Conducting ethical, co-produced research with autistic individuals with an eating disorder: best practice guidelines.

There is a notable overlap between autism and eating disorders (EDs), and autistic individuals may experience poorer ED treatment outcomes than non-autistic peers. To make meaningful change in this field, it is imperative that we actively engage in co-production of research, however there are currently no guidelines to support co-production with autistic people with eating disorders. This paper reports on best practice guidelines that were co-produced across a series of workshops bringing together autistic people with EDs, researchers, clinicians, third-sector organisations, and parents/carers.

Pediatric exposure to illicit fentanyl is associated with drug availability in the community.

Introduction: Fentanyl has replaced diacetylmorphine (heroin) as the primary illicit opioid in the United States. Over the last several years, exposures to illicit fentanyl in small children have increased nationally. We hypothesized that the increase in illicit fentanyl in the community, as measured by regional drug seizures, would be associated with the number of pediatric exposures to illicit fentanyl.

Characteristics of Fentanyl Toxicity in Very Young Children.

Children exposed to illicit fentanyl often experience severe toxicity and receive repeated naloxone doses and prolonged airway support. This retrospective study presents the clinical course and management of 4 cases, emphasizing the urgent need for prompt recognition and intervention to address the severe, extended effects of illicit fentanyl exposure in very young children.

Neurologic Deficits Following Oral Misuse of the Nasal Decongestant Propylhexedrine.

Introduction: Propylhexedrine is an over-the-counter nasal decongestant used recreationally for amphetamine-like effects. Prior reports have associated intravenous misuse with brainstem dysfunction and diplopia. This is a case of propylhexedrine ingestion resulting in neurological impairment with associated MRI findings.