America from 1996 to 2020: a collaboration of cohort studies

25. Januar 2024 | HIV

Longitudinal trends in causes of death among adults with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Europe and North America from 1996 to 2020: a collaboration of cohort studies Trickey, Adam et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thela…

PrEP-Engpässe: HIV-Experten fürchten Anstieg der Neuinfektionen

21. Januar 2024 | HIV

PrEP-Engpässe: HIV-Experten fürchten Anstieg der Neuinfektionen Berlin – Die Wirkstoffkombination Emtricitabin/Tenofovirdisoproxil für die HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe (PrEP) ist in Deutschland wegen Lieferengpässen kaum noch erhältlich. Das zeigt…

Mental Health Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Under the Influence of Psychoactive Substances: a Systematic Review.

21. Januar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Mental Health Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Under the Influence of Psychoactive Substances: a Systematic Review. Brunt, T.M., Graf, N., Deimel, D. et al. Int J Ment Health Addiction (2024). doi.org/10.1007/s11469-023-01230-8 htt…

Creating and evaluating the score to assess overdose: the OD score.

21. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Creating and evaluating the score to assess overdose: the OD score. Nagashima K, Yasuno N, Watanabe M. BMC Emerg Med. 2024 Jan 7;24(1):5. doi: 10.1186/s12873-023-00923-6. PMID: 38185623; PMCID: PMC10773033. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go…

Unintentional drug overdose: Is more frequent use of non-prescribed buprenorphine associated with lower risk of overdose?

21. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Unintentional drug overdose: Is more frequent use of non-prescribed buprenorphine associated with lower risk of overdose? Carlson RG, Daniulaityte R, Silverstein SM, Nahhas RW, Martins SS. Int J Drug Policy. 2020 Apr 17;79:102722. doi…

Opioid-related overdose deaths among people experiencing homelessness, 2017 to 2021: A population-based analysis using coroner and health administrative data from Ontario, Canada.

21. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Opioid-related overdose deaths among people experiencing homelessness, 2017 to 2021: A population-based analysis using coroner and health administrative data from Ontario, Canada. Booth RG, Shariff SZ, Carter B, Hwang SW, …

A transient positive association between direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C infection and drug-related hospitalization among people who inject drugs: Self-controlled case-series analysis of national data.

21. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

A transient positive association between direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C infection and drug-related hospitalization among people who inject drugs: Self-controlled case-series analysis of national data. McDonald SA, Hickma…

Effects of brief cognitive behavioral therapy on mental health in substance-related disorder: a randomized controlled trial.

08. Januar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Effects of brief cognitive behavioral therapy on mental health in substance-related disorder: a randomized controlled trial. Alavi SMA, Irani RD, Fattahi P, Pakseresht S. BMC Psychiatry. 2023 Dec 8;23(1):924. doi: 10.1186/s12888-023-05…

Acute quetiapine overdose is associated with risk of ectopic atrial rhythm.

08. Januar 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Acute quetiapine overdose is associated with risk of ectopic atrial rhythm. Pires M, Brigadeiro D, Luís F, Nunes J. Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2023 Sep;51(5):216-219. Epub 2023 Sep 1. PMID: 38117261. https://www.actaspsiquiatria.es/reposito…

A case with a trend of QT interval prolongation due to the introduction of methadone to a pancreatic cancer patient on levofloxacin.

08. Januar 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

A case with a trend of QT interval prolongation due to the introduction of methadone to a pancreatic cancer patient on levofloxacin. Ouchi R, Nagao M, Suzuki S, Yamagata T, Chiba M, Kurata N, Usui K, Watanabe T, Koyama K, Okada K. J Ph…

High-dose benzodiazepine use and QTc interval prolongation, a latent class analysis study.

08. Januar 2024 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

High-dose benzodiazepine use and QTc interval prolongation, a latent class analysis study. Zamboni L, Portoghese I, Casari R, Fusina F, Santin L, Lecca LI, Campagnari S, Carli S, Zandonai T, Lugoboni F. Sci Rep. 2024 Jan 2;14(1):155. d…

Xylazine in Overdose Deaths and Forensic Drug Reports in US States, 2019-2022.

08. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Xylazine in Overdose Deaths and Forensic Drug Reports in US States, 2019-2022. Cano M, Daniulaityte R, Marsiglia F. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(1):e2350630. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.50630 https://jamanetwork.com/jour…

Increasing overdose deaths among Black Americans: a review of the literature

01. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Increasing overdose deaths among Black Americans: a review of the literature Gibbons, Jason B et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 10, Issue 9, 719 - 726 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00119-0/fulltexthtt…

Associations with experience of non-fatal opioid overdose in British Columbia, Canada: a repeated cross sectional survey study.

01. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Associations with experience of non-fatal opioid overdose in British Columbia, Canada: a repeated cross sectional survey study. Ferguson M, Choisil P, Lamb J, Burmeister C, Newman C, Lock K, Tobias S, Liu L, Buxton JA. Harm Reduct J. 2…

Mortality among people who inject drugs - the interwoven roles of fentanyl and HIV: a community-based cohort study.

01. Januar 2024 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Mortality among people who inject drugs - the interwoven roles of fentanyl and HIV: a community-based cohort study. Salekešin M, Vorobjov S, Des Jarlais D, Uusküla A. Eur J Public Health. 2023 Dec 1:ckad204. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckad204…

A Giant Frontal Sinus Mucocele in an Opium Addict Patient: A Case Report.

01. Januar 2024 | Verschiedenes

A Giant Frontal Sinus Mucocele in an Opium Addict Patient: A Case Report. Motazedian G, Koushki E, Nahaei M, Salari F, Reihani H, Jabbari E, Keshtkar A. World J Plast Surg. 2023;12(2):107-111. doi: 10.52547/wjps.12.2.107. PMID: 3813038…

Comparison of ketamine with buprenorphine as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of comorbid major depressive disorder and opium use disorders: A randomized controlled trial.

01. Januar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Comparison of ketamine with buprenorphine as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of comorbid major depressive disorder and opium use disorders: A randomized controlled trial. Ahmadi J, Mansoori A, Mosavat SH, Bazrafshan A. Int J Psychi…

Right ventricular pneumatosis and extensive multi-territory air emboli in an intravenous drug user: a case report.

01. Januar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Right ventricular pneumatosis and extensive multi-territory air emboli in an intravenous drug user: a case report. Paratz ED, Chamunorwa K, Lanteri M, Chong-Halliday A, Dixon B, MacIsaac AI. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2023 Sep 11;7(9):ytad4…

Früherkennung von Lungenkrebs: G-BA nimmt Beratungen auf

01. Januar 2024 | Verschiedenes

Früherkennung von Lungenkrebs: G-BA nimmt Beratungen auf Berlin – Der Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss (G-BA) hat Beratungen zur Früherkennung von Lungenkrebs bei Raucherinnen und Rauchern mittels Niedrigdosis-Computertomografie begonnen. (aerzteblatt.de…

Hepatitis C in pregnancy.

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C in pregnancy. Lange M, Schmidt N, Kushner T. Clin Liver Dis (Hoboken). 2023 Nov 29;22(6):200-205. doi: 10.1097/CLD.0000000000000093. PMID: 38143816; PMCID: PMC10745245. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10745245/

Point-of-Care Testing for Hepatitis Viruses: A Growing Need.

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Point-of-Care Testing for Hepatitis Viruses: A Growing Need. Pauly MD, Ganova-Raeva L. Life (Basel). 2023 Nov 28;13(12):2271. doi: 10.3390/life13122271. PMID: 38137872; PMCID: PMC10744957. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC…

Hepatitis C virus cure from direct-acting antivirals and mortality: Are people with and without a history of injection drug use in the same boat? (ANRS CO22 Hepather cohort).

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C virus cure from direct-acting antivirals and mortality: Are people with and without a history of injection drug use in the same boat? (ANRS CO22 Hepather cohort). Barré T, Bourlière M, Parlati L, Ramier C, Marcellin F, Protopopesc…

Chronic hepatitis C elimination prison initiative: HCV-intensive test and treat, a whole prisoner population HCV test-and-treat program in England.

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Chronic hepatitis C elimination prison initiative: HCV-intensive test and treat, a whole prisoner population HCV test-and-treat program in England. Halford R, Christensen L, Cox S, Sheehan J, Brew I, Gillyon-Powell M, Threadgold G, O'Moore É…

Self-reported and measured adherence to hepatitis C direct-acting antiviral therapy and sustained virologic response among people who inject drugs: The HERO study.

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Self-reported and measured adherence to hepatitis C direct-acting antiviral therapy and sustained virologic response among people who inject drugs: The HERO study. Lopes SS, Pericot-Valverde I, Arnsten J, Lum PJ, Taylor LE, Mehta SH, Tsui JI…

A descriptive study of hepatitis C in people who inject drugs.

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

A descriptive study of hepatitis C in people who inject drugs. Shivaprakash P, Patel V, Shadakshari D, Verma R, Shukla L, Mahadevan J, Kandasamy A, Chand PK, Benegal V, Sethuraman L, Sharma P, Murthy P. Indian J Med Res. 2023 Dec 9. do…

Integrating viral hepatitis management into the emergency department: A further step towards viral hepatitis elimination.

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Integrating viral hepatitis management into the emergency department: A further step towards viral hepatitis elimination. Llaneras J, Ruiz-Cobo JC, Rando-Segura A, Barreira-Díaz A, Domínguez-Hernández R, Rodríguez-Frías F, Campins M, Colom J…

Prevention, testing, and treatment interventions for hepatitis B and C in refugee populations: results of a scoping review.

01. Januar 2024 | Hepatitiden

Prevention, testing, and treatment interventions for hepatitis B and C in refugee populations: results of a scoping review. Saseetharran A, Hiebert L, Gupta N, Nyirahabihirwe F, Kamali I, Ward JW. BMC Infect Dis. 2023 Dec 9;23(1):866…

Leichter Anstieg der Tuberkulose in Deutschland

01. Januar 2024 | TBC

Leichter Anstieg der Tuberkulose in Deutschland Berlin – In Deutschland ist es erstmals seit 2016 wieder zu einem wenn auch leichten Anstieg der Neuerkrankungen an einer Tuberkulose gekommen. Nach einem Report des Robert-Koch-Instituts (RKI) wurde…

RKI-Bericht zur Epidemiologie der Tuberkulose in Deutschland für 2022

01. Januar 2024 | TBC

RKI-Bericht zur Epidemiologie der Tuberkulose in Deutschland für 2022 Für das Jahr 2022 wurden insgesamt 4.076 Tuberkulose-Fälle registriert, was einer Inzidenz von 4,9 Neuerkrankungen pro 100.000 Einwohner entspricht. Nach einem deutlichen Anstieg…

Trazodone for sleep disturbance in opioid dependent patients maintained on buprenorphine: A double blind, placebo-controlled trial.

23. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Trazodone for sleep disturbance in opioid dependent patients maintained on buprenorphine: A double blind, placebo-controlled trial. Goyal P, Kattula D, Rao R, Bhad R, Mishra AK, Dhawan A. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2023 Sep 1;250:110891. doi…

Britische Statistik: So viele Drogentote wie seit 1993 nicht

23. Dezember 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Britische Statistik: So viele Drogentote wie seit 1993 nicht London – In England und Wales sind zuletzt so viele Drogentote gemeldet worden wie seit rund 30 Jahren nicht. Im vergangenen Jahr wurden demnach 4.907 Todesfälle mit Drogen in Verbindung…

Hepatitis C in Europa unterschiedlich weit verbreitet

23. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C in Europa unterschiedlich weit verbreitet Stockholm – Im Europäischen Wirtschaftsraum (EU/EAA) sind etwa 1,8 Millionen Menschen mit Hepatitis C infiziert, wobei die Prävalenz in Süd- und vor allem Osteuropa deutlich höher ist. Fast ein…

Aktualisiert: Versorgung mit PrEP-Medikament offenbar doch gefährdet

23. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Aktualisiert: Versorgung mit PrEP-Medikament offenbar doch gefährdet Immer mehr Apotheken können das Medikament für die HIV-Prophylaxe nicht mehr nachbestellen. Die Deutsche Aidshilfe hat sich an die zuständigen Stellen des Bundes gewendet. (Deutsc…

In the balance: No new diagnosis needed in addition to opioid use disorder to study harms associated with long-term opioid therapy.

19. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

In the balance: No new diagnosis needed in addition to opioid use disorder to study harms associated with long-term opioid therapy. Drexler, K., Edens, E.L., Trafton, J.A. and Compton, W.M. (2024), Addiction, 119: 6-8. doi.org/10.1111/…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in heroin users: An underappreciated issue with clinical ramifications.

17. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in heroin users: An underappreciated issue with clinical ramifications. Darke, S., Farrell, M., Duflou, J. and Lappin, J. (2023), Addiction. doi.org/10.1111/add.16407 https://onlinelibrary.wi…

EMCDDA. Prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs — 2023 update

17. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

EMCDDA. Prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs — 2023 update This joint guidance report explores good public health practices that can support effective policies to reduce infections. Common blood-borne viruses…

Rapid Treatment of Anhedonia With Pramipexole as Adjunct to Buprenorphine in Opioid Use Disorder.

17. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Rapid Treatment of Anhedonia With Pramipexole as Adjunct to Buprenorphine in Opioid Use Disorder. Laubenthal CE, Escalona R, Welch JE. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2023 Oct 26;25(5):22cr03535. doi: 10.4088/PCC.22cr03535. PMID: 37923…

Schottland. Stop the Drug Deaths! (Resources)

17. Dezember 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Schottland. Stop the Drug Deaths! (Resources) Posters, Socials, Booklets. (SDF – Scottish Drugs Forum, Dezember 2023) https://www.stopthedeaths.com/resources-1

Deutschland. Häufung von Drogennotfällen durch Fentanyl

17. Dezember 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Deutschland. Häufung von Drogennotfällen durch Fentanyl Fachleute aus Suchtforschung und Suchthilfe schlagen Alarm: In Deutschland könnte die Zahl der Drogennotfälle bald drastisch zunehmen. Damit die Zahl der Todesopfer nicht steigt, gilt es…

EMCDDA. HIV among people who inject drugs: Data factsheet

17. Dezember 2023 | HIV

EMCDDA. HIV among people who inject drugs: Data factsheet What are the latest data telling us about HIV among people who inject drugs? Under the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the 29 EMCDDA countr…

England: HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe geht mit Anstieg von anderen sexuell übertragbaren Infektionen einher

17. Dezember 2023 | HIV

England: HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe geht mit Anstieg von anderen sexuell übertragbaren Infektionen einher London – Die Einführung der Präexpositionsprophylaxe hat in England zu dem erwarteten Rückgang der HIV-Neuinfektionen geführt. Sie scheint a…

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and its implementation in the PrEP Impact Trial in England: a pragmatic health technology assessment

17. Dezember 2023 | HIV

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and its implementation in the PrEP Impact Trial in England: a pragmatic health technology assessment Sullivan, Ann K et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 10, Issue 12, e790 - e806 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lan…

EMCDDA. Viral hepatitis elimination barometer among people who inject drugs in Europe

17. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

EMCDDA. Viral hepatitis elimination barometer among people who inject drugs in Europe About the elimination barometer The elimination barometer for hepatitis B and C among people who inject drugs is designed to support countries affiliated to the…

HIV, hepatitis & drug policy reform

17. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

HIV, hepatitis & drug policy reform This report, “HIV, Hepatitis & Drug Policy Reform” follows the Global Commission’s thematic reports on “The War on Drugs and HIV/AIDS” (2012) and “The Negative Impact of the War on Drugs on Public Health…

HIV, hepatitis & drug policy reform

17. Dezember 2023 | HIV

A decade of HCV drugs

17. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

A decade of HCV drugs The FDA’s approval of Gilead’s hepatitis C virus (HCV) drug sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) in December 2013 made big healthcare waves. Drug developers heralded the long-awaited arrival of a wonder drug that promised to wipe out a previo…

Novel therapies for hepatitis C — one pill fits all?

17. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

Novel therapies for hepatitis C — one pill fits all? Manns, M., von Hahn, T. Nat Rev Drug Discov 12, 595–610 (2013). doi.org/10.1038/nrd4050 https://www.nature.com/articles/nrd4050

Screening Heroin Smokers Attending Community Drug Clinics for Change in Lung Function

12. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Screening Heroin Smokers Attending Community Drug Clinics for Change in Lung Function Nightingale, Rebecca et al. CHEST, Volume 157, Issue 3, 558 - 565 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(19)34224-2/fulltexthttps://journal…

Burden of tuberculosis among vulnerable populations worldwide: an overview of systematic reviews

04. Dezember 2023 | TBC

Burden of tuberculosis among vulnerable populations worldwide: an overview of systematic reviews Litvinjenko, Stefan et al. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Volume 23, Issue 12, 1395 - 1407 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/P…

Postmortem toxicology findings from the Camden Opioid Research Initiative.

04. Dezember 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Postmortem toxicology findings from the Camden Opioid Research Initiative. Kusic DM, Heil J, Zajic S, Brangan A, Dairo O, Heil S, et al. (2023) PLoS ONE 18(11): e0292674. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0292674 https://journals.plos.org/…

"Tranq-dope" overdose and mortality: lethality induced by fentanyl and xylazine.

04. Dezember 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

"Tranq-dope" overdose and mortality: lethality induced by fentanyl and xylazine. Smith MA, Biancorosso SL, Camp JD, Hailu SH, Johansen AN, Morris MH, Carlson HN. Front Pharmacol. 2023 Oct 26;14:1280289. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1280289…

The Complex Interplay Relationship between HCV Infection, Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Occurrence.

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

The Complex Interplay Relationship between HCV Infection, Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Occurrence. Cavalletto L, Villa E, Chemello L. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Oct 28;15(21):5196. doi: 10.3390/cancers152151…

Hepatitis C Prevalence on the Rise but Screening at Safety Net Institutions Lagging behind.

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Prevalence on the Rise but Screening at Safety Net Institutions Lagging behind. Prasa J, Karim SS, Jacob B, Mustacchia P. Int J Hepatol. 2023 Nov 8;2023:3650746. doi: 10.1155/2023/3650746. PMID: 38027071; PMCID: PMC10651336…

The adjusted prevalence of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) in 25 countries and territories

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

The adjusted prevalence of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) in 25 countries and territories Razavi-Shearer, D. et al. Journal of Hepatology, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(23)05285-6/fulltexthttps://www…

Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care with a mobile clinic in Southern Denmark.

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care with a mobile clinic in Southern Denmark. Dröse S, Øvrehus ALH, Holm DK, Røge BT, Christensen PB. Int J Drug Policy. 2023 Sep 13;121:104180. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104180. Epub ahead of pri…

Peer-delivered point-of-care testing and linkage to treatment for hepatitis C virus infection among marginalized populations through a mobile clinic in Copenhagen, Denmark.

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

Peer-delivered point-of-care testing and linkage to treatment for hepatitis C virus infection among marginalized populations through a mobile clinic in Copenhagen, Denmark. Demant J, Krohn-Dehli L, Van der Veen J, Øvrehus A, Lazarus JV, Weis…

Population-based screening works: Effect of integrating screening for hepatitis B and C into the general health check-up in Germany

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

Population-based screening works: Effect of integrating screening for hepatitis B and C into the general health check-up in Germany Hüppe, Dietrich et al. Journal of Hepatology, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article…

Lungenkrebsscreening erhöht Langzeitüberlebensrate dramatisch

04. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Lungenkrebsscreening erhöht Langzeitüberlebensrate dramatisch New York – Wenn Lungenkrebs im Frühstadium im Rahmen eines jährliche durchgeführten Lungenkrebsscreenings detektiert wurde, liegt die 20-Jahres-Überlebensrate in den USA derzeit bei 81…

Comparative study of pulmonary functions test among different substances abusers.

04. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Comparative study of pulmonary functions test among different substances abusers. Mohamed HSM, Ali IA. BMC Pulm Med. 2023 Nov 20;23(1):452. doi: 10.1186/s12890-023-02760-6. PMID: 37986058; PMCID: PMC10662557. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih…

Psychiatric comorbidities and concurrent substance use among people who inject drugs: a single-centre hospital-based study.

04. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Psychiatric comorbidities and concurrent substance use among people who inject drugs: a single-centre hospital-based study. Kar H, Gania AM, Bandy A, Ud Din Dar N, Rafiq F. Sci Rep. 2023 Nov 4;13(1):19053. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-45633…

The association between traumatic experiences and substance and behavioral addictions in late adolescence: A role for PTSD and cPTSD as potential mediators.

04. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

The association between traumatic experiences and substance and behavioral addictions in late adolescence: A role for PTSD and cPTSD as potential mediators. Rossi R, Reda F, Federico I, Jannini TB, Socci V, D'Aurizio G, Pettorruso M, Pacitti…

Health-related quality of life of people who inject drugs: The ETHOS Engage Study.

04. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Health-related quality of life of people who inject drugs: The ETHOS Engage Study. Cheng Q, Valerio H, Cunningham EB, Shih ST, Silk D, Conway A, Treloar C, Murray C, Henderson C, Amin J, Read P, Dore GJ, Grebely J; ETHOS Engage Study Group.&n…

Gender, homelessness, hospitalization and methamphetamine use fuel depression among people who inject drugs: implications for innovative prevention and care strategies.

04. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Gender, homelessness, hospitalization and methamphetamine use fuel depression among people who inject drugs: implications for innovative prevention and care strategies. Moulis L, Le SM, Hai VV, Huong DT, Minh KP, Oanh KTH, Rapoud D, Quillet C…

Lower cortical thickness and increased brain aging in adults with cocaine use disorder.

04. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

Lower cortical thickness and increased brain aging in adults with cocaine use disorder. Schinz D, Schmitz-Koep B, Tahedl M, Teckenberg T, Schultz V, Schulz J, Zimmer C, Sorg C, Gaser C, Hedderich DM. Front Psychiatry. 2023 Nov 13;14:12…

Extrabudgetäre Vergütung von HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe bis 2025

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Extrabudgetäre Vergütung von HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe bis 2025 Berlin – Die medikamentöse HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe (PrEP) für Versicherte mit einem substanziellen HIV-Risiko wird bis vorerst 31. Dezember 2025 weiterhin extrabudgetär und dam…

Umfrage zum Welt-Aids-Tag: 80 Prozent der niedergelassenen HIV-Mediziner:innen befürchten Versorgungslücken

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Umfrage zum Welt-Aids-Tag: 80 Prozent der niedergelassenen HIV-Mediziner:innen befürchten Versorgungslücken Die medizinische Versorgung von Menschen mit HIV könnte in Deutschland langfristig in Gefahr sein. Dies legt eine neue Umfrage unter niederg…

Sorge um Ausbreitung von HIV in Osteuropa

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Sorge um Ausbreitung von HIV in Osteuropa München – Zum Welt-Aids-Tag am 1. Dezember warnen Experten vor einer neuerlichen Ausbreitung der Krankheit in Osteuropa. „Besonders in Osteuropa steigt die Neuinfektionsrate weiter an“, sagte der Infektiol…

Ageism: the -ism affecting the lives of older people living with HIV

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Ageism: the -ism affecting the lives of older people living with HIV Guaraldi, Giovanni et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(23)00226-6/fulltexthttps://www.thelancet.com/jo…

Immer mehr Menschen schützen sich mit Medikament vor HIV

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Immer mehr Menschen schützen sich mit Medikament vor HIV Berlin – Immer mehr Menschen in Deutschland nehmen laut Robert-Koch-Institut (RKI) Medikamente zum Schutz vor einer HIV-Infektion. „Nach Schätzungen nutzten im September etwa 39.000 Menschen…

Deutlich mehr gemeldete HIV-Infektionen in der EU

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Deutlich mehr gemeldete HIV-Infektionen in der EU Kopenhagen – Im Jahr 2022 gab es im Europäischen Wirtschaftsraum (EWR) gegenüber dem Jahr 2021 einen Anstieg bei den gemeldeten HIV-Infektionen. Im Vergleich zu 2019 ist die Zahl der Meldungen aber…

Global, regional, and country-level coverage of testing and treatment for HIV and hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs: a systematic review.

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Global, regional, and country-level coverage of testing and treatment for HIV and hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs: a systematic review. Hajarizadeh B, Kairouz A, Ottaviano S, Ireland J, Willing A, Cunningham E, Webb P, Col…

Global, regional, and country-level coverage of testing and treatment for HIV and hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs: a systematic review.

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

People who inject drugs: testing and treatment of HIV and HCV

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

People who inject drugs: testing and treatment of HIV and HCV Sarker, Md Safiullah The Lancet Global Health, Volume 11, Issue 12, e1832 - e1833 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(23)00487-4/fulltext.thelancet.co…

People who inject drugs: testing and treatment of HIV and HCV

04. Dezember 2023 | Hepatitiden

Pride

04. Dezember 2023 | HIV

Pride Malebranche D. JAMA. Published online December 01, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.25077 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38039008/

A descriptive coronial study of heroin toxicity deaths in Australia, 2020–2022: Characteristics, toxicology and survival times.

02. Dezember 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

A descriptive coronial study of heroin toxicity deaths in Australia, 2020–2022: Characteristics, toxicology and survival times. Darke, S, Duflou, J, Peacock, A, Farrell, M, Lappin, J. Addiction. 2023. doi.org/1…

Clinical considerations for the management of xylazine overdoses and xylazine-related wounds.

02. Dezember 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Clinical considerations for the management of xylazine overdoses and xylazine-related wounds. Sue, K.L. and Hawk, K. (2023), Clinical considerations for the management of xylazine overdoses and xylazine-related wounds. Sue, K.L…

Clinical considerations for the management of xylazine overdoses and xylazine-related wounds.

02. Dezember 2023 | Verschiedenes

EMCDDA. Prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs — 2023 update (2)

30. November 2023 | Verschiedenes

Methadone-Involved Overdose Deaths in the US Before and After Federal Policy Changes Expanding Take-Home Methadone Doses From Opioid Treatment Programs.

30. November 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Methadone-Involved Overdose Deaths in the US Before and After Federal Policy Changes Expanding Take-Home Methadone Doses From Opioid Treatment Programs. Jones CM, Compton WM, Han B, Baldwin G, Volkow ND. JAMA Psychi…

Coronafolgen belasten Kampf gegen Tuberkulose

09. November 2023 | TBC

Coronafolgen belasten Kampf gegen Tuberkulose Genf – Als Folge der Coronapandemie ist die Zahl der neuen Tuberkuloseerkrankungen voriges Jahr auf geschätzte 10,6 Millionen gestiegen. Das teilte die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) mit. Nach zuvor j…

Crack Cocaine Use-Related Spinal Cord Infarct.

06. November 2023 | Verschiedenes

Crack Cocaine Use-Related Spinal Cord Infarct. Adidam Venkata S, Hakobyan N, Yang H, Sunik A, Khaneja A. Cureus. 2023 Sep 14;15(9):e45207. doi: 10.7759/cureus.45207. PMID: 37842380; PMCID: PMC10576216. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar…

Postmortem toxicology findings from the Camden Opioid Research Initiative.

06. November 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Postmortem toxicology findings from the Camden Opioid Research Initiative. Kusic DM, Heil J, Zajic S, Brangan A, Dairo O, Heil S, Feigin G, Kacinko S, Buono RJ, Ferraro TN, Rafeq R, Haroz R, Baston K, Bodofsky E, Sabia M, Salzman M, Resch A, Madzo J…

Large variations in all-cause and overdose mortality among >13,000 patients in and out of opioid maintenance treatment in different settings: a comparative registry linkage study.

06. November 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Large variations in all-cause and overdose mortality among >13,000 patients in and out of opioid maintenance treatment in different settings: a comparative registry linkage study. Gabrhelík R, Hesse M, Nechanská B, Handal M, Mravčík V, Tjag…

Charting the fourth wave: Geographic, temporal, race/ethnicity and demographic trends in polysubstance fentanyl overdose deaths in the United States, 2010–2021.

06. November 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Charting the fourth wave: Geographic, temporal, race/ethnicity and demographic trends in polysubstance fentanyl overdose deaths in the United States, 2010–2021. Friedman, J, Shover, CL. Addiction. 2023; 118(12): 2477–2…

Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Program among Prison Inmates, Israel.

06. November 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Program among Prison Inmates, Israel. Eisen L, Mor Z, Madar M, Rabinovitch R, Dadon Y, Sheffer R, Kaliner E, Goldstein L. Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Nov;29(11):2358-2361. doi: 10.3201/eid2911.230728. PMID: 37877…

Long-term trends in hepatitis C prevalence, treatment uptake and liver-related events in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study.

06. November 2023 | Hepatitiden

Long-term trends in hepatitis C prevalence, treatment uptake and liver-related events in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study. Baumann L, Braun DL, Cavassini M, Stoeckle M, Bernasconi E, Schmid P, Calmy A, Haerry D, Béguelin C, Fux CA, Wandeler G, Suria…

A pilot study to understand and respond to loss, theft, and misplacement of hepatitis C treatment medication for people who inject drugs.

06. November 2023 | Hepatitiden

A pilot study to understand and respond to loss, theft, and misplacement of hepatitis C treatment medication for people who inject drugs. Morris MD, McDonell C, Kim RG, Laguardia Y, Kanner R, Price JC. Clin Liver Dis (Hoboken). 2023 May…

HIV and an Ageing Population-What Are the Medical, Psychosocial, and Palliative Care Challenges in Healthcare Provisions.

06. November 2023 | HIV

HIV and an Ageing Population-What Are the Medical, Psychosocial, and Palliative Care Challenges in Healthcare Provisions. Ahmed MH, Ahmed F, Abu-Median AB, Panourgia M, Owles H, Ochieng B, Ahamed H, Wale J, Dietsch B, Mital D. Microorgan…

Incident cancers attributable to using opium and smoking cigarettes in the Golestan cohort study.

06. November 2023 | Verschiedenes

Incident cancers attributable to using opium and smoking cigarettes in the Golestan cohort study. Alcala K, Poustchi H, Viallon V, Islami F, Pourshams A, Sadjadi A, Nemati S, Khoshnia M, Gharavi A, Roshandel G, Hashemian M, Dawsey SM, Abnet CC…

Acute Psychotic Episode Precipitated by Opioid Withdrawal in a Case of Bipolar I Disorder.

06. November 2023 | Verschiedenes

Acute Psychotic Episode Precipitated by Opioid Withdrawal in a Case of Bipolar I Disorder. Shah DB, Fichadia PA, Shah FH, Patel SS, Jain IN. Cureus. 2023 Sep 19;15(9):e45538. doi: 10.7759/cureus.45538. PMID: 37868375; PMCID: PMC10585184…

The prevalence of constipation and its relation to sweet taste preference among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment.

06. November 2023 | Verschiedenes

The prevalence of constipation and its relation to sweet taste preference among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment. Sason A, Adelson M, Schreiber S, Peles E. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 Aug 1;225:108836. doi: 10.1016/j.drug…

Neurocognitive, psychiatric, and substance use characteristics in a diverse sample of persons with OUD who are starting methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone in opioid treatment programs.

06. November 2023 | Verschiedenes

Neurocognitive, psychiatric, and substance use characteristics in a diverse sample of persons with OUD who are starting methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone in opioid treatment programs. Scott TM, Arnsten J, Olsen JP, Arias F, Cunningham CO, Ri…

Cocaine and Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Evidence.

06. November 2023 | Verschiedenes

Cocaine and Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Evidence. Rendon LF, Malta S, Leung J, Badenes R, Nozari A, Bilotta F. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023; 12(16):5207. doi.org/10.3390/jcm1216…

The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Epidemiological Situation of Tuberculosis in Europe.

05. November 2023 | TBC

The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Epidemiological Situation of Tuberculosis in Europe. Wilczek NA, Brzyska A, Bogucka J, Sielwanowska WE, Żybowska M, Piecewicz-Szczęsna H, Smoleń A. J Clin Med. 2023 Oct 16;12(20):6554. doi: 10.3390/jcm12…

Incidence of TB disease among persons who use drugs in California.

29. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Incidence of TB disease among persons who use drugs in California. Frazier C, Nabity SA, Flood J. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2023 Oct 1;27(10):781-783. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.23.0228. PMID: 37749841; PMCID: PMC10519387. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih…

Bowel obstruction in body-packing: A case report and literature review.

29. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Bowel obstruction in body-packing: A case report and literature review. Honar BN, Mollaverdi G, Aghajanian S, Bagherpour JZ. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Aug;109:108503. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108503. Epub 2023 Jul 13. PMID: 37481974; PM…

Opioid-related overdose deaths among people experiencing homelessness, 2017 to 2021: A population-based analysis using coroner and health administrative data from Ontario, Canada.

28. Oktober 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Finanzierung der Tabakentwöhnung: Rauchstopp nicht auf Patienten abwälzen

20. Oktober 2023 | TBC

Finanzierung der Tabakentwöhnung: Rauchstopp nicht auf Patienten abwälzen Dtsch Arztebl 2023; 120(42): A-1735 / B-1478 Windisch, Wolfram https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/234849

Chronische Hepatitis B: HBV-spezifische siRNA-Moleküle senken die Viruslast in klinisch relevantem Maße

20. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

Chronische Hepatitis B: HBV-spezifische siRNA-Moleküle senken die Viruslast in klinisch relevantem Maße Dtsch Arztebl 2023; 120(42): A-1744 / B-1486 Gerste, Ronald D. https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/234859

Scientific advances and the end of tuberculosis: a report from the Lancet Commission on Tuberculosis

20. Oktober 2023 | TBC

Scientific advances and the end of tuberculosis: a report from the Lancet Commission on Tuberculosis Reid, Michael et al. The Lancet, Volume 402, Issue 10411, 1473 - 1498 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-673…

E-Learning: HIV-Wissen für Klinik und Praxis

19. Oktober 2023 | HIV

E-Learning: HIV-Wissen für Klinik und Praxis Berlin – HIV-Grundlagen, HIV-Diagnostik in der Praxis, angemessener Umgang mit HIV-positiven Menschen: Eine neue Onlinefortbildung will die wichtigsten Informationen über HIV in Klinik und Praxis an Ärzt…

11 Notfälle durch Opioide: Wie helfen Sie Patienten – wie retten Sie Leben? Testen Sie Ihr Wissen

19. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

11 Notfälle durch Opioide: Wie helfen Sie Patienten – wie retten Sie Leben? Testen Sie Ihr Wissen (Medscape, 19.10.2023. https://deutsch.medscape.com/artikelansicht/4913008

Positionspapier zur Implementierung eines nationalen organisierten Programms in Deutschland zur Früherkennung von Lungenkrebs in Risikopopulationen mittels Low-dose-CT-Screening inklusive Management von abklärungsbedürftigen Screeningbefunden [Statement p

19. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Positionspapier zur Implementierung eines nationalen organisierten Programms in Deutschland zur Früherkennung von Lungenkrebs in Risikopopulationen mittels Low-dose-CT-Screening inklusive Management von abklärungsbedürftigen Screeningbefunden [State…

Positionspapier zur Implementierung eines nationalen organisierten Programms in Deutschland zur Früherkennung von Lungenkrebs in Risikopopulationen

19. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Fachgesellschaften legen Eckpunkte für Früherkennungsprogramm Lungenkrebs vor

19. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Fachgesellschaften legen Eckpunkte für Früherkennungsprogramm Lungenkrebs vor Berlin – in Deutschland sterben jedes Jahr rund 45.000 Menschen an Lungenkrebs. Eine Arbeitsgruppe der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Pneumologie und Beatmungsmedizin (DGP), d…

Prioritizing persons deprived of liberty in global guidelines for tuberculosis preventive treatment.

19. Oktober 2023 | TBC

Prioritizing persons deprived of liberty in global guidelines for tuberculosis preventive treatment. Narayan A, Salindri AD, Keshavjee S, Muyoyeta M, Velen K, Rueda ZV, et al. (2023) PLoS Med 20(10): e1004288. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pme…

WHO-Richtlinien zur Tuberkuloseprävention Inhaftierter in der Kritik

19. Oktober 2023 | TBC

WHO-Richtlinien zur Tuberkuloseprävention Inhaftierter in der Kritik Stanford – Bei der Prävention von Tuberkulose sollte der Fokus verstärkt auf zusätzliche Risikogruppen, wie inhaftierte Menschen, gerichtet werden. Amerikanische Wissenschaftler we…

Hepatitis C: Alkoholkonsum hat keinen Einfluss auf Wirkung der Medikamente

19. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C: Alkoholkonsum hat keinen Einfluss auf Wirkung der Medikamente Atlanta/Georgia – Anders als bei der früheren Interferon-Therapie der Hepatitis C (HCV) erzielen alkoholabhängige Patienten mit den heute verwendeten direkt antiviral wirksa…

Kanada. Smoking, Not Injecting, Now Linked to Two-Thirds of BC Overdose Deaths

16. Oktober 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Kanada. Smoking, Not Injecting, Now Linked to Two-Thirds of BC Overdose Deaths mid a mass exodus from injecting drugs to smoking them, the push for safe consumption sites (SCS) in North America has yet to fully mobilize around safe inhalation spaces…

The association between temperature and alcohol- and substance-related disorder hospital visits in New York State.

16. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

The association between temperature and alcohol- and substance-related disorder hospital visits in New York State. Parks, R.M., Rowland, S.T., Do, V. et al. Commun Med 3, 118 (2023). doi.org/10.1038/s43856-023-00346-1 https://www.nat…

Opioid Prescription in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review of Comparing Safety and Efficacy of Opioid Use in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

08. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Opioid Prescription in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review of Comparing Safety and Efficacy of Opioid Use in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients. Odoma VA, Pitliya A, AlEdani E, Bhangu J, Javed K, Manshahia PK, Nahar S, Kanda…

Cocaine Induced Aneurysmal Dilation of Left Main Coronary Artery.

08. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Cocaine Induced Aneurysmal Dilation of Left Main Coronary Artery. Zhou L, Seecheran R, Challa A, Vasudeva R, Shaheen W. Kans J Med. 2023 Sep 25;16:244-245. doi: 10.17161/kjm.vol16.20048. PMID: 37791023; PMCID: PMC10544888. https://www.nc…

Association Patterns of Antisocial Personality Disorder across Substance Use Disorders.

08. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Association Patterns of Antisocial Personality Disorder across Substance Use Disorders. Low A, Stiltner B, Nunez YZ, Adhikari K, Deak JD, Pietrzak RH, Kranzler HR, Gelernter J, Polimanti R. medRxiv [Preprint]. 2023 Sep 15:2023.09.15.2329…

The Association Between Self-Reported Anxiety and Retention in Opioid Agonist Therapy: Findings From a Canadian Pragmatic Trial.

08. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

The Association Between Self-Reported Anxiety and Retention in Opioid Agonist Therapy: Findings From a Canadian Pragmatic Trial. Bahji A, Bastien G, Bach P, Choi J, Le Foll B, Lim R, Jutras-Aswad D, Socias ME. Can J Psychiatry. 2023 Sep…

Public health impact and harm reduction implications of xylazine-involved overdoses: a narrative review.

06. Oktober 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Public health impact and harm reduction implications of xylazine-involved overdoses: a narrative review. Zhu DT. Harm Reduct J. 2023 Sep 12;20(1):131. doi: 10.1186/s12954-023-00867-x. PMID: 37700329; PMCID: PMC10498612. https://www.ncbi…

Bekämpfung von HIV in Europa hinkt UN-Zielen hinterher

06. Oktober 2023 | HIV

Bekämpfung von HIV in Europa hinkt UN-Zielen hinterher Solna – Bei der Bekämpfung des HI-Virus (HIV) drohen Europa und Zentralasien die Ziele der Vereinten Nationen für 2025 zu verfehlen. Wie das Europäische Zentrum für die Prävention und Kontrolle…

Puffy hand syndrome with histopathological evidence of a cutaneous granulomatous reaction to starch in the setting of prior intravenous drug use.

04. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Puffy hand syndrome with histopathological evidence of a cutaneous granulomatous reaction to starch in the setting of prior intravenous drug use. Barrera TM, Venegas O, Jackson T, Sow Y, Wachuku CI, Elenitsas R, Taylor S, Mollanazar N.&nb…

Hippocampal and Cerebellar Involvement in Opioid-Associated Amnestic Syndrome: A Unique Case Report.

04. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Hippocampal and Cerebellar Involvement in Opioid-Associated Amnestic Syndrome: A Unique Case Report. McConnell E, Bai J. Cureus. 2023 Aug 28;15(8):e44248. doi: 10.7759/cureus.44248. PMID: 37772208; PMCID: PMC10524798. https://www.ncbi.nl…

Case Report of Very-Low-Dose Fentanyl Causing Fentanyl-Induced Chest Wall Rigidity.

04. Oktober 2023 | Verschiedenes

Case Report of Very-Low-Dose Fentanyl Causing Fentanyl-Induced Chest Wall Rigidity. Zoorob R, Uptegrove L, Park BL. Cureus. 2023 Aug 20;15(8):e43788. doi: 10.7759/cureus.43788. PMID: 37731415; PMCID: PMC10508708. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih…

All-cause hospitalisation among people living with HIV according to gender, mode of HIV acquisition, ethnicity, and geographical origin in Europe and North America: findings from the ART-CC cohort collaboration

04. Oktober 2023 | HIV

All-cause hospitalisation among people living with HIV according to gender, mode of HIV acquisition, ethnicity, and geographical origin in Europe and North America: findings from the ART-CC cohort collaboration Rein, Sophia M et al. The Lancet Publi…

Alcohol Use and Sustained Virologic Response to Hepatitis C Virus Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

Alcohol Use and Sustained Virologic Response to Hepatitis C Virus Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy. Cartwright EJ, Pierret C, Minassian C, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(9):e2335715. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.35715 ht…

Cardioprotective effect of antiviral therapy among hepatitis C infected patients: A meta-analysis.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

Cardioprotective effect of antiviral therapy among hepatitis C infected patients: A meta-analysis. Jaiswal V, Ang SP, Hanif M, Jha M, Kumar V, Siddiq A, Vachhani B, Halder A, Koifman M, Jeanty H, Soni S, Subhan Waleed M, Kumar T, Huang H, Band…

Hepatitis C screening and linkage to care with a mobile clinic in Southern Denmark.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

Connecting patients notified with hepatitis C to treatment (CONNECT Study): A randomized controlled trial of active case management by a health department to support primary care practitioners.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

Connecting patients notified with hepatitis C to treatment (CONNECT Study): A randomized controlled trial of active case management by a health department to support primary care practitioners. Marukutira T, Barter R, Moore KP, Hellard ME, Ric…

A community-based strategy to eliminate hepatitis C among people who inject drugs in Vietnam.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

A community-based strategy to eliminate hepatitis C among people who inject drugs in Vietnam. Nagot N, Binh NT, Hong TT, Vinh VH, Quillet C, Vallo R, Huong DT, Hai Oanh KT, Thanh NTT, Rapoud D, Quynh BTN, Nguyen DQ, Feelemyer J, Michel L, Vick…

REACT study group. Sexual and drug use risk behaviour trajectories among people treated for recent HCV infection: the REACT study.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

REACT study group. Sexual and drug use risk behaviour trajectories among people treated for recent HCV infection: the REACT study. Carson JM, Barbieri S, Cunningham E, Mao E, van der Valk M, Rockstroh JK, Hellard M, Kim A, Bhagani S, Feld JJ…

CHIME - A tailored HCV microelimination project in Viennese people who inject drugs at drug centralized substitution centers.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

CHIME - A tailored HCV microelimination project in Viennese people who inject drugs at drug centralized substitution centers. Schwarz C, Schubert R, Schwarz M, Schütz A, Jenke A, Bauer D, Steinwender B, Gutic E, Reiberger T, Haltmayer H, Gschw…

Metabolic, renal, and hematological changes in chronic hepatitis C patients achieving rapid virologic response after 12 weeks of direct-acting antiviral treatment: A prospective cohort study.

04. Oktober 2023 | Hepatitiden

Metabolic, renal, and hematological changes in chronic hepatitis C patients achieving rapid virologic response after 12 weeks of direct-acting antiviral treatment: A prospective cohort study. Thi Thu PN, Hoang Van D, Ngo Thi Quynh M, Tran Thi…

Charting the fourth wave: Geographic, temporal, race/ethnicity and demographic trends in polysubstance fentanyl overdose deaths in the United States, 2010–2021.

04. Oktober 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Changing dynamics of drug overdoses in the United Kingdom: An attempt to replicate the Jalal et al. findings of steady exponential growth.

24. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Changing dynamics of drug overdoses in the United Kingdom: An attempt to replicate the Jalal et al. findings of steady exponential growth. Aziani A, Caulkins JP. Int J Drug Policy. 2023 Aug 4;119:104146. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.1…

Implementierung eines Pretomanid-basierten Therapieregimes bei multiresistenter Tuberkulose

24. September 2023 | TBC

Implementierung eines Pretomanid-basierten Therapieregimes bei multiresistenter Tuberkulose The implementation of a pretomanid-based treatment regime for multiresistant tuberculosis: a case series. Joean O, Trauth J, Ahrenstorf G, Kuhns M, Fri…

Impact of HCV Testing and Treatment on HCV Transmission Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Who Inject Drugs in San Francisco: A Modelling Analysis.

24. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Impact of HCV Testing and Treatment on HCV Transmission Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Who Inject Drugs in San Francisco: A Modelling Analysis. Artenie A, Stone J, Facente SN, Fraser H, Hecht J, Rhodes P, McFarland W, Wilson E, Hickman M…

Fentanyl-Associated Overdose Deaths Outside the Hospital.

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Fentanyl-Associated Overdose Deaths Outside the Hospital. Jeffery MM, Stevens M, D'Onofrio G, Melnick ER. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jul 6;389(1):87-88. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc2304991. Epub 2023 Jun 21. PMID: 37342960. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/1…

Tools For Your Practice: Check Drug Interactions

13. September 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Tools For Your Practice: Check Drug Interactions Search from 9200+ Rx and OTC drugs, herbals, and supplements. Easily assess medication interactions and ensure patient safety. (Medscape, USA, abgefragt am 11.09.2023) https://reference.medscape…

Hydroxyzine-Induced Torsade De Pointes: A Case Report and a Literature Review.

13. September 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Hydroxyzine-Induced Torsade De Pointes: A Case Report and a Literature Review. Afzal MA, Khalid N, Abdullah M, Ul-Haiy A, Michael P. Cureus. 2023 Jul 9;15(7):e41588. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41588. PMID: 37559846; PMCID: PMC10407684. https://…

Non-fatal overdose risk associated with prescribing opioid agonists concurrently with other medication: Cohort study conducted using linked primary care, secondary care and mortality records.

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Non-fatal overdose risk associated with prescribing opioid agonists concurrently with other medication: Cohort study conducted using linked primary care, secondary care and mortality records. Domzaridou, E, Carr, MJ, Millar, T, Webb…

Trends in Rates of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Opioid-Related Deaths for Youths in Ontario, Canada, 2013-2021.

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Trends in Rates of Opioid Agonist Treatment and Opioid-Related Deaths for Youths in Ontario, Canada, 2013-2021. Rosic T, Kolla G, Leece P, Kitchen S, Gomes T. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Jul 3;6(7):e2321947. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.21…

Methadone Maintenance and QT-Interval: Prevalence and Risk Factors-Is It Effective to Switch Therapy to Levomethadone?

13. September 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Methadone Maintenance and QT-Interval: Prevalence and Risk Factors-Is It Effective to Switch Therapy to Levomethadone? Santin L, Verlato G, Tfaily A, Manera R, Zinfollino G, Fusina F, Lugoboni F. Biomedicines. 2023 Jul 26;11(8):2109. doi…

A Rare Presentation of Levetiracetam-Induced Torsades De Pointes.

13. September 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

A Rare Presentation of Levetiracetam-Induced Torsades De Pointes. Mann H, Kusayev J, Pandey S, Aryal B, Solaimanzadeh I. Cureus. 2023 Jun 23;15(6):e40866. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40866. PMID: 37492848; PMCID: PMC10365144. https://www.ncbi.nl…

Vitamin B12-Mangel: Freizeitdroge Lachgas kann zu bleibenden neurologischen Schäden führen

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Vitamin B12-Mangel: Freizeitdroge Lachgas kann zu bleibenden neurologischen Schäden führen Toronto – Die zunehmende Beliebtheit von Distickstoffmonoxid (Lachgas) als Partydroge hat das Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ 2023; DOI: 10.1503/cm…

Diagnosis and management of toxicity associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Diagnosis and management of toxicity associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide Cyrille De Halleux, David N. Juurlink CMAJ Aug 2023, 195 (32) E1075-E1081; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.230196 https://www.cmaj.ca/content/195/32/E1075

Abnormal cerebral metabolism and metabolic connectivity in individuals with heroin dependence: an integrated resting-state PET/fMRI study in large-scale networks.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Abnormal cerebral metabolism and metabolic connectivity in individuals with heroin dependence: an integrated resting-state PET/fMRI study in large-scale networks. Jin L, Yuan M, Chen J, Zhang W, Wang L, Wei Y, Li Y, Guo Z, Wang W, Wei L, Li Q. …

A Challenging Case of Managing Septic Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint in a Patient With a History of Intravenous Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Report and Literature Review.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

A Challenging Case of Managing Septic Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint in a Patient With a History of Intravenous Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Report and Literature Review. Khalid N, Afzal MA, Haider SU, Michael P, Abdullah M. Cure…

A multicomponent holistic care pathway for people who use drugs in Tayside, Scotland.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

A multicomponent holistic care pathway for people who use drugs in Tayside, Scotland. Byrne CJ, Radley A, Fletcher E, Thain D, Stephens BP, Dillon JF. Int J Drug Policy. 2023 Aug 11;120:104159. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104159. Epub ahe…

Inhalational Heroin Use and Leukoencephalopathy: A Case Report.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Inhalational Heroin Use and Leukoencephalopathy: A Case Report. Knopp BW, Weiss HZ, Retrouvey M, Luck G. Cureus. 2023 Jul 23;15(7):e42323. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42323. PMID: 37614254; PMCID: PMC10443436. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ar…

Prevalence of and Factors Influencing Suicide Ideation, Attempt, and Completion in Heroin Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Prevalence of and Factors Influencing Suicide Ideation, Attempt, and Completion in Heroin Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Khanjani MS, Younesi SJ, Abdi K, Mardani-Hamooleh M, Sohrabnejad S. Addict Health. 2023 Apr;15(2):119…

Depression and Suicidal Ideation among Patients Receiving Opioid Maintenance Treatments Considering Cognitive Flexibility.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Depression and Suicidal Ideation among Patients Receiving Opioid Maintenance Treatments Considering Cognitive Flexibility. Rajabpour M, Mirmohammadkhani M, Paknazar F. Iran J Psychiatry. 2023 Jul;18(3):285-293. doi: 10.18502/ijps.v18i3.1…

Adrenal Crisis Masked as Septic Shock in a Patient With Opioid Use Disorder on Buprenorphine.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Adrenal Crisis Masked as Septic Shock in a Patient With Opioid Use Disorder on Buprenorphine. Ebersole AM, McKnight L, Vijayaraman A, Guarneri A, Bonny AE. Cureus. 2023 Jul 12;15(7):e41794. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41794. PMID: 37575858; PMCI…

Reduced anterior insular cortex volume in male heroin addicts: a postmortem study.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Reduced anterior insular cortex volume in male heroin addicts: a postmortem study. Müller UJ, Schmalenbach LJ, Dobrowolny H, Guest PC, Schlaaff K, Mawrin C, Truebner K, Bogerts B, Gos T, Bernstein HG, Steiner J. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin…

Suicidal behaviour and its risk factors in patients with opioid use disorder

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Suicidal behaviour and its risk factors in patients with opioid use disorder Authors: Güzelce İ.B., Gultekin B.K., and Kılıç M.K. Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, Published Ahead of Print, August 8, 2023 https://www.heroinaddictionrel…

Association between substance-induced psychosis and suicide attempt: A Danish nation-wide register-based study.

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Association between substance-induced psychosis and suicide attempt: A Danish nation-wide register-based study. Munch, SD, Madsen, T, Nordentoft, M, Erlangsen, A, Hjorthøj, C. Addiction. 2023doi.org/10.1111/add.16311 h…

Xylazine-Associated Skin Injury

13. September 2023 | Verschiedenes

Xylazine-Associated Skin Injury O'Neil J, Kovach S. Xylazine-Associated Skin Injury. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jun 15;388(24):2274. doi: 10.1056/NEJMicm2303601. PMID: 37314708. https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMicm2303601

Reinfection incidence and risk among people treated for recent hepatitis C virus infection: the react study.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Reinfection incidence and risk among people treated for recent hepatitis C virus infection: the react study. Martinello, Marianne; Carson, Joanne M.; Van Der Valk, Marc; Rockstroh, Jürgen K.; Ingiliz, Patrick; Hellard, Margaret; Nelson, Mark;…

Global burden of liver disease: 2023 update

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Global burden of liver disease: 2023 update Devarbhavi, Harshad et al. Journal of Hepatology, Volume 79, Issue 2, 516 - 537 https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(23)00194-0/fulltext

Cost-effectiveness of integrated treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs in Norway: An economic evaluation of the INTRO-HCV trial.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Cost-effectiveness of integrated treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs in Norway: An economic evaluation of the INTRO-HCV trial. Lim, AG, Aas, CF, Çağlar, ES, Vold, JH, Fadnes, LT, Vickerm…

Non-disclosure of drug injection practices as a barrier to HCV testing: results from the PrebupIV community-based research study.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Non-disclosure of drug injection practices as a barrier to HCV testing: results from the PrebupIV community-based research study. Ilhame A, Cécile D, Camelia P, David M, Joris H, Adélaïde P, Danièle B, Patrizia C, Perrine R. Harm Reduct…

"Treated like a Human Being": perspectives of people who inject drugs attending low-threshold HCV treatment at a syringe service program in New York City.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

"Treated like a Human Being": perspectives of people who inject drugs attending low-threshold HCV treatment at a syringe service program in New York City. Kapadia SN, Aponte-Melendez Y, Rodriguez A, Pai M, Eckhardt BJ, Marks KM, Fong C, Mateu-…

Providing Hepatitis C Treatment Locally for Substance-Using Patients.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Providing Hepatitis C Treatment Locally for Substance-Using Patients. Clapp SB, Johnson CB. J Prim Care Community Health. 2023 Jan-Dec;14:21501319231186355. doi: 10.1177/21501319231186355. PMID: 37424381; PMCID: PMC10336754. https://www…

Hepatitis C antibody test frequencies and positive rates in Switzerland from 2007 to 2017: a retrospective longitudinal study.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C antibody test frequencies and positive rates in Switzerland from 2007 to 2017: a retrospective longitudinal study. Agosti-Gonzalez R, Falcato L, Grischott T, Senn O, Bruggmann P. Swiss Med Wkly. 2023 Jun 5;153:40085. doi: 10…

The eliminate hepatitis C (EC) experience study: baseline characteristics of a cohort of people who inject drugs in Melbourne, Australia.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

The eliminate hepatitis C (EC) experience study: baseline characteristics of a cohort of people who inject drugs in Melbourne, Australia. Gunn J, O'Keefe D, Draper BL, Djordjevic F, Ryan K, Kerr P, Elsum I, Gold J, Layton C, Chan K, Dietze P…

Hepatitis C: Auch nach der Ausheilung bleibt das Sterberisiko deutlich erhöht

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C: Auch nach der Ausheilung bleibt das Sterberisiko deutlich erhöht Glasgow – Mit den neuen direkten antiviralen Medikamenten (DAA) kann eine Hepatitis C fast immer geheilt werden. Dies bedeutet allerdings nicht, dass das Sterberisiko der…

Deutlicher Anstieg von Hepatitis B und Hepatitis C

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Deutlicher Anstieg von Hepatitis B und Hepatitis C Berlin – Im Jahr 2022 sind dem Robert-Koch-Institut 16.144 HBV- und 7.919 HCV-Fälle gemeldet worden. Dies ist ein deutlicher Anstieg gegenüber den Jahren 2019 bis 2021, in denen im Mittel pro Jahr 8…

Hepatitis B and C in Europe: an update from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis B and C in Europe: an update from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Cortesi, Paolo Angelo et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 8, Issue 9, e701 - e716 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(23)00149-…

A ‘one-stop-shop’ point-of-care hepatitis C RNA testing intervention to enhance treatment uptake in a reception prison: The PIVOT study

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

A ‘one-stop-shop’ point-of-care hepatitis C RNA testing intervention to enhance treatment uptake in a reception prison: The PIVOT study Sheehan, Yumi et al. Journal of Hepatology, Volume 79, Issue 3, 635 - 644 https://www.journal-of-hepatology…

RKI. Epidemiologisches Bulletin: Welt-Hepatitis-Tag: Hepatitis B und Hepatitis C in Deutschland 2022 - Anstieg der übermittelten Hepatitis-B- und Hepatitis-C-Fälle in Deutschland im Jahr 2022.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

RKI. Epidemiologisches Bulletin: Welt-Hepatitis-Tag: Hepatitis B und Hepatitis C in Deutschland 2022 - Anstieg der übermittelten Hepatitis-B- und Hepatitis-C-Fälle in Deutschland im Jahr 2022. Im Jahr 2022 konnte für Deutschland ein stetiger bu…

Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus and in Noncirrhosis Chronic Hepatitis C Patients With Sustained Virological Response: A Systematic Review.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus and in Noncirrhosis Chronic Hepatitis C Patients With Sustained Virological Response: A Systematic Review. Hsu CC, Gopalakrishna H, Mironova M, Lee MH, Chen CJ…

Analysis of Patients' Characteristics and Treatment Profile of People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) with and without a Co-Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis C: A Real-World Retrospective Italian Analysis.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Analysis of Patients' Characteristics and Treatment Profile of People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) with and without a Co-Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis C: A Real-World Retrospective Italian Analysis. Nava FA, Mangia A, Riglietta M, Somaini L, Foschi FG…

Engaging people who use drugs in clinical research: integrating facilitated telemedicine for HCV into substance use treatment.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Engaging people who use drugs in clinical research: integrating facilitated telemedicine for HCV into substance use treatment. Talal AH, George SJ, Talal LA, Dharia A, Ventuneac A, Baciewicz G, Perumalswami PV, Dickerson SS.&nbs…

Training the healthcare workforce: the global experience with telementorship for hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Training the healthcare workforce: the global experience with telementorship for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Corcorran MA, Thornton K, Struminger B, Easterbrook P, Scott JD. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023 Aug 2;23(1):824. doi: 10.1186/s12913…

Mortality rates among patients successfully treated for hepatitis C in the era of interferon-free antivirals: population based cohort study.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Mortality rates among patients successfully treated for hepatitis C in the era of interferon-free antivirals: population based cohort study. Hamill V, Wong S, Benselin J, Krajden M, Hayes PC, Mutimer D, Yu A, Dillon JF, Gelson W, Velásquez Gar…

The eliminate hepatitis C (EC) experience study: baseline characteristics of a cohort of people who inject drugs in Melbourne, Australia.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

RKI: Zahl der HIV-Neudiagnosen leicht gestiegen

13. September 2023 | HIV

RKI: Zahl der HIV-Neudiagnosen leicht gestiegen Berlin – Die Zahl der HIV-Neudiagnosen in Deutschland ist 2022 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr leicht gestiegen. Rund 2.500 Ansteckungen wurde vergangenes Jahr gemeldet, wie das Robert-Koch-Institut (RKI) die…

Characterizing opioid agonist therapy uptake and factors associated with treatment retention among people with HIV in British Columbia, Canada.

13. September 2023 | HIV

Characterizing opioid agonist therapy uptake and factors associated with treatment retention among people with HIV in British Columbia, Canada. Yazdani K, Dolguikh K, Ye M, Trigg J, Joe R, Emerson SD, Montaner JSG, Barrios R, Salters K. …

Prevalence, characteristics and challenges of late HIV diagnosis in Germany: an expert narrative review.

13. September 2023 | HIV

Prevalence, characteristics and challenges of late HIV diagnosis in Germany: an expert narrative review. Boesecke C, Schellberg S, Schneider J, Schuettfort G, Stocker H. Infection. 2023 Jul 20. doi: 10.1007/s15010-023-02064-1. Epub ahead…

Aktuelle Zi-Studie zur regionalen Verteilung von ambulant versorgten HIV-Patient:innen im Jahr 2021 veröffentlicht - Versorgungsatlas

13. September 2023 | HIV

Aktuelle Zi-Studie zur regionalen Verteilung von ambulant versorgten HIV-Patient:innen im Jahr 2021 veröffentlicht - Versorgungsatlas 2021 fast 73.000 gesetzlich Versicherte wegen HIV in vertragsärztlicher Behandlung // Starkes Stadt-Land-Gefä…

Taskforce bestätigt Empfehlung zur HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe

13. September 2023 | HIV

Taskforce bestätigt Empfehlung zur HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe Washington – Die U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), die das US-Gesundheitsministerium in Fragen der Krankheitsvorbeugung berät, hat ihre Empfehlung zur HIV-Präexpositionsprop…

HIV-Infektion: Lebenserwartung nähert sich der normalen an, aber nur bei hohen CD4-Zellzahlen

13. September 2023 | HIV

HIV-Infektion: Lebenserwartung nähert sich der normalen an, aber nur bei hohen CD4-Zellzahlen Dtsch Arztebl 2023; 120(33-34): A-1378 / B-1188 Siegmund-Schultze, Nicola https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/233483

Improving HIV and HCV Testing in Substance Use Disorder Programs (SUDs) That Provide Medications for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD): Role of Addressing Barriers and Implementing Universal and Site-Specific Approaches.

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Improving HIV and HCV Testing in Substance Use Disorder Programs (SUDs) That Provide Medications for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD): Role of Addressing Barriers and Implementing Universal and Site-Specific Approaches. Brooks R, Wegener M, Freeman…

Improving HIV and HCV Testing in Substance Use Disorder Programs (SUDs) That Provide Medications for Opiate Use Disorder (MOUD): Role of Addressing Barriers and Implementing Universal and Site-Specific Approaches.

13. September 2023 | HIV

RKI. Surveillance der Versorgung mit der HIV-PrEP in Deutschland

13. September 2023 | HIV

RKI. Surveillance der Versorgung mit der HIV-PrEP in Deutschland Im Rahmen des vom Bundesministerium für Gesundheit geförderten Projekts "Surveillance der Versorgung mit der HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe innerhalb der GKV in Deutschland" (PrEP-Surv)…

The risk of sexual transmission of HIV in individuals with low-level HIV viraemia: a systematic review

13. September 2023 | HIV

The risk of sexual transmission of HIV in individuals with low-level HIV viraemia: a systematic review Broyles, Laura N et al. The Lancet, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00877-2/fulltext

Prevalence of injecting drug use and HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in people who inject drugs in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review and meta-analysis

13. September 2023 | Hepatitiden

Prevalence of injecting drug use and HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in people who inject drugs in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review and meta-analysis Aghaei, Ardavan Mohammad et al. The Lancet Global Health, Volume 11, Issue 8…

Prevalence of injecting drug use and HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in people who inject drugs in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review and meta-analysis

13. September 2023 | HIV

Multimedikation und Tuberkulose: Infos in mehreren Sprachen

13. September 2023 | TBC

Multimedikation und Tuberkulose: Infos in mehreren Sprachen Berlin – Das Ärztliche Zentrum für Qualität in der Medizin (ÄZQ) hat seine fremdsprachigen Gesundheitsinformationen zu den Themen Multimedikation und Tuberkulose (Tbc) überarbeitet. (aerzte…

EMCDDA. European Drug Emergencies Network (Euro-DEN Plus): data and analysis

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

EMCDDA. European Drug Emergencies Network (Euro-DEN Plus): data and analysis On this page you can explore data from hospitals participating in the European Drug Emergencies Network (Euro-DEN — Euro-DEN Plus) project. This project involves…

The first drug-related death associated with xylazine use in the UK and Europe.

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

The first drug-related death associated with xylazine use in the UK and Europe. Rock KL, Lawson AJ, Duffy J, Mellor A, Treble R, Copeland CS. J Forensic Leg Med. 2023 Jul;97:102542. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2023.102542. Epub 2023 May 22. PMID…

Trends in Fatal Poisoning Among Drug Users in France From 2011 to 2021: An Analysis of the DRAMES Register.

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Trends in Fatal Poisoning Among Drug Users in France From 2011 to 2021: An Analysis of the DRAMES Register. Revol B, Willeman T, Manceau M, Dumestre-Toulet V, Gaulier JM, Fouilhé Sam-Laï N, Eysseric-Guérin H; Compagnie Nationale des Biologiste…

WHO. Opioid overdose - Key facts

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

WHO. Opioid overdose - Key facts The term “opioids” includes compounds that are extracted from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) as well as semisynthetic and synthetic compounds with similar properties that can interact with opioid rece…

EMCDDA. Opioid-related deaths: health and social responses

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

EMCDDA. Opioid-related deaths: health and social responses Introduction This miniguide is one of a larger set, which together comprise Health and social responses to drug problems: a European guide. It provides an overview of the most importan…

Associations between opioid overdose deaths and drugs confiscated by law enforcement and submitted to crime laboratories for analysis, United States, 2014-2019: an observational study.

13. September 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Associations between opioid overdose deaths and drugs confiscated by law enforcement and submitted to crime laboratories for analysis, United States, 2014-2019: an observational study. Zibbell JE, Aldridge A, Grabenauer M, Heller D, Clarke SD…

USA: Männer sterben mehr als doppelt so häufig an Überdosis als Frauen

30. Juni 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA: Männer sterben mehr als doppelt so häufig an Überdosis als Frauen New York – Männer offenbar ein sehr viel höheres Risiko, an einer Überdosis Drogen zu sterben, als Frauen. Dies gilt insbesondere für den Missbrauch von Opioiden und Aufputschmi…

Overdose mortality rates for opioids and stimulant drugs are substantially higher in men than in women: state-level analysis.

30. Juni 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Overdose mortality rates for opioids and stimulant drugs are substantially higher in men than in women: state-level analysis. Butelman, E.R., Huang, Y., Epstein, D.H. et al. Neuropsychopharmacol. (2023). doi.org/10.1038/s41386-023-…

Fentanyl-Associated Overdose Deaths Outside the Hospital.

28. Juni 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Fentanyl-Associated Overdose Deaths Outside the Hospital. Jeffery MM, Stevens M, D'Onofrio G, Melnick ER. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jun 21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc2304991. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37342960. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056…

Wie hilft man bei einer Überdosierung mit Opioiden?

28. Juni 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Wie hilft man bei einer Überdosierung mit Opioiden? Langsame Atmung, Bewusstlosigkeit und stecknadelkopfgroße Pupillen sind klassische Anzeichen einer Überdosis mit Heroin oder Fentanyl. Warum man dann sofort die 112 alarmieren muss, kurz erklärt…

Europa. Drug-induced deaths – the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report 2023)

17. Juni 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Europa. Drug-induced deaths – the current situation in Europe (European Drug Report 2023) Drug-induced deaths are those that are directly attributable to the use of drugs. On this page, you can find the latest analysis of drug-induced de…

Mortality among individuals prescribed opioid-agonist therapy in Scotland, UK, 2011–20: a national retrospective cohort study

08. Juni 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Mortality among individuals prescribed opioid-agonist therapy in Scotland, UK, 2011–20: a national retrospective cohort study McAuley, Andrew et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/artic…

Gender-specific differences in comorbidities, in-hospital complications and outcomes in emergency patients with ethanol intoxication with and without multisubstance use.

06. Juni 2023 | Verschiedenes

Gender-specific differences in comorbidities, in-hospital complications and outcomes in emergency patients with ethanol intoxication with and without multisubstance use. Schwegler E, Bachmann M, Kube F, Eriksson U. Swiss Med Wkly. 2023…

Hidden in plain sight: how to look behind the veil of cocaine-induced vasculitis.

06. Juni 2023 | Verschiedenes

Hidden in plain sight: how to look behind the veil of cocaine-induced vasculitis. van Leuven SI. Rheumatol Adv Pract. 2023 May 5;7(2):rkad047. doi: 10.1093/rap/rkad047. PMID: 37207269; PMCID: PMC10191674. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/…

Cocaine Destroys Gray Matter Brain Cells and Accelerates Brain Aging.

06. Juni 2023 | Verschiedenes

Cocaine Destroys Gray Matter Brain Cells and Accelerates Brain Aging. Beheshti I. Biology (Basel). 2023 May 21;12(5):752. doi: 10.3390/biology12050752. PMID: 37237564; PMCID: PMC10215125. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1…

Challenges of Treating ADHD with Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Considerations for the Clinician.

06. Juni 2023 | Verschiedenes

Challenges of Treating ADHD with Comorbid Substance Use Disorder: Considerations for the Clinician. Barbuti M, Maiello M, Spera V, Pallucchini A, Brancati GE, Maremmani AGI, Perugi G, Maremmani I. J Clin Med. 2023 Apr 24;12(9):3096. do…

Drug prescriptions preceding opioid-related deaths–a register study in forensic autopsy patients.

06. Juni 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Drug prescriptions preceding opioid-related deaths–a register study in forensic autopsy patients. Walde J, Andersson L, Johnson B, Håkansson A (2023) PLoS ONE 18(5): e0285583. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285583 https://journals.plos…

Vaccines against Tuberculosis: Where Are We Now?

06. Juni 2023 | TBC

Vaccines against Tuberculosis: Where Are We Now? Srivastava S, Dey S, Mukhopadhyay S. Vaccines (Basel). 2023 May 22;11(5):1013. doi: 10.3390/vaccines11051013. PMID: 37243117; PMCID: PMC10223910. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl…

Individualized QT interval (QTi) is a powerful diagnostic tool in long QT syndrome: results from a large validation study.

06. Juni 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Individualized QT interval (QTi) is a powerful diagnostic tool in long QT syndrome: results from a large validation study. Robyns T, Nuyens D, Vandenberk B, Haemers P, Breckpot J, Garweg C, Ector J, Willems R. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023 May…

Opioid Agents and Cardiac Arrhythmia: A Literature Review.

06. Juni 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Opioid Agents and Cardiac Arrhythmia: A Literature Review. Golibkhon A, Akbar Gafur Ugli B, Makhamadjonov Farkhod Ugli M. Cureus. 2023 Apr 23;15(4):e38007. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38007. PMID: 37228540; PMCID: PMC10207988. https://www.ncb…

Hepatitis C Infection and Treatment among Injecting Drug Users Attending General Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

06. Juni 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Infection and Treatment among Injecting Drug Users Attending General Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Tandan M, Dunlea S, Bury G. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Apr 18;20(8):5569. doi: 10.3390/ijerph2…

Time-to-hepatitis C treatment initiation among people who inject drugs in Melbourne, Australia.

06. Juni 2023 | Hepatitiden

Time-to-hepatitis C treatment initiation among people who inject drugs in Melbourne, Australia. Aung PTZ, Spelman T, Wilkinson AL, Dietze PM, Stoové MA, Hellard ME. Epidemiol Infect. 2023 May 9;151:e84. doi: 10.1017/S0950268823000675…

Barriers and enablers to testing for hepatitis C virus infection in people who inject drugs - a scoping review of the qualitative evidence.

06. Juni 2023 | Hepatitiden

Barriers and enablers to testing for hepatitis C virus infection in people who inject drugs - a scoping review of the qualitative evidence. Balsom CR, Farrell A, Kelly DV. BMC Public Health. 2023 Jun 1;23(1):1038. doi: 10.1186/s12889-0…

Hepatitis C treatment uptake among people who inject drugs in Oslo, Norway: A registry-based study.

06. Juni 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C treatment uptake among people who inject drugs in Oslo, Norway: A registry-based study. Malme KB, Ulstein K, Finbråten AK, Wüsthoff LEC, Kielland KB, Hauge J, Dalgard O, Midgard H. Int J Drug Policy. 2023 Jun;116:104044. do…

Still Reaching: The Syndemics that Complicate and Characterize How Drugs and HIV Intersect in People’s Lives

06. Juni 2023 | HIV

Still Reaching: The Syndemics that Complicate and Characterize How Drugs and HIV Intersect in People’s Lives Nearly 42 years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a rare pneumonia in five gay men, marking the recognized…

DAH. Heptatitis C: Behandlung in Haft

29. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

DAH. Heptatitis C: Behandlung in Haft Informationen für Menschen in Haft zu Übertragung, Verlauf und Diagnose der Hepatitis C. Schwerpunkt bilden Erläuterungen zur Behandlung sowie Hinweise, was im Fall einer Ablehnung der Behandlung zu tun ist; mi…

Osteoporose, Obstipation und andere Nebenwirkungen in der (Langzeit-)OAT: Klinik und Therapie

24. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Osteoporose, Obstipation und andere Nebenwirkungen in der (Langzeit-)OAT: Klinik und Therapie Philip Bruggmann, Co-Chefarzt Innere Medizin, Arud Zentrum für Suchtmedizin, Zürich, Schweiz 25. Substitutions-Forum, 6.Mai 2023, Mondsee Präsentation…

Abschlussbericht: Evaluation der Einführung der HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe als Leistung der Gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (EvE-PrEP)

24. Mai 2023 | HIV

Abschlussbericht: Evaluation der Einführung der HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe als Leistung der Gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (EvE-PrEP) Robert-Koch-Institut, Berlin, 22. Juni 2022 https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/H/HIVAIDS/Abschlus…

Österreich. Opioidagonistentherapie und drogenbezogene Todesfälle

24. Mai 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Österreich. Opioidagonistentherapie und drogenbezogene Todesfälle Martin Busch und Judith Anzenberger, Kompetenzzentrum Sucht 25. Substitutionsforum Mondsee, 07.05.2023 https://oegabs.at/userfiles/files/substitutionsforen/11…

Social and structural determinants of injection drug use-associated bacterial and fungal infections: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis.

14. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Social and structural determinants of injection drug use-associated bacterial and fungal infections: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis. Brothers, TD, Bonn, M, Lewer, D, et al. Addiction. 2023: 0…

Transgenerational Cycle of Traumatization and HIV Risk Exposure among Crack Users.

08. Mai 2023 | HIV

Transgenerational Cycle of Traumatization and HIV Risk Exposure among Crack Users. Narvaez JCM, Roglio VS, Di Tommaso B, Pechansky F. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Mar 28;20(7):5285. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20075285. PMID: 37047901;…

Determinants of severe QTc prolongation in a real-world gerontopsychiatric setting.

08. Mai 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Determinants of severe QTc prolongation in a real-world gerontopsychiatric setting. Schulze Westhoff M, Schröder S, Heck J, Pfister T, Jahn K, Krause O, Wedegärtner F, Bleich S, Kahl KG, Krüger THC, Groh A. Front Psychiatry. 2023…

Trazodone Overdose Manifesting as Hypotension and QT Prolongation.

08. Mai 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Trazodone Overdose Manifesting as Hypotension and QT Prolongation. Mohan G, Ajitkumar A, Bhide P, Ravilla J, Kramer V. Cureus. 2023 Mar 29;15(3):e36871. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36871. PMID: 37123743; PMCID: PMC10147490. https://www.ncbi.n…

Opioid-related deaths during hospital admissions or shortly after discharge in the United Kingdom: A thematic framework analysis of coroner reports.

08. Mai 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Opioid-related deaths during hospital admissions or shortly after discharge in the United Kingdom: A thematic framework analysis of coroner reports. Lewer D, Brothers TD, Harris M, Rock KL, Copeland CS. PLoS One. 2023 Apr 19;18(4):e028…

Enumerating contributions of fentanyls and other factors to the unprecedented 2020 rise in opioid overdose deaths: model-based analysis.

08. Mai 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Enumerating contributions of fentanyls and other factors to the unprecedented 2020 rise in opioid overdose deaths: model-based analysis. Stringfellow EJ, Lim TY, DiGennaro C, Hasgul Z, Jalali MS. PNAS Nexus. 2023 Mar 3;2(4):pgad064. do…

Baseline characteristics of people experiencing homelessness with a recent drug overdose in the PHOENIx pilot randomised controlled trial.

08. Mai 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Baseline characteristics of people experiencing homelessness with a recent drug overdose in the PHOENIx pilot randomised controlled trial. Lowrie R, McPherson A, Mair FS, Stock K, Jones C, Maguire D, Paudyal V, Duncan C, Blair B, Lombard C, R…

A ‘one-stop-shop’ point-of-care hepatitis C RNA testing intervention to enhance treatment uptake in a reception prison: the PIVOT study

08. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

A ‘one-stop-shop’ point-of-care hepatitis C RNA testing intervention to enhance treatment uptake in a reception prison: the PIVOT study Sheehan, Yumi et al. Journal of Hepatology, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/artic…

Chronische Hepatitis C: Therapie mit direkt antiviral wirkenden Substanzen verbessert Langzeitüberleben

08. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

Chronische Hepatitis C: Therapie mit direkt antiviral wirkenden Substanzen verbessert Langzeitüberleben Dtsch Arztebl 2023; 120(18): A-825 / B-703 Warpakowski, Andrea https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/230957

Can Breaking Heroin Addiction Lead to a Broken Heart? A Case of Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Heroin Withdrawal.

08. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Can Breaking Heroin Addiction Lead to a Broken Heart? A Case of Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Heroin Withdrawal. Launer H, Nelson D, Dietzen A, Singla A. Tex Heart Inst J. 2023 Mar 1;50(2):e217604. doi: 10.14503/TH…

An fMRI analysis of verbal and non-verbal working memory in people with a past history of opioid dependence.

08. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

An fMRI analysis of verbal and non-verbal working memory in people with a past history of opioid dependence. Berenbaum JG, Nadkarni PA, Marvel CL. Front Neurosci. 2023 Apr 5;17:1053500. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1053500. PMID: 37090800;…

Heroin-induced osteoporosis presented with bilateral femoral neck insufficiency fractures in a male adult: a case report.

08. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Heroin-induced osteoporosis presented with bilateral femoral neck insufficiency fractures in a male adult: a case report. Shih YJ, Chang WN, Yang SW. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2023 Apr 14;24(1):296. doi: 10.1186/s12891-023-06377-y. PMI…

Patients with drug-abuse poisoning with and without HIV infection: differential characteristics.

08. Mai 2023 | HIV

Patients with drug-abuse poisoning with and without HIV infection: differential characteristics. Losada A, Supervía A, Vallecillo G, Petrus C, Aranda D, Chen J, Saubi N, Pallàs O, Perelló R. Emergencias. 2023 Apr;35(2):103-108. Spanish…

Public health concerns about Tuberculosis caused by Russia/Ukraine conflict.

08. Mai 2023 | TBC

Public health concerns about Tuberculosis caused by Russia/Ukraine conflict. Paul IK, Nchasi G, Bulimbe DB, Mollel MK, Msafiri GG, Mbogo A, Mswanzari MB, Joseph M, Mahmoud A, Volkova A. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 17;6(4):e1218. doi: 10.1…

Novel Circovirus in Blood from Intravenous Drug Users, Yunnan, China.

05. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Novel Circovirus in Blood from Intravenous Drug Users, Yunnan, China. Li Y, Zhang P, Ye M, Tian RR, Li N, Cao L, Ma Y, Liu FL, Zheng YT, Zhang C. Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 May;29(5):1015-1019. doi: 10.3201/eid2905.221617. PMID: 37081583;…

Observational Study Examining Kidney Transplantation Outcomes Following Donation From Individuals That Died of Drug Toxicity in British Columbia, Canada.

05. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Observational Study Examining Kidney Transplantation Outcomes Following Donation From Individuals That Died of Drug Toxicity in British Columbia, Canada. Xie MW, Kennan SP, Slaunwhite A, Rose C. Can J Kidney Health Dis. 2023 Apr 4;10:2…

Epidemiology and Management of invasive infections among people who Use drugs (EMU): protocol for a prospective, multicentre cohort study.

05. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Epidemiology and Management of invasive infections among people who Use drugs (EMU): protocol for a prospective, multicentre cohort study. Attwood LO, Bryant M, Lee SJ, Vujovic O, Higgs P, Doyle JS, Stewardson AJ; EMU Study Group. BMJ…

Opium as a risk factor for early-onset coronary artery disease: Results from the Milano-Iran (MIran) study.

05. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

Opium as a risk factor for early-onset coronary artery disease: Results from the Milano-Iran (MIran) study. Maino A, Sadeghian S, Mancini I, Abbasi SH, Poorhosseini H, Boroumand MA, et al. (2023) PLoS ONE 18(4): e0283707. doi.org/…

A contemporary case series of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infective endocarditis.

05. Mai 2023 | Verschiedenes

A contemporary case series of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infective endocarditis. Walczak A, McCarthy K, Paterson DL. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Mar 31;102(13):e32662. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000032662. PMID: 37000062; PMCID: PMC10063303. h…

Hepatitis C Treatment in Persons Who Inject Drugs in a Medication Assisted Treatment Program: A Retrospective Review of an Integrated Model.

05. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C Treatment in Persons Who Inject Drugs in a Medication Assisted Treatment Program: A Retrospective Review of an Integrated Model. Bobb R, Malayala SV, Ajayi E, Wimbush A, Bobb A. J Prim Care Community Health. 2023 Jan-Dec;14…

Hepatocellular carcinoma in patients cured of chronic hepatitis C: Minimal steatosis.

05. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

Hepatocellular carcinoma in patients cured of chronic hepatitis C: Minimal steatosis. Rocha C, Doyle EH, Bowman CA, Fiel MI, Stueck AE, Goossens N, Bichoupan K, Crismale JF, Makkar J, Lewis S, Perumalswami PV, Schiano TD, Hoshida Y, Schwartz…

The efficacy of integrated hepatitis C virus treatment in relieving fatigue in people who inject drugs: a randomized controlled trial.

05. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

The efficacy of integrated hepatitis C virus treatment in relieving fatigue in people who inject drugs: a randomized controlled trial. Vold JH, Chalabianloo F, Løberg EM, Aas CF, Lim AG, Vickerman P, Johansson KA, Fadnes LT. Subst Abus…

Predictors of Significant Liver Fibrosis in People with Chronic Hepatitis C Who Inject Drugs in the Czech Republic.

05. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

Predictors of Significant Liver Fibrosis in People with Chronic Hepatitis C Who Inject Drugs in the Czech Republic. Frankova S, Uzlova N, Merta D, Pitova V, Sperl J. Life (Basel). 2023 Apr 2;13(4):932. doi: 10.3390/life13040932. PMID…

Peer recovery coaching for comprehensive HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid use disorder management: The CHORUS pilot study.

05. Mai 2023 | Hepatitiden

Peer recovery coaching for comprehensive HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid use disorder management: The CHORUS pilot study. Martin AK, Perryman T, Bernstein JA, Taylor JL, Cruz R, Muroff J, Samet JH, Assoumou SA. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 20…

Peer recovery coaching for comprehensive HIV, hepatitis C, and opioid use disorder management: The CHORUS pilot study.

05. Mai 2023 | HIV

Community overdose surveillance: Fentanyl involvement in overdose deaths in rural Michigan.

05. Mai 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Community overdose surveillance: Fentanyl involvement in overdose deaths in rural Michigan. Victor G, Hedden-Clayton BJ, Lister J, Lee G, Huynh P, Ray B. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2023 Mar 29;7:100150. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2023.100150. P…

HIV and HCV among drug users and people living in prisons in Germany 2022: WHO elimination targets as reflected in practice.

25. April 2023 | HIV

HIV and HCV among drug users and people living in prisons in Germany 2022: WHO elimination targets as reflected in practice. Stöver, H., Dichtl, A., Schäffer, D. et al. Harm Reduct J 20, 50 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-02…

HIV and HCV among drug users and people living in prisons in Germany 2022: WHO elimination targets as reflected in practice.

25. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Population-Level Health Effects of Involuntary Displacement of People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness Who Inject Drugs in US Cities.

21. April 2023 | Verschiedenes

Population-Level Health Effects of Involuntary Displacement of People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness Who Inject Drugs in US Cities. Barocas JA, Nall SK, Axelrath S, Pladsen C, Boyer A, Kral AH, Meehan AA, Savinkina A, Peery D, Bien M…

Inpatients in substance use treatment with co-occurring psychiatric disorders: a prospective cohort study of characteristics and relapse predictors.

09. April 2023 | Verschiedenes

Inpatients in substance use treatment with co-occurring psychiatric disorders: a prospective cohort study of characteristics and relapse predictors. Andersson, H.W., Mosti, M.P. & Nordfjaern, T. BMC Psychiatry 23, 152 (2023)…

Kanada. 'It's not just fentanyl anymore': B.C. sets new record high for overdose calls as concerns grow over 'tranq' drug

09. April 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Kanada. 'It's not just fentanyl anymore': B.C. sets new record high for overdose calls as concerns grow over 'tranq' drug On March 22, first responders received an alarming number of overdose calls from the Downtown Eastside. "We saw 45 overdoses…

Fentanyl-driven acceleration of racial, gender and geographical disparities in drug overdose deaths in the United States.

09. April 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Fentanyl-driven acceleration of racial, gender and geographical disparities in drug overdose deaths in the United States. D'Orsogna MR, Böttcher L, Chou T. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2023 Mar 22;3(3):e0000769. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0…

Association of Household Opioid Availability With Opioid Overdose.

09. April 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Association of Household Opioid Availability With Opioid Overdose. Hendricks MA, El Ibrahimi S, Ritter GA, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(3):e233385. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.3385 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetwo…

Tuberkulose: Rückgang in Europa stagniert

09. April 2023 | TBC

Tuberkulose: Rückgang in Europa stagniert Stockholm/Kopenhagen – Der Rückgang der Tuberkulosefallzahlen stagnierte im Jahr 2021 im Vergleich zum Jahr 2020 europaweit. Das geht aus einem heute anlässlich des Welt Tuberkulosetages veröffentlichten Be…

Combining treatment for chronic hepatitis C with opioid agonist therapy is an effective microelimination strategy for people who inject drugs with high risk of non-adherence to direct-acting antiviral therapy.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Combining treatment for chronic hepatitis C with opioid agonist therapy is an effective microelimination strategy for people who inject drugs with high risk of non-adherence to direct-acting antiviral therapy. Schwarz M, Schwarz C, Schütz A…

Monitoring progress towards elimination of hepatitis B and C in the EU/EEA.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Monitoring progress towards elimination of hepatitis B and C in the EU/EEA. Sharrock KC, Noori T, Axelsson M, Buti M, Diaz A, Fursa O, Hendrickx G, James C, Klavs I, Korenjak M, Maticic M, Mozalevskis A, Peters L, Rigoni R, Rosinska M, Ruutel…

Immediate treatment for recent hepatitis C infection in people with high-risk behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Immediate treatment for recent hepatitis C infection in people with high-risk behaviors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Manoharan L, Latham NH, Munari SC, Traeger MW, Menon V, Luhmann N, Baggaley R, Macdonald V, Verster A, Siegfried N…

Multidisciplinary and Integrated Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Hepatitis C in an Addiction Treatment Service in India.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Multidisciplinary and Integrated Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Hepatitis C in an Addiction Treatment Service in India. Ghosh A, Mahintamani T, Premkumar M, Basu D, Singh V, Duseja A, Subodh Bn, Mohindra R, Sharma A, Arora SK. …

Linkage to hepatitis C treatment in two opioid substitution treatment units in Gothenburg, Sweden: a retrospective cohort study.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Linkage to hepatitis C treatment in two opioid substitution treatment units in Gothenburg, Sweden: a retrospective cohort study. Ydreborg M, Lundström E, Kolleby R, Lexén S, Pizarro E, Lindgren J, Wejstål R, Larsson SB. Subst Abuse Tre…

A simplified point-of-service model for hepatitis C in people who inject drugs in South Africa.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

A simplified point-of-service model for hepatitis C in people who inject drugs in South Africa. Saayman E, Hechter V, Kayuni N, Sonderup MW. Harm Reduct J. 2023 Mar 4;20(1):27. doi: 10.1186/s12954-023-00759-0. PMID: 36870990; PMCID: PM…

Rapid Treatment Initiation for Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Potential Benefits, Current Limitations, and Real-World Examples.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Rapid Treatment Initiation for Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Potential Benefits, Current Limitations, and Real-World Examples. Finbråten AK, Eckhardt BJ, Kapadia SN, Marks KM. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2022 Nov;18(11):628-638. PMID…

HCV Genotype Distribution Among People Who Inject Drug in Turkey: Findings from Multicenter and Cross-Sectional Study.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

HCV Genotype Distribution Among People Who Inject Drug in Turkey: Findings from Multicenter and Cross-Sectional Study. Dilbaz N, Kuloğlu M, Evren EC, Paltun SC, Bilici R, Noyan CO, Kulaksizoglu B, Karabulut V, Umut G, Unubol B, Ucbilek E.&nbs…

Single-visit hepatitis C point-of-care testing, linkage to nursing care, and peer-supported treatment among people with recent injecting drug use at a peer-led needle and syringe program: The TEMPO Pilot Study.

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Single-visit hepatitis C point-of-care testing, linkage to nursing care, and peer-supported treatment among people with recent injecting drug use at a peer-led needle and syringe program: The TEMPO Pilot Study. Grebely J, Gilliver R, McNaught…

UK. Shooting Up: infections among people who inject drugs in the UK

09. April 2023 | Verschiedenes

UK. Shooting Up: infections among people who inject drugs in the UK This report describes the extent of infections and injecting-related harms among people who inject drugs (PWID) in the United Kingdom. (UK Government, UK Health Security Agen…

Cocaine-induced granulomatosis with polyangiitis—an under-recognized condition

09. April 2023 | Verschiedenes

Cocaine-induced granulomatosis with polyangiitis—an under-recognized condition Charn Gill, Joseph Sturman, Leyla Ozbek, Scott R Henderson, Aine Burns, Sally Hamour, Ruth J Pepper, Lisha McClelland, Dimitrios Chanouzas, Simon Gane, Alan D Salama, Lo…

Aidshilfe sieht mehr Potenzial bei Prä-Expositions-Prophylaxe

09. April 2023 | HIV

Aidshilfe sieht mehr Potenzial bei Prä-Expositions-Prophylaxe Bonn – Die medikamentöse HIV-Prophylaxe ist erfolgreich, ihr Potenzial jedoch bei Weitem nicht ausgeschöpft. In einem neuen Positionspapier fordert die Deutsche Aidshilfe (DAH) bessere A…

HIV and Addiction Services for People Who Inject Drugs: Healthcare Provider Perceptions on Integrated Care in the U.S. South.

09. April 2023 | HIV

HIV and Addiction Services for People Who Inject Drugs: Healthcare Provider Perceptions on Integrated Care in the U.S. South. Bradford D, Parman M, Levy S, Turner WH, Li L, Leisch L, Eaton E, Crockett KB. J Prim Care Community Health…

Reasons for not commencing direct-acting antiviral treatment despite unrestricted access for individuals with HIV and hepatitis C virus: a multinational, prospective cohort study

09. April 2023 | HIV

Reasons for not commencing direct-acting antiviral treatment despite unrestricted access for individuals with HIV and hepatitis C virus: a multinational, prospective cohort study Isfordink, Cas J et al. The Lancet Public Health, Volume 8, Issue 4…

Reasons for not commencing direct-acting antiviral treatment despite unrestricted access for individuals with HIV and hepatitis C virus: a multinational, prospective cohort study

09. April 2023 | Hepatitiden

Life expectancy after 2015 of adults with HIV on long-term antiretroviral therapy in Europe and North America: a collaborative analysis of cohort studies

09. April 2023 | HIV

Life expectancy after 2015 of adults with HIV on long-term antiretroviral therapy in Europe and North America: a collaborative analysis of cohort studies Trickey, Adam et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/la…

Does opioid agonist treatment reduce overdose mortality risk in people who are older or have physical comorbidities? Cohort study using linked administrative health data in New South Wales, Australia, 2002-2017.

19. März 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Does opioid agonist treatment reduce overdose mortality risk in people who are older or have physical comorbidities? Cohort study using linked administrative health data in New South Wales, Australia, 2002-2017. Larney, S, Jones, NR,&nbs…

Quality of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Persons With and Without Disabling Conditions.

19. März 2023 | Verschiedenes

Quality of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Persons With and Without Disabling Conditions. Thomas CP, Stewart MT, Ledingham E, Adams RS, Panas L, Reif S. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(3):e232052. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.2052 h…

Characteristics of Fatal Poisonings Among Infants and Young Children in the United States.

19. März 2023 | Verschiedenes

Characteristics of Fatal Poisonings Among Infants and Young Children in the United States. Christopher E. Gaw, Allison E. Curry, Kevin C. Osterhoudt, Joanne N. Wood, Daniel J. Corwin; Pediatrics2023; e2022059016. 10.1542/peds.2022-059016 ht…

RKI. Aufmerksamkeit wichtig für Tuberkulosekontrolle

19. März 2023 | TBC

RKI. Aufmerksamkeit wichtig für Tuberkulosekontrolle Deutschland gehört bei der Tuberkulose zu den sogenannten Niedriginzidenzländern, für die das Ziel der Weltgesundheitsorganisation gilt, die Zahl der Neuerkrankungen bis zum Jahr 2035 auf weniger…

Exploring the contextual risk factors and characteristics of individuals who died from the acute toxic effects of opioids and other illegal substances: listening to the coroner and medical examiner voice.

05. März 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Exploring the contextual risk factors and characteristics of individuals who died from the acute toxic effects of opioids and other illegal substances: listening to the coroner and medical examiner voice. Thompson T, Rotondo J, Enns A, Leason…

Disease burden among Ukrainians forcibly displaced by the 2022 Russian invasion.

05. März 2023 | TBC

Disease burden among Ukrainians forcibly displaced by the 2022 Russian invasion. Pandey A, Wells CR, Stadnytskyi V, Moghadas SM, Marathe MV, Sah P, Crystal W, Meyers LA, Singer BH, Nesterova O, Galvani AP. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 202…

Buprenorphine involvement in opioid overdose deaths: A retrospective analysis of postmortem toxicology in Marion County, Indiana, 2015-2021.

05. März 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Buprenorphine involvement in opioid overdose deaths: A retrospective analysis of postmortem toxicology in Marion County, Indiana, 2015-2021. Del Pozo B, Atkins D, Andraka-Christou B, Wightman R, Clark MH, Huynh P, Ray B. Drug Alcohol D…

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among people who inject drugs: a global mapping of service delivery.

05. März 2023 | HIV

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among people who inject drugs: a global mapping of service delivery. Shaw G, Schaefer R, Schmidt HA, Madden A, Chang J, Mozalevskis A, Msimanga-Radebe B, Mangadan Konath N, Verster A, Baggale…

Multidisciplinary Management of Opioid Use-Related Infective Endocarditis: Treatment, QTc Values, and Cardiac Arrests due to Ventricular Fibrillation.

05. März 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

Multidisciplinary Management of Opioid Use-Related Infective Endocarditis: Treatment, QTc Values, and Cardiac Arrests due to Ventricular Fibrillation. Rosenfeld LE, Jain S, Amabile A, Geirsson A, Krane M, Weimer MB. J Clin Med. 2023 Ja…

One-year survey of methadone-induced cardiac complications.

05. März 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

One-year survey of methadone-induced cardiac complications. Taheri SK, Bawand R, Sanginabadi F, Khansari N, Moradi A. Caspian J Intern Med. 2023 Winter;14(1):43-46. doi: 10.22088/cjim.14.1.43. PMID: 36741481; PMCID: PMC9878909. https…

Tryptophan and Substance Abuse: Mechanisms and Impact.

05. März 2023 | Verschiedenes

Tryptophan and Substance Abuse: Mechanisms and Impact. Davidson M, Rashidi N, Hossain MK, Raza A, Nurgali K, Apostolopoulos V. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Feb 1;24(3):2737. doi: 10.3390/ijms24032737. PMID: 36769059; PMCID: PMC9917371. https:/…

The Inflammatory Signals Associated with Psychosis: Impact of Comorbid Drug Abuse.

05. März 2023 | Verschiedenes

The Inflammatory Signals Associated with Psychosis: Impact of Comorbid Drug Abuse. Herrera-Imbroda J, Flores-López M, Ruiz-Sastre P, Gómez-Sánchez-Lafuente C, Bordallo-Aragón A, Rodríguez de Fonseca F, Mayoral-Cleríes F. Biomedicines…

Prevalence of ADHD in a Sample of Heroin Addicts Receiving Agonist Treatment-Study Conducted in a Public Addiction Service.

05. März 2023 | Verschiedenes

Prevalence of ADHD in a Sample of Heroin Addicts Receiving Agonist Treatment-Study Conducted in a Public Addiction Service. Rocco P. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 31;20(3):2602. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20032602. PMID: 36767966;…

ADHD Prevalence among Outpatients with Severe Opioid Use Disorder on Daily Intravenous Diamorphine and/or Oral Opioid Maintenance Treatment.

05. März 2023 | Verschiedenes

ADHD Prevalence among Outpatients with Severe Opioid Use Disorder on Daily Intravenous Diamorphine and/or Oral Opioid Maintenance Treatment. Rohner H, Gaspar N, Rosen H, Ebert T, Kilarski LL, Schrader F, Al Istwani M, Lenz AJ, Dilg C, Welskop…

HCV treatment initiation in the era of universal direct acting antiviral coverage - Improvements in access and persistent barriers.

05. März 2023 | Hepatitiden

HCV treatment initiation in the era of universal direct acting antiviral coverage - Improvements in access and persistent barriers. Jiang N, Bruneau J, Makarenko I, Minoyan N, Zang G, Høj SB, Larney S, Martel-Laferrière V. Int J Drug P…

Need for integration of hepatitis C (HCV) services in community-based settings for people who inject drugs: results from a global values and preferences survey.

05. März 2023 | Hepatitiden

Need for integration of hepatitis C (HCV) services in community-based settings for people who inject drugs: results from a global values and preferences survey. Di Ciaccio M, Villes V, Perfect C, El Kaim JL, Donatelli M, James C, Easterbrook…

Overdose Alert and Response Technologies: State-of-the-art Review.

05. März 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Overdose Alert and Response Technologies: State-of-the-art Review. Oteo A, Daneshvar H, Baldacchino A, Matheson C. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Feb 15;25:e40389. doi: 10.2196/40389. PMID: 36790860; PMCID: PMC9978985. https://www.ncbi.nlm…

Part II: Missouri's Fentanyl Poisonings Rise to Record Levels.

05. März 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Part II: Missouri's Fentanyl Poisonings Rise to Record Levels. Stoecker WV, Smith CL, Connors E. Mo Med. 2023 Jan-Feb;120(1):10-14. PMID: 36860612; PMCID: PMC9970332. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9970332/

National policies for delivering tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis B and C virus infection services for refugees and migrants among Member States of the WHO European Region.

04. März 2023 | TBC

National policies for delivering tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis B and C virus infection services for refugees and migrants among Member States of the WHO European Region. Baggaley RF, Nazareth J, Divall P, Pan D, Martin CA, Volik M, Seguy NS…

HIV: Depotpräparate erzielen gute Ergebnisse bei Drogenabhängigen, psychisch Kranken und Obdachlosen

02. März 2023 | HIV

HIV: Depotpräparate erzielen gute Ergebnisse bei Drogenabhängigen, psychisch Kranken und Obdachlosen San Francisco – Der langwirksame Integrase-Inhibitor Cabotegravir, der in Kombination mit dem Reverse-Transkriptase-Inhibitor Rilpivirin als intram…

Improved health-related quality of life after hepatitis C viraemic clearance among people who inject drugs may not be durable.

02. März 2023 | Hepatitiden

Improved health-related quality of life after hepatitis C viraemic clearance among people who inject drugs may not be durable. McDonald, SA, Myring, G, Palmateer, NE, et al. Addiction. 2023: 000– 000. doi.org/1…

Nitrous oxide-induced subacute combined degeneration of the cord: diagnosis and treatment.

24. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Nitrous oxide-induced subacute combined degeneration of the cord: diagnosis and treatment. Paris A, Lake L, Joseph A, Workman A, Walton J, Hayton T, Evangelou N, Lilleker JB, Ayling RM, Nicholl D, Noyce AJ. Pract Neurol. 2023 Feb 22:pn…

Long-acting antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV among people with unstable housing, mental illnesses, substance use

24. Februar 2023 | HIV

Long-acting antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV among people with unstable housing, mental illnesses, substance use NIH-supported study demonstrates injectable ART may improve outcomes in underserved patients. A long-acting antiretroviral…

„Düsseldorfer Patient“: Erneut HIV-Heilung nach Stammzellübertragung

21. Februar 2023 | HIV

„Düsseldorfer Patient“: Erneut HIV-Heilung nach Stammzellübertragung Düsseldorf – Zum 3. Mal weltweit ist es gelungen, einen krebskranken HIV-Patienten mithilfe einer Stammzellentransplantation von beiden Erkrankungen zu heilen. Bei dem 53 Jahre al…

Reducing barriers to the hepatitis C care cascade in prison via point-of-care RNA testing: a qualitative exploration of men in prison using an integrated framework.

21. Februar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Reducing barriers to the hepatitis C care cascade in prison via point-of-care RNA testing: a qualitative exploration of men in prison using an integrated framework. Lafferty, L, Sheehan, Y, Cochrane, A, Grebely, J, Lloyd…

How the rural risk environment underpins hepatitis C risk: Qualitative findings from rural southern Illinois, United States.

18. Februar 2023 | Hepatitiden

How the rural risk environment underpins hepatitis C risk: Qualitative findings from rural southern Illinois, United States. Walters SM, Frank D, Felsher M, Jaiswal J, Fletcher S, Bennett AS, Friedman SR, Ouellet LJ, Ompad DC, Jenkins W, Pho…

DNA methylation in cocaine use disorder–An epigenome-wide approach in the human prefrontal cortex.

15. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

DNA methylation in cocaine use disorder–An epigenome-wide approach in the human prefrontal cortex. Poisel E, Zillich L, Streit F, Frank J, Friske MM, Foo JC, Mechawar N, Turecki G, Hansson AC, Nöthen MM, Rietschel M, Spanagel R and Witt SH (2…

MicroRNA–mRNA networks are dysregulated in opioid use disorder postmortem brain: Further evidence for opioid-induced neurovascular alterations.

15. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

MicroRNA–mRNA networks are dysregulated in opioid use disorder postmortem brain: Further evidence for opioid-induced neurovascular alterations. Grimm SL, Mendez EF, Stertz L, Meyer TD, Fries GR, Gandhi T, Kanchi R, Selvaraj S, Teixeira AL, Ko…

Impact of direct-acting antiviral use for chronic hepatitis C on health care costs in Medicaid: economic model update.

15. Februar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Impact of direct-acting antiviral use for chronic hepatitis C on health care costs in Medicaid: economic model update. Roebuck MC. Am J Manag Care. 2022 Dec;28(12):630-631. doi: 10.37765/ajmc.2022.89273. PMID: 36525655. https://www.aj…

Substance Use Treatment Utilization Among Women With and Without Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

07. Februar 2023 | HIV

Substance Use Treatment Utilization Among Women With and Without Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Fujita AW, Ramakrishnan A, Mehta CC, Yusuf OB, Wilson T, Shoptaw S, Carrico AW, Adimora AA, Eaton E, Cohen MH, Cohen J, Adedimeji A, Plankey M…

Empfehlungen zur Hepatitis Versorgung bei Drogenkonsumierenden.

07. Februar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Empfehlungen zur Hepatitis Versorgung bei Drogenkonsumierenden. Grebely J, Robaeys G, Bruggmann P, Aghemo A, Backmund M, Bruneau J, Byrne J, Dalgard O, Feld JJ, Hellard M, Hickman M, Kautz A, Litwin A, Lloyd AR, Mauss S, Prins M, Swan T, Scha…

High-Throughput Assessment of Real-World Medication Effects on QT Interval Prolongation: Observational Study.

07. Februar 2023 | Torsade-de-Pointes-Tachykardie

High-Throughput Assessment of Real-World Medication Effects on QT Interval Prolongation: Observational Study. Yuan N, Oesterle A, Botting P, Chugh S, Albert C, Ebinger J, Ouyang D. JMIR Cardio. 2023 Jan 20;7:e41055. doi: 10.2196/41055…

KANADA. Vancouver Island: First Nations women overrepresented among B.C. toxic drug deaths: doctor

07. Februar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

KANADA. Vancouver Island: First Nations women overrepresented among B.C. toxic drug deaths: doctor Vancouver - The top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority says Indigenous people, especially women, are dying from toxic drugs…

I Don't Believe a Person Has to Die When Trying to Get High: Overdose Prevention and Response Strategies in Rural Illinois.

07. Februar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

I Don't Believe a Person Has to Die When Trying to Get High: Overdose Prevention and Response Strategies in Rural Illinois. Walters SM, Felsher M, Frank D, Jaiswal J, Townsend T, Muncan B, Bennett AS, Friedman SR, Jenkins W, Pho MT, Fletcher…

Men have approximately 2- to 3-fold greater overdose mortality than women for synthetic opioids, heroin and psychostimulants including cocaine across the lifespan: Analysis of state-level CDC data for 2020-2021.

07. Februar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Men have approximately 2- to 3-fold greater overdose mortality than women for synthetic opioids, heroin and psychostimulants including cocaine across the lifespan: Analysis of state-level CDC data for 2020-2021. Butelman ER, Huang Y, Goldstei…

Individual and social network correlates of responding to multiple overdoses among a cohort of people who use drugs.

07. Februar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Individual and social network correlates of responding to multiple overdoses among a cohort of people who use drugs. Wagner KD, Marks C, Felsher M, Latkin C, Pearson JL, Falade-Nwulia OO. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2022 Dec;5:100107. doi…

An evaluation of the association between specific post-overdose care services in emergency departments and subsequent treatment engagement.

07. Februar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

An evaluation of the association between specific post-overdose care services in emergency departments and subsequent treatment engagement. Chambers LC, Hallowell BD, Samuels EA, Daly M, Baird J, Beaudoin FL. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians…

Tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drug use and their association with CD4/CD8 cell count ratio in people with controlled HIV: a cross-sectional study (ANRS CO3 AQUIVIH-NA-QuAliV).

07. Februar 2023 | HIV

Tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drug use and their association with CD4/CD8 cell count ratio in people with controlled HIV: a cross-sectional study (ANRS CO3 AQUIVIH-NA-QuAliV). Devos S, Bonnet F, Hessamfar M, Neau D, Vareil MO, Leleu…

National medical specialty guidelines of HIV indicator conditions in Europe lack adequate HIV testing recommendations: a systematic guideline review.

07. Februar 2023 | HIV

National medical specialty guidelines of HIV indicator conditions in Europe lack adequate HIV testing recommendations: a systematic guideline review. Jordans CCE, Vasylyev M, Rae C, Jakobsen ML, Vassilenko A, Dauby N, Grevsen AL, Jakobsen SF, Raaha…

A Capacity-Strengthening Intervention to Support HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Awareness-Building and Promotion by Frontline Harm Reduction Workers in Baltimore, Maryland: A Mixed Methods Evaluation.

07. Februar 2023 | HIV

A Capacity-Strengthening Intervention to Support HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Awareness-Building and Promotion by Frontline Harm Reduction Workers in Baltimore, Maryland: A Mixed Methods Evaluation. Rosen JG, Zhang L, Pelaez D, Park JN…

Human immunodeficiency virus in the Russian Federation: mortality, prevalence, risk factors, and current understanding of sexual transmission.

07. Februar 2023 | HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus in the Russian Federation: mortality, prevalence, risk factors, and current understanding of sexual transmission. Nikoloski Z, King EJ, Mosialos E. AIDS. 2022 Dec 7. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000003441. Epub…

Vergütung der HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe weiterhin extrabudgetär

07. Februar 2023 | HIV

Vergütung der HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe weiterhin extrabudgetär Die medikamentöse HIV-Präexpositionsprophylaxe für Versicherte mit einem substanziellen HIV-Risiko wird ab 1. Januar weiterhin extrabudgetär vergütet. KBV und GKV-Spitzenverband hab…

Reduced anterior insular cortex volume in male heroin addicts: a postmortem study.

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

The Effects of Drug Addiction and Detoxification on the Human Oral Microbiota.

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

The Effects of Drug Addiction and Detoxification on the Human Oral Microbiota. Zhang J, Liu W, Shi L, Liu X, Wang M, Li W, Yu D, Wang Y, Zhang J, Yun K, Yan J. Microbiol Spectr. 2023 Feb 1:e0396122. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.03961-22. Epub…

Sex-differences in anxiety, neuroinflammatory markers, and enhanced fear learning following chronic heroin withdrawal.

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Sex-differences in anxiety, neuroinflammatory markers, and enhanced fear learning following chronic heroin withdrawal. Parekh SV, Adams LO, Barkell GA, Lysle DT. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2023 Feb;240(2):347-359. doi: 10.1007/s00213-0…

Integrated Infectious Disease and Substance Use Disorder Care for the Treatment of Injection Drug Use-Associated Infections: A Prospective Cohort Study With Historical Control.

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Integrated Infectious Disease and Substance Use Disorder Care for the Treatment of Injection Drug Use-Associated Infections: A Prospective Cohort Study With Historical Control. Serota DP, Rosenbloom L, Hervera B, Seo G, Feaster DJ, Metsch LR…

Dementia, Substance Misuse, and Social Determinants of Health: American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples' Prevention, Service, and Care. Chronic Stress (Thousand Oaks).

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Dementia, Substance Misuse, and Social Determinants of Health: American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples' Prevention, Service, and Care. Chronic Stress (Thousand Oaks). Crouch MC, Cheromiah Salazar MBR, Harris SJ, Rosich RM. 2023 Jan 1…

Patterns and Predictors of Heroin Use, Remission, and Psychiatric Health Among People with Heroin Dependence: Key Findings from the 18-20-Year Follow-Up of the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS).

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Patterns and Predictors of Heroin Use, Remission, and Psychiatric Health Among People with Heroin Dependence: Key Findings from the 18-20-Year Follow-Up of the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS). Marel C, Wilson J, Darke S, Ross J, Sla…

Relationship between Depression and Cognitive Inhibition in Men with Heroin or Methamphetamine Use Disorder in First-Time Mandatory Detoxification.

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Relationship between Depression and Cognitive Inhibition in Men with Heroin or Methamphetamine Use Disorder in First-Time Mandatory Detoxification. Xin Y, Zhong X, Zhang X, Chen Y, Xin W, Liu C, Fu H, Feng C, Zuo G. Healthcare (Basel)…

Neuroimaging mechanisms in short-term heroin- and methamphetamine-abstinent users: Similarities and differences.

07. Februar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Neuroimaging mechanisms in short-term heroin- and methamphetamine-abstinent users: Similarities and differences. Gong M, Liang W, He C, Shen Y, Zhang Z, Lou M, Xu Z. Neurosci Lett. 2023 Feb 6;796:137057. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2023.1370…

Association Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Receipt of Direct-Acting Antiviral Hepatitis C Virus Treatment.

31. Januar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Association Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Receipt of Direct-Acting Antiviral Hepatitis C Virus Treatment. Haque LY, Fiellin DA, Tate JP, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(12):e2246604. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.46604 https…

Lassen sich Todesfälle durch Drogentrends vorhersagen?

31. Januar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Lassen sich Todesfälle durch Drogentrends vorhersagen? Liefert der Konsum von Kokain, Crystal und Ecstasy in der Partyszene Hinweise zu allgemeinen Drogentrends? Gibt es einen Zusammenhang mit Drogentoten in der Bevölkerung? Ein Forschungsteam aus…

An integrated LSTM-HeteroRGNN model for interpretable opioid overdose risk prediction.

20. Januar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

An integrated LSTM-HeteroRGNN model for interpretable opioid overdose risk prediction. Dong X, Wong R, Lyu W, Abell-Hart K, Deng J, Liu Y, Hajagos JG, Rosenthal RN, Chen C, Wang F. Artif Intell Med. 2023 Jan;135:102439. doi: 10.1016/j…

HIV: Erneut Impfstoff in Studie gescheitert

20. Januar 2023 | HIV

HIV: Erneut Impfstoff in Studie gescheitert Seattle – Die kombinierte Impfung mit zwei Impfstoffen, die das Immunsystem mit mehreren HIV-Antigenen zur Bildung breitneutralisierender Antikörper anregen sollte, hat sich in einer Phase-3-Studie zwar a…

RKI-Themenseite Hepatitis C

16. Januar 2023 | Hepatitiden

RKI-Themenseite Hepatitis C https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/H/HepatitisC/Point-Studie.html

Laying the foundations for hepatitis C elimination: evaluating the development and contribution of community care pathways to diagnostic efforts.

16. Januar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Laying the foundations for hepatitis C elimination: evaluating the development and contribution of community care pathways to diagnostic efforts. Robinson, E., Byrne, C.J., Carberry, J. et al. BMC Public Health 23, 54 (2023). doi.o…

Association of sex work and social-structural factors with non-fatal overdose among women who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada.

16. Januar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Association of sex work and social-structural factors with non-fatal overdose among women who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada. Harris MT, Goldenberg S, Cui Z, Fairbairn N, Milloy MS, Hayashi K, Samet JH, Walley AY, Nolan S. Int J Drug P…

USA. New York City Releases 2021 Overdose Data Showing Unprecedented Overdose Levels

16. Januar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. New York City Releases 2021 Overdose Data Showing Unprecedented Overdose Levels Overdose rates show an increase in racial, economic, age, and neighborhood-level inequities in overdose deaths. (NYC Government, USA, 12.01.2023) https://www.nyc…

Prevalence of Cerebrovascular Accidents Among the US Population With Substance Use Disorders: A Nationwide Study.

09. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Prevalence of Cerebrovascular Accidents Among the US Population With Substance Use Disorders: A Nationwide Study. Chelikam N, Mohammad Z, Tavrawala K, Krishnakumar AN, Varghese A, Shrivastav TY, Tarimci B, Kumar S, Francis SZ, Samala Venkata…

Renal manifestations of recreational drugs: A narrative review of the literature.

09. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Renal manifestations of recreational drugs: A narrative review of the literature. Kannan L. Medicine (Baltimore). 2022 Dec 16;101(50):e31888. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000031888. PMID: 36550840; PMCID: PMC9771315. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/…

Cocaine sensitizes the CD4+ T cells for HIV infection by co-stimulating NFAT and AP-1.

09. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Cocaine sensitizes the CD4+ T cells for HIV infection by co-stimulating NFAT and AP-1. Sharma AL, Shafer D, Netting D, Tyagi M. iScience. 2022 Nov 22;25(12):105651. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.105651. PMID: 36483012; PMCID: PMC9722482…

Cocaine sensitizes the CD4+ T cells for HIV infection by co-stimulating NFAT and AP-1.

09. Januar 2023 | HIV

[Translated article] Cutaneous and Mucosal Conditions Associated With Cocaine Use.

09. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

[Translated article] Cutaneous and Mucosal Conditions Associated With Cocaine Use. Sánchez-Puigdollers A, Just-Sarobé M, Pastor-Jané L. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2022 Dec 5:S0001-7310(22)01013-4. English, Spanish. doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2022.09…

Risk of Cardiac Lesion with Chronic and Acute Use of Loperamide-An Integrative Review.

08. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Risk of Cardiac Lesion with Chronic and Acute Use of Loperamide-An Integrative Review. Lammoglia BC, Hasselmann G, Pires-Oliveira M, Duarte Nicolau LA, Rolim Medeiros JV, Sabia Tallo F, Omar Taha M, Yamaguti Lima R, Caricati-Neto A, Menezes-R…

Effects of Buprenorphine/Naloxone and Methadone on Depressive Symptoms in People with Prescription Opioid Use Disorder: A Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial.

08. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Effects of Buprenorphine/Naloxone and Methadone on Depressive Symptoms in People with Prescription Opioid Use Disorder: A Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial. Bastien G, McAnulty C, Ledjiar O, Socias ME, Le Foll B, Lim R, Hassan AN, Brisset…

Safety and Tolerability of Oral Cannabinoids in People Living with HIV on Long-Term ART: A Randomized, Open-Label, Interventional Pilot Clinical Trial (CTNPT 028).

06. Januar 2023 | HIV

Safety and Tolerability of Oral Cannabinoids in People Living with HIV on Long-Term ART: A Randomized, Open-Label, Interventional Pilot Clinical Trial (CTNPT 028). Mboumba Bouassa RS, Needham J, Nohynek D, Singer J, Lee T, Bobeuf F, Samarani S, Del…

SAMHSA Announces National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Results Detailing Mental Illness and Substance Use Levels in 2021

06. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

SAMHSA Announces National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Results Detailing Mental Illness and Substance Use Levels in 2021 2021 NSDUH report includes selected estimates by race, ethnicity, and age and is the most comprehensive key findings r…

Opioid-Associated Amnestic Syndrome Progressing to Diffuse Leukoencephalopathy.

06. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Opioid-Associated Amnestic Syndrome Progressing to Diffuse Leukoencephalopathy. Meng D, Randhawa J. Neurohospitalist. 2023 Jan;13(1):109-110. doi: 10.1177/19418744211045862. Epub 2022 Oct 10. PMID: 36531854; PMCID: PMC9755609. ht…

Pharmacological Interventions for Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: A Scoping Review of Preclinical Trials.

06. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Pharmacological Interventions for Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: A Scoping Review of Preclinical Trials. Koponen ME, Forget P. J Clin Med. 2022 Nov 29;11(23):7060. doi: 10.3390/jcm11237060. PMID: 36498635; PMCID: PMC9735807. https://www…

Psychiatric Comorbidity, Psychosocial Problems, and Functioning of People Who Inject Opioids: An Observational Study.

06. Januar 2023 | Verschiedenes

Psychiatric Comorbidity, Psychosocial Problems, and Functioning of People Who Inject Opioids: An Observational Study. Farooqui AM, Arya A, Singh A, Dalal PK. Addict Health. 2022 Jul;14(3):218-223. doi: 10.34172/ahj.2022.1310. Epub 2022…

Evaluation of the Impact of HIV Serostatus on the Hepatitis C Virus Care Cascade and Injection Drug Use Among Persons Initiating Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

06. Januar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Evaluation of the Impact of HIV Serostatus on the Hepatitis C Virus Care Cascade and Injection Drug Use Among Persons Initiating Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Lier AJ, Vander Wyk B, Di Paola A, Springer SA. Open Forum I…

Evaluation of the Impact of HIV Serostatus on the Hepatitis C Virus Care Cascade and Injection Drug Use Among Persons Initiating Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

06. Januar 2023 | HIV

Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Tool to Identify People at Greater Risk of Having Hepatitis C among Drug Users.

06. Januar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Tool to Identify People at Greater Risk of Having Hepatitis C among Drug Users. Huang G, Cheng W, Xu Y, Yang J, Jiang J, Pan X, Zhou X, Jiang J, Chai C. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2…

Empfehlungen für die Nachsorge von Patientinnen/Patienten mit ausgeheilter Hepatitis C

06. Januar 2023 | Hepatitiden

Empfehlungen für die Nachsorge von Patientinnen/Patienten mit ausgeheilter Hepatitis C Bobzin C, Bösiger Ch, Bruggmann P et al. Swiss Med Forum. 2021;21(1112):184-186, Veröffentlichung: 17.03.2021, doi.org/10.4414/smf.2021.08756 https://med…

HCV elimination in a Swiss opioid agonist therapy programme - a cohort study.

06. Januar 2023 | Hepatitiden

HCV elimination in a Swiss opioid agonist therapy programme - a cohort study. Bregenzer A, Krismer C, Wendel S, Roser P, Fux CA. Swiss Med Wkly. 2022 Dec 9;152:40009. doi: 10.57187/smw.2022.40009. PMID: 36509421. https://smw.ch/index…

Somalia. Somalia's opioid overdose: Young, female and addicted

06. Januar 2023 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Somalia. Somalia's opioid overdose: Young, female and addicted It was the discovery of the body of a 22-year-old woman on the streets of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, last year that brought into the open the problem of female drug addiction in the…

„Deutsche Aidshilfe zu den aktuellen HIV Zahlen: Versorgungslücken schließen“

26. Dezember 2022 | HIV

„Deutsche Aidshilfe zu den aktuellen HIV Zahlen: Versorgungslücken schließen“ Um die Zahl der HIV-Infektionen und -Spätdiagnosen weiter zu senken, müssen Engpässe in der Drogenhilfe und bei der Versorgung mit der HIV-Prophylaxe PrEP beseitigt werde…

Substance use, injection risk behaviors, and fentanyl-related overdose risk among a sample of PWID post-Hurricane Maria.

26. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Substance use, injection risk behaviors, and fentanyl-related overdose risk among a sample of PWID post-Hurricane Maria. Abadie, R., Cano, M., Habecker, P. et al. Harm Reduct J 19, 129 (2022). doi.org/10.1186/s12954-022-00715-4 ht…

Zahl der Drogentoten unter US-Jugendlichen steigt dramatisch

26. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Zahl der Drogentoten unter US-Jugendlichen steigt dramatisch Washington – Die Zahl der an einer Drogenüberdosis gestorbenen Kinder und Jugendlichen ist in den USA dramatisch gestiegen. Von 2019 bis 2021 habe sich die Zahl der Drogentodesfälle unter…

Patterns of mortality risk among patients with substance use disorder: an opportunity for proactive patient safety?

26. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Patterns of mortality risk among patients with substance use disorder: an opportunity for proactive patient safety? Svensson, J., Bergström, J., Kåberg, M. et al. BMC Psychiatry 22, 770 (2022). doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04437-6 https:/…

USA. Hidden Fentanyl Is Driving a Fatal New Phase in US Opioid Epidemic

26. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. Hidden Fentanyl Is Driving a Fatal New Phase in US Opioid Epidemic The rise of fentanyl has brought on the most dangerous phase yet in the US’s decades-long opioid epidemic, causing a surge in overdose deaths and crippling efforts to end a dev…

USA. Explosion in US adolescent overdoses, mainly fentanyl

26. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. Explosion in US adolescent overdoses, mainly fentanyl Drug overdoses among people aged 10 to 18 more than doubled in the United States between 2019 and 2021, according to a study released Thursday by health authorities, who warned in particula…

Psychische und somatische Gesundheit von wohnungslosen Menschen - Evidenz aus dem National Survey on Psychiatric and Somatic Health of Homeless Individuals (NAPSHI-Studie)

25. Dezember 2022 | Verschiedenes

Psychische und somatische Gesundheit von wohnungslosen Menschen - Evidenz aus dem National Survey on Psychiatric and Somatic Health of Homeless Individuals (NAPSHI-Studie) The mental and physical health of the homeless - evidence from the National…

Concurrent use of opioids and stimulants and risk of fatal overdose: A cohort study.

12. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Concurrent use of opioids and stimulants and risk of fatal overdose: A cohort study. Palis, H., Xavier, C., Dobrer, S. et al. BMC Public Health 22, 2084 (2022). doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14506-w https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcent…

Drug overdose deaths in adults aged 65 and over: United States, 2000–2020.

12. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Drug overdose deaths in adults aged 65 and over: United States, 2000–2020. Kramarow EA, Tejada-Vera B. NCHS Data Brief, no 455. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2022. doi.org/10.15620/cdc:121828 https://www.cdc…

USA. Overdose Deaths up 81% in Pregnant, Postpartum

12. Dezember 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. Overdose Deaths up 81% in Pregnant, Postpartum Women Drug overdose deaths in pregnant and postpartum women rose by about 81% from 2017 to 2020, researchers report in a JAMA research letter published online Dec. 6. (Medscape, USA, 07…

Recreational Drug Misuse and Its Potential Contribution to Male Fertility Levels' Decline: A Narrative Review.

12. Dezember 2022 | Verschiedenes

Recreational Drug Misuse and Its Potential Contribution to Male Fertility Levels' Decline: A Narrative Review. Schifano N, Chiappini S, Mosca A, Miuli A, Santovito MC, Pettorruso M, Capogrosso P, Dehò F, Martinotti G, Schifano F. Brain…

Prevalence of psychoactive drug use in patients hospitalized for acute cardiac events: Rationale and design of the ADDICT-ICCU trial, from the Emergency and Acute Cardiovascular Care Working Group and the National College of Cardiologists in Training of t

12. Dezember 2022 | Verschiedenes

Prevalence of psychoactive drug use in patients hospitalized for acute cardiac events: Rationale and design of the ADDICT-ICCU trial, from the Emergency and Acute Cardiovascular Care Working Group and the National College of Cardiologists in Trainin…

Different Olfactory Perception in Heroin Addicts Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

12. Dezember 2022 | Verschiedenes

Different Olfactory Perception in Heroin Addicts Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Haghshenas Bilehsavar S, Batouli SA, Soukhtanlou M, Alavi S, Oghabian M. Basic Clin Neurosci. 2022 Mar-Apr;13(2):257-268. doi: 10.32598/bcn.1…

Methamphetamine-associated heart failure: a systematic review of observational studies

12. Dezember 2022 | Verschiedenes

Methamphetamine-associated heart failure: a systematic review of observational studies Manja V, Nrusimha A, Gao Y, et al Heart, Published Online First: 01 December 2022. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-321610 https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/…

Herzinsuffizienzen durch Methkonsum nehmen weltweit und in allen Bevölkerungsschichten zu

12. Dezember 2022 | Verschiedenes

Herzinsuffizienzen durch Methkonsum nehmen weltweit und in allen Bevölkerungsschichten zu Menlo Park – Immer mehr Menschen weltweit sterben an Herzinsuffizienzen, die mit dem Missbrauch von Methamphetamin („Meth“, „Crystal Meth“) assoziiert sind. U…

Neuer Impfstoff gegen HIV erzeugt breitneutralisierende Antikörper

12. Dezember 2022 | HIV

Neuer Impfstoff gegen HIV erzeugt breitneutralisierende Antikörper La Jolla/Kalifornien und Seattle – Ein neuartiger Impfstoff, der die Bildung von Vorläufer-B-Zellen anstrebt, hat sich in einer ersten klinischen Phase 1-Studie als sicher erwiesen…

Effect of Implementation Facilitation to Promote Adoption of Medications for Addiction Treatment in US HIV Clinics: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

12. Dezember 2022 | HIV

Effect of Implementation Facilitation to Promote Adoption of Medications for Addiction Treatment in US HIV Clinics: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Edelman EJ, Gan G, Dziura J, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(10):e2236904. doi:10…

Findings from a pilot study of buprenorphine population pharmacokinetics: A potential effect of HIV on buprenorphine bioavailability.

12. Dezember 2022 | HIV

Findings from a pilot study of buprenorphine population pharmacokinetics: A potential effect of HIV on buprenorphine bioavailability. Bart G, Jaber M, Giang LM, Brundage RC, Korthuis PT. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2022 Nov 11;241:109696. doi…

Aidshilfe fordert gesetzliches Verbot von HIV-Tests im Arbeitsleben

12. Dezember 2022 | HIV

Aidshilfe fordert gesetzliches Verbot von HIV-Tests im Arbeitsleben Berlin – Die Deutsche Aidshilfe hat ein gesetzliches Verbot von HIV-Tests im Arbeitsleben gefordert. „Noch immer glauben manche Arbeitgebende, sie dürften Menschen mit HIV einfach…

Viele HIV-Infektionen sind unentdeckt geblieben

12. Dezember 2022 | HIV

Viele HIV-Infektionen sind unentdeckt geblieben Genf/Solna – In Europa leben viele Menschen mit einer nicht diagnostizierten HIV-Infektion. Das geht aus einem neuen Bericht des Europäischen Zentrums für die Prävention und die Kontrolle von Krankhei…

Zu wenige Menschen mit Hepatitis C in Therapie

12. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

Zu wenige Menschen mit Hepatitis C in Therapie Eine chronische Leberentzündung verursacht durch das Hepatitis C-Virus (HCV) kann viel Leid und schwerwiegende Spätfolgen wie Krebs mit sich bringen. Doch so weit muss es nicht kommen: Dank moderner Th…

Barriers and Facilitators of Hepatitis C Care in Persons Coinfected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

12. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

Barriers and Facilitators of Hepatitis C Care in Persons Coinfected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Bar N, Bensoussan N, Rabinowich L, Levi S, Houri I, Ben-Ami Shor D, Shibolet O, Mor O, Weitzman E, Turner D, Katchman H. Int J Environ Res…

Barriers and Facilitators of Hepatitis C Care in Persons Coinfected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

12. Dezember 2022 | HIV

Hepatitis C prevalence in incarcerated settings between 2013-2021: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

12. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

Hepatitis C prevalence in incarcerated settings between 2013-2021: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Busschots D, Kremer C, Bielen R, Koc ÖM, Heyens L, Nevens F, Hens N, Robaeys G. BMC Public Health. 2022 Nov 24;22(1):2159. doi: 10.1186…

In a Real-Life Setting, Direct-Acting Antivirals to People Who Inject Drugs with Chronic Hepatitis C in Turkey.

12. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

In a Real-Life Setting, Direct-Acting Antivirals to People Who Inject Drugs with Chronic Hepatitis C in Turkey. Sarıgül Yıldırım F, Üser Ü, Sarı ND, Kurtaran B, Önlen Y, Şenateş E, Gündüz A, Zerdali E, Karsen H, Batırel A, Karaali R, Güner R…

History of alcohol use does not predict HCV direct acting antiviral treatment outcomes.

12. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

History of alcohol use does not predict HCV direct acting antiviral treatment outcomes. Ia Okwor C, Petrosyan Y, Lee C, Cooper C. J Assoc Med Microbiol Infect Dis Can. 2022 Sep 27;7(3):233-241. doi: 10.3138/jammi-2021-0037. PMID: 36337…

Alcohol consumption upon direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C among persons with human immunodeficiency virus in the United States.

12. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

Alcohol consumption upon direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C among persons with human immunodeficiency virus in the United States. Chen PH, Yenokyan K, Fojo AT, Hutton HE, Lesko CR, McCaul ME, Yang C, Cachay ER, Crane HM, Jacobson…

Alcohol consumption upon direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C among persons with human immunodeficiency virus in the United States.

12. Dezember 2022 | HIV

EASL recommendations on treatment of hepatitis C: Final update of the series

12. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

EASL recommendations on treatment of hepatitis C: Final update of the series Pawlotsky, Jean-MichelNegro, FrancescoAghemo, Alessio et al. Journal of Hepatology, Volume 73, Issue 5, 1170 - 1218 https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0…

HCV microelimination in harm reduction centres has benefits beyond HCV cure but is hampered by high reinfection rates.

11. Dezember 2022 | Hepatitiden

HCV microelimination in harm reduction centres has benefits beyond HCV cure but is hampered by high reinfection rates. Lens S, Miralpeix A, Gálvez M, Martró E, González N, Rodríguez-Tajes S, Mariño Z, Saludes V, Reyes-Urueña J, Majó X, Colom…

Bundeslagebild Rauschgiftkriminalität 2021

24. November 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Bundeslagebild Rauschgiftkriminalität 2021 (…) Die häufigsten Todesursachen waren der Konsum von Heroin und Opiat-Substitutionsmittel alleine oder in Verbindung mit anderen Stoffen. Die deutlichsten Anstiege betrafen monovalente Vergiftungen durch…

RKI. HIV in Deutschland 2021

24. November 2022 | HIV

RKI. HIV in Deutschland 2021 Epidemiologisches Bulletin, 47/2022 AKTUELLE DATEN UND INFORMATIONEN ZU INFEKTIONSKRANKHEITEN UND PUBLIC HEALTH RKI – Robert-Koch-Institut, 24.11.2022 https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/EpidBull/Archiv/2022/Ausgabe…

Welt-AIDS-Tag - neue Daten zu HIV/AIDS in Deutschland

24. November 2022 | HIV

Welt-AIDS-Tag - neue Daten zu HIV/AIDS in Deutschland Das Robert Koch-Institut hat eine neue umfassende Auswertung zur HIV/AIDS-Situation in Deutschland veröffentlicht. Die im Epidemiologischen Bulletin veröffentlichte Analyse anlässlich…

Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients Aged 75-84 Years With Chronic Hepatitis C Treated With Direct-Acting Antivirals.

22. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients Aged 75-84 Years With Chronic Hepatitis C Treated With Direct-Acting Antivirals. Ogawa E, Nomura H, Nakamuta M, Furusyo N, Kajiwara E, Dohmen K, Kawano A, Ooho A, Azuma K, Takahashi K, Satoh T, Ko…

A death by any other name: substance-induced or substance-related mortality

12. November 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

A death by any other name: substance-induced or substance-related mortality Hjorthøj, Carsten et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(22)00370-4/fulltext

USA. Continuing Crisis - Drug Overdose Deaths in New York

12. November 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

USA. Continuing Crisis - Drug Overdose Deaths in New York Report prepared by the Office of Budget Policy and Analysis, November 2022 https://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-york

HIV? Hepatitis? Das CHECK ich!

12. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

HIV? Hepatitis? Das CHECK ich! Modellprojekt zu Beratungen und Tests für Menschen, die Drogen gebrauchen, durchgeführt in niedrigschwelligen Einrichtungen der Drogenhilfe. Abschlussbericht zu den Ergebnissen der Begleitevaluation Herausgebe…

HIV? Hepatitis? Das CHECK ich!

12. November 2022 | HIV

Modeling the cost and impact of injectable opioid agonist therapy on overdose and overdose deaths.

08. November 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Modeling the cost and impact of injectable opioid agonist therapy on overdose and overdose deaths. Tse WC, Scott N, Dietze P, Nielsen S. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2022 Dec;143:108871. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2022.108871. Epub 2022 Sep 9. PMID…

Vital Signs: Hepatitis C Treatment Among Insured Adults — United States, 2019–2020.

08. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Vital Signs: Hepatitis C Treatment Among Insured Adults — United States, 2019–2020. Thompson WW, Symum H, Sandul A, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2022;71:1011-1017. doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7132e1 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volum…

Quick diagnosis, staging, and treatment of HCV infection among people living in prison: Opinion expert panel.

08. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Quick diagnosis, staging, and treatment of HCV infection among people living in prison: Opinion expert panel. Fiore V, De Matteis G, Pontali E, De Vito A, Panese S, Geremia N, Maida I, Artioli S, Starnini G, Madeddu G, Babudieri S. Fro…

Interventions to prevent HIV and Hepatitis C among people who inject drugs: Latest evidence of effectiveness from a systematic review (2011 to 2020).

08. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Interventions to prevent HIV and Hepatitis C among people who inject drugs: Latest evidence of effectiveness from a systematic review (2011 to 2020). Palmateer N, Hamill V, Bergenstrom A, Bloomfield H, Gordon L, Stone J, Fraser H, Seyler T, D…

Interventions to prevent HIV and Hepatitis C among people who inject drugs: Latest evidence of effectiveness from a systematic review (2011 to 2020). (2)

08. November 2022 | HIV

Integrated hepatitis C treatment is associated with improved retention and success in outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder at a private clinic.

08. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Integrated hepatitis C treatment is associated with improved retention and success in outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder at a private clinic. Losikoff P, Bosse JD, Martin SA, Wilson A, Chiodo LM. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Sep 14…

Adherence to opioid agonist therapy predicts uptake of direct-acting antivirals in people who use drugs: results from the French national healthcare database (the ANRS FANTASIO study).

08. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Adherence to opioid agonist therapy predicts uptake of direct-acting antivirals in people who use drugs: results from the French national healthcare database (the ANRS FANTASIO study). Rolland B, Lions C, Di Beo V, Carrieri P, Authier N, Barr…

Cannabis Use Is Inversely Associated with Metabolic Disorders in Hepatitis C-Infected Patients (ANRS CO22 Hepather Cohort).

08. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Cannabis Use Is Inversely Associated with Metabolic Disorders in Hepatitis C-Infected Patients (ANRS CO22 Hepather Cohort). Barré T, Bourlière M, Ramier C, Carrat F, Di Beo V, Protopopescu C, Marcellin F, Bureau M, Cagnot C, Dorival C, Zoulim…

Qualitative inquiry into perceptions of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among people who inject drugs living with hepatitis C in Seattle, WA, USA.

08. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

Qualitative inquiry into perceptions of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among people who inject drugs living with hepatitis C in Seattle, WA, USA. Barry, M.P., Austin, E.J., Bhatraju, E.P. et al. Harm Reduct J 19, 121 (2022). doi.org/…

Qualitative inquiry into perceptions of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among people who inject drugs living with hepatitis C in Seattle, WA, USA.

08. November 2022 | HIV

Prevalence and Pattern of Dermatological Manifestations Among Substance Users Across Kashmir Valley in North India.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Prevalence and Pattern of Dermatological Manifestations Among Substance Users Across Kashmir Valley in North India. Aslam A, Rather S, Hussain A, Younus F, Saqib NU, Hassan I. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2022 Jun 24;13(4):457-465. doi: 1…

Case Reports of Heroin Injection Site Necrosis: A Novel Antecedent of Nicolau Syndrome.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Case Reports of Heroin Injection Site Necrosis: A Novel Antecedent of Nicolau Syndrome. Rose B, Powell TG, Jones M, Chillag SA, Kemper S. Cureus. 2022 Sep 16;14(9):e29235. doi: 10.7759/cureus.29235. PMID: 36258944; PMCID: PMC9573776…

Clinical Features of Patients Hospitalized for All Routes of Anthrax, 1880-2018: A Systematic Review.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Clinical Features of Patients Hospitalized for All Routes of Anthrax, 1880-2018: A Systematic Review. Hendricks K, Person MK, Bradley JS, Mongkolrattanothai T, Hupert N, Eichacker P, Friedlander AM, Bower WA. Clin Infect Dis. 2022 Oct…

Evidence on the Heroin-Mediated Impairment of the Oxidative Status of Erythrocytes.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Evidence on the Heroin-Mediated Impairment of the Oxidative Status of Erythrocytes. Bani-Ahmad MA, Mustafa AG, Bani Ahmad AA, Alkhazali IE, Rahim AA. J Toxicol. 2022 Sep 28;2022:3996051. doi: 10.1155/2022/3996051. PMID: 36212505; PMCID…

Addictive and other mental disorders: a call for a standardized definition of dual disorders.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Addictive and other mental disorders: a call for a standardized definition of dual disorders. Szerman N, Torrens M, Maldonado R, Balhara YPS, Salom C, Maremmani I, Sher L, Didia-Attas J, Chen J, Baler R; World Association on Dual Disorders (W…

Mortality and life-years lost following subsequent physical comorbidity in people with pre-existing substance use disorders: a national registry-based retrospective cohort study of hospitalised individuals in Czechia

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Mortality and life-years lost following subsequent physical comorbidity in people with pre-existing substance use disorders: a national registry-based retrospective cohort study of hospitalised individuals in Czechia Formánek, Tomáš et al. The Lan…

Opium abuse and stroke in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Opium abuse and stroke in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mardi P. Front Neurol. 2022 Sep 9;13:855578. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.855578. PMID: 36188414; PMCID: PMC9524459. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC952445…

Screening for co-infections in patients with substance use disorders and severe bacterial infections.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Screening for co-infections in patients with substance use disorders and severe bacterial infections. Varley CD, Conte M, Streifel AC, Winders B, Sikka MK. Ther Adv Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 17;9:20499361221132132. doi: 10.1177/204993612211…

Injection drug induced septic embolism-A growing concern.

08. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Injection drug induced septic embolism-A growing concern. Kelson M, Chaudhry A, Nguyen A, Girgis S. Radiol Case Rep. 2022 Sep 15;17(11):4345-4349. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.08.057. PMID: 36188073; PMCID: PMC9520423. https://www.ncbi.n…

Prescribing Characteristics Associated With Opioid Overdose Following Buprenorphine Taper.

01. November 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Prescribing Characteristics Associated With Opioid Overdose Following Buprenorphine Taper. Bozinoff N, Men S, Kurdyak P, Selby P, Gomes T. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(9):e2234168. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.34168 https://jamanet…

So many harms, so little benefit: a global review of the history and harms of HIV criminalisation

01. November 2022 | HIV

So many harms, so little benefit: a global review of the history and harms of HIV criminalisation Csete, Joanne et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(22)00248-X/fulltext

HIV/AIDS Language Compendium of internationally agreed terms, concepts, definitions and evidence for rights-based responses

01. November 2022 | HIV

HIV/AIDS Language Compendium of internationally agreed terms, concepts, definitions and evidence for rights-based responses (Love Alliance, HIV Policy Lab, O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law, 2022) https://hivlanguagecompendium…

Effectiveness of Opioid Tapering or Abrupt Discontinuation vs No Dosage Change for Opioid Overdose or Suicide for Patients Receiving Stable Long-term Opioid Therapy.

01. November 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Effectiveness of Opioid Tapering or Abrupt Discontinuation vs No Dosage Change for Opioid Overdose or Suicide for Patients Receiving Stable Long-term Opioid Therapy. Larochelle MR, Lodi S, Yan S, Clothier BA, Goldsmith ES, Bohnert ASB. Compar…

The Impact of Supportive Housing on Liver-Related Outcomes Among Persons With Hepatitis C Virus Infection.

01. November 2022 | Hepatitiden

The Impact of Supportive Housing on Liver-Related Outcomes Among Persons With Hepatitis C Virus Infection. Miller-Archie SA, Walters SC, Bocour A, Moore MS, Wiewel E, Singh T, Lim S. J Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 7;226(Supplement_3):S363-S371…

Interventions to prevent HIV and Hepatitis C among people who inject drugs: Latest evidence of effectiveness from a systematic review (2011 to 2020).

01. November 2022 | HIV

Developing tuberculosis vaccines for people with HIV: consensus statements from an international expert panel

01. November 2022 | HIV

Developing tuberculosis vaccines for people with HIV: consensus statements from an international expert panel Miner, Maurine D et al. The Lancet HIV, Volume 0, Issue 0 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(22)00255…

Developing tuberculosis vaccines for people with HIV: consensus statements from an international expert panel

01. November 2022 | TBC

Acute infections in people who inject drugs

01. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Acute infections in people who inject drugs Stevenson N, Suttie S, Fernandes E, Rae N. BMJ 2022; 379 :e072635 doi:10.1136/bmj-2022-072635 https://www.bmj.com/content/379/bmj-2022-072635.long

Cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates increase the risk of incident atrial fibrillation

01. November 2022 | Verschiedenes

Cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates increase the risk of incident atrial fibrillation Anthony L Lin, Gregory Nah, Janet J Tang, Eric Vittinghoff, Thomas A. Dewland, Gregory M Marcus, European Heart Journal, 2022;, ehac558, doi.or…

Notes from the Field: Antihistamine Positivity and Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths — 44 Jurisdictions, United States, 2019–2020.

01. November 2022 | Überdosis - Drogentod

Notes from the Field: Antihistamine Positivity and Involvement in Drug Overdose Deaths — 44 Jurisdictions, United States, 2019–2020. Dinwiddie AT, Tanz LJ, Bitting J. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2022;71:1308–1310. doi.org/10.15585/m…

WHO-Empfehlungen: Hepatitis C ließe sich eliminieren

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

WHO-Empfehlungen: Hepatitis C ließe sich eliminieren Dtsch Arztebl 2022; 119(38): A-1584 / B-1324 Lenzen-Schulte, Martina https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/227616

Neuer Check-up für die Leber: Warum Hepatitis-Tests so sinnvoll sind

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Neuer Check-up für die Leber: Warum Hepatitis-Tests so sinnvoll sind Dtsch Arztebl 2022; 119(38): A-1590 / B-1322 Wolffram, Ingmar https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/227644

HIV prevention for the next decade: Appropriate, person-centred, prioritised, effective, combination prevention.

11. Oktober 2022 | HIV

HIV prevention for the next decade: Appropriate, person-centred, prioritised, effective, combination prevention. Godfrey-Faussett P, Frescura L, Abdool-Karim Q, Clayton M, Ghys PD, (on behalf of the 2025 prevention targets working group) (202…

Impact of an Accelerated Pretreatment Evaluation on Linkage-to-Care for Hepatitis C-infected Persons Who Inject Drugs.

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Impact of an Accelerated Pretreatment Evaluation on Linkage-to-Care for Hepatitis C-infected Persons Who Inject Drugs. Martel-Laferrière V, Brissette S, Wartelle-Bladou C, Juteau LC, Popa M, Goyer MÈ, Bruneau J. Subst Abuse. 2022 Aug 1…

Direct-acting antiviral treatment uptake and sustained virological response outcomes are not affected by alcohol use: A CANUHC analysis.

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Direct-acting antiviral treatment uptake and sustained virological response outcomes are not affected by alcohol use: A CANUHC analysis. Driedger M, Vachon ML, Wong A, Conway B, Ramji A, Borgia S, Tam E, Barrett L, Smyth D, Feld JJ…

Integrating Hepatitis C Care for Opioid Substitution Treatment Patients Attending General Practice: Feasibility, Clinical, and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Integrating Hepatitis C Care for Opioid Substitution Treatment Patients Attending General Practice: Feasibility, Clinical, and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. McCombe G, Swan D, Lambert JS, O'Connor E, Ward Z, Vickerman P, Avramovic G, Crowley D, Tina…

Randomized clinical trial: Direct-acting antivirals as treatment for hepatitis C in people who inject drugs: Delivered in needle and syringe programs via directly observed therapy versus fortnightly collection.

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Randomized clinical trial: Direct-acting antivirals as treatment for hepatitis C in people who inject drugs: Delivered in needle and syringe programs via directly observed therapy versus fortnightly collection. Beer, L, Inglis, S, Malagut…

Personality dysfunction in opiate addicts on opioid substitution treatment and the risk of HCV infection.

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Personality dysfunction in opiate addicts on opioid substitution treatment and the risk of HCV infection. Skočibušić S, Zivlak-Radulović N, Hasanović M, Awad H, Karan-Križanac D, Mehić-Basara N, Rukavina T. Front Public Health. 2022 Se…

Point-of-care hepatitis C reflex testing and treatment referral in methadone clinic settings in Hong Kong-a pilot study.

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Point-of-care hepatitis C reflex testing and treatment referral in methadone clinic settings in Hong Kong-a pilot study. Wong NS, Chan DP, Chan CP, Poon CM, Wong GL, Wong VW, Lee SS. IJID Reg. 2022 Aug 29;5:8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ijregi…

Usability and acceptability of oral fluid hepatitis C self-testing among people who inject drugs in Coastal Kenya: a cross-sectional pilot study.

11. Oktober 2022 | Hepatitiden

Usability and acceptability of oral fluid hepatitis C self-testing among people who inject drugs in Coastal Kenya: a cross-sectional pilot study. Ivanova Reipold E, Fajardo E, Juma E, Bukusi D, Bermudez Aza E, Jamil MS, Johnson CC, Farquhar C…

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Characteristics Among Patients Exposed to Xylazine.

Progress and challenges in the elimination of hepatitis C among people who inject drugs in Germany: results of a pilot study for a national monitoring system, 10 years after the first data collection.

Neues Konzept leistet Vorschub für die Impfstoffentwicklung gegen Hepatitis C

A Qualitative Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators to Hepatitis B and C Programmes in Prisons.

Practical solutions to resolve social barriers to hepatitis C treatment initiation among people who inject drugs: a qualitative study.

Unsuccessful Direct Acting Antiviral Hepatitis C Treatment Among People With HIV: Findings From an International Cohort.

Frontal White Matter Changes and Craving Recovery in Inpatients With Heroin Use Disorder.

Feasibility and acceptability of wearing a neuromodulation device at night in individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder.

ECG Challenge: Feeling Lightheaded After Methadone Overdose

ECG Challenge: Feeling Lightheaded After Methadone Overdose

Neue internationale Metastudie zur Wirksamkeit und Akzeptanz von verschiedenen Interventionen bei ADHS bei Erwachsenen

Drug overdose deaths among women 1999-2021 in the United States: Differences by race, ethnicity, and age.

USA. Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country

Could chronic opioid use be an additional risk of hepatic damage in patients with previous liver diseases, and what is the role of microbiome?

Application of polygenic scores to a deeply phenotyped sample enriched for substance use disorders reveals extensive pleiotropy with psychiatric and somatic traits.

The price of a cigarette: 20 minutes of life?

Schätzung: Eine Zigarette verkürzt Leben statistisch gesehen um 20 Minuten

Cannabiskonsum erhöht Psychoserisiko unabhängig von genetischer Veranlagung

Tuberculosis in adult migrants in Europe: a TBnet consensus statement.

Detection of Illegally Manufactured Fentanyls and Carfentanil in Drug Overdose Deaths — United States, 2021–2024.

Comparative efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological, psychological, and neurostimulatory interventions for ADHD in adults: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis

European Drug Emergencies Network (Euro-DEN Plus): data and analysis

USA. The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) National Estimates from Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits, 2023

Neue Leitlinien stellen fortschrittliche Strategien zur HIV-Behandlung und -Prävention vor

Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV in Adults: 2024 Recommendations of the International Antiviral Society–USA Panel.

A Comprehensive Review and Update on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome.

Neuropsychological Abnormalities Associated with Alcohol Dependence During Long-Term Rehabilitation Treatment of German Inpatients.

US CDC Warns Of Overdose Risk From Fake Prescription Medicines Online

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Acute Cocaine Intoxication Leading to Multisystem Dysfunction: A Case Report.

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome secondary to chronic cocaine abuse: Case report.

A randomized controlled trial on the effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on depression, anxiety, and craving in addicted male patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment.

Opioids May Harm Reproductive, Bone, Adrenal Hormone Health

Alcohol-related injuries from e-scooter and e-bike use in the US (2019–2022): a retrospective study

Buprenorphine Induced Nicolau Syndrome: A Case Report.

Methylphenidate abuse and misuse in patients affected with a psychiatric disorder and a substance use disorder: a systematic review.

Differences in hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment by opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance use among people who use drugs in rural U.S. communities.

Intramuscular heroin-induced severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury-a case report.

Treatment of Xylazine-Associated Injection Skin Injuries.

DRAMES and DTA databases: Complementary tools to monitor drug-related deaths in France.

Differences in heroin overdose risk associated with the unregulated drug market: Insights from a supervised injecting facility in Melbourne, Australia.

Sex Differences in Methamphetamine Mortality in the United States: Heroin and Fentanyl Co-Involvement, 1999 - 2021.

Acute Cocaine Toxicity Complicated by Cerebral Edema, Respiratory Failure, and Coronary Vasospasm: A Case Report and Review of Multimodal Management Strategies.

Achieving HIV epidemic control through accelerating efforts to expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis for people who inject drugs.

The estimated and actual prevalence of dementia among heroin addicts in opioid agonist treatment and comparison with general population, In Slovenia

Efficacy and safety of naldemedine in the long-term treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients on methadone agonist therapy monitored for three consecutive months

Somatic and mental health among older patients in opioid agonist therapy: a cross-sectional geriatric assessment study

Nitazene-related fatal and non-fatal toxicity in Europe: hospital emergency perspective – Lisbon Addictions 2024, Präsentationen

HIV-Prophylaxe: Markteinführung von Lenacapavir in Deutschland geplant

Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2021, and forecasts to 2050, for 204 countries and territories: the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Warum Crack besonders giftig ist fürs Gehirn

Trauma and substance use – Lisbon Addictions 2024, Präsentationen

Issue Brief: Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use

How far are we? Assessing progress in hepatitis C response towards the WHO 2030 elimination goals by the civil society monitoring in 25 European countries, period 2020 to 2023.

Systematic Review on Mortality in the Elderly on Methadone Maintenance Treatment.

Trends in substance Use and Related Harms Among Australians Aged 50 years and older 2001-2021

Opioid Use Disorder and intracerebral hemorrhage in Isfahan, Iran: a case-control study.

Streptococcus pneumoniae Spinal Epidural Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient.

Xylazine-Associated Wounds of the Upper Extremity: Evaluation and Algorithmic Surgical Strategy.

Recognizing serotonin syndrome in the intensive care unit: a case report of serotonin syndrome in a patient taking amitriptyline, buprenorphine, pregabalin, and fentanyl.

Prevalence and co-occurrence of symptoms of mental and substance use disorders among people with HIV age 40 and older in low- and middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study.

Welt-AIDS-Tag (01.12.2024). Leben mit HIV. Anders als du denkst?

The study of acceptability HIV self-testing among Iranian injecting drug users: a qualitative study.

Assessing the Risk of QT Prolongation in a Psychiatric Inpatient Cohort: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

The Perfect Storm: Abnormal Baseline QT With Chronic Methadone Use and Serious Hypokalemia.

Cost-effectiveness analysis of emergency department-based hepatitis C screening and linkage-to-care program.

Variability of Hepatitis C Treatment Cascade Outcomes among People Who Inject Drugs across Geographically Diverse Clinics in the US: The HERO Study.

Optimizing Hepatitis C Treatment Monitoring: Is Sustained Virologic Response at 4 Weeks Becoming the New Standard?

Association between Chronic Hepatitis B/C and Incidence of Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures: Results from a Retrospective Cohort Study.

Predictors of treatment outcomes for Hepatitis C infection in a nationwide elimination program in Iceland: The treatment as prevention for Hepatitis C (TraP HepC) study.

Prevalence of HCV Infection Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Madrid, Spain.

Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Europe.

Utilising integrated bio-behavioural surveillance (IBBS) to investigate declining hepatitis C antibody prevalence among people who inject drugs in the Australian Needle and Syringe Program Survey.

Communities That HEAL Intervention and Mortality Including Polysubstance Overdose Deaths: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

An autonomous implantable device for the prevention of death from opioid overdose.

Heavy burden of non-fatal overdose among people who inject drugs in San Francisco, 2022.

Postmortem findings of organ damage in novel psychoactive substances users: A comprehensive review.

Buprenorphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone mortality in the United States (2010‒2017).

Changes in the rates and characteristics of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)-related death in Australia, 2001–2023.