(2) past-month use of other substances for recreational/nonmedical purposes (tobacco, alcohol more than 4 times in 1 day, marijuana, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamien [MDMA, also known as Ecstasy], cocaine or crack cocaine, methamphetamine [also known as crystal meth], hallucinogens, anti...
Although it could be argued that neurocognitive testing lacks sensitivity to detect cognitive abnormalities in cannabis abusers, prior meta-analyses in substances such as alcohol,92 methamphetamine,35 benzodiazepines,93,94 and cocaine95 have shown medium to large effect sizes, arguing against a lack of...
MDMA significantly attenuated PTSD symptomology, as shown by the change in CAPS-5 total severity score from baseline to 18 weeks after baseline. Mixed model repeated measure (MMRM) analysis of the de jure estimand (that is, the effects of the drug if taken as directed) showed a significant...
Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are a population of cells that circulate in the blood8. In some situations, such as wound healing, they migrate to the injury site and differentiate into endothelial cells; therefore, they are considered of vital importance to vascular maintenance and angiogenesis...
We conclude that DN is the use of dry needles alone, either solid filiform acupuncture needles or hollowcore hypodermic needles, to insert into the body for the treatment of muscle pain and related myofascial pain syndrome. DN is sometimes also known as intramuscular stimulation, TrP acupuncture,...
Lily Bulb and Rehmannia Decoction (LBRD), is a traditional Chinese formula that has been shown to be safe and effective against depression; however, its material basis and pharmacological mechanisms remain unknown. Here, ultra-high performance liquid chr
select article Methamphetamine oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and functional deficits are modulated by nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 Research articleAbstract only Methamphetamine oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and functional deficits are modulated by nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 Annmarie Ramkissoo...
Annexin V assay showed that apoptosis was significantly upregulated MT3-overexpressing AML cells compared to controls. Real-time PCR array analysis revealed 34 dysregulated genes that may be implicated in MT3 overexpression and apoptosis in AML, including FOXO1. Conclusion MT3 may be a putative ...
An early application of the DOHaD model to mental health outcomes was Barkeret al.’s use of the Hertfordshire sample to examine rates of adult suicide as a function of birth weight and growth in the first year. They found that birth weight was not itself predictive but that the average we...
Study 2 had more patients using methamphetamines. Moreover, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic: study 1 was already completed, but study 2 only had 15 patients who had completed their 6-month follow-up by that date. Across the country, ED ...