Cocaine-Induced Toxic Leukoencephalopathy: A Case Report.

We present a case here where a 57-year-old South Asian male with disturbed mental status developed multifocal leukoencephalopathy, which we believe was caused by cocaine usage. Cocaine was detected in the urine toxicological sample. Non-acute CT head, with a follow-up brain MRI demonstrating hyperintensity of the T2 FLAIR signal corresponding to diffusion restriction throughout the whole supratentorial white matter, involving semiovale and subcortical U fibres in the occipital lobes as well as posterior frontal and parietal centrum.

Stimulant use and HIV risk behavior: the influence of peer support group participation.

This study examines 12-step groups for recovery from methamphetamine and cocaine use that are attended by men having sex with men and the impact of attendance on HIV risk behavior. Participants in Crystal Meth Anonymous and other 12-step groups were interviewed up to 3 months since their last substance use. Sixty-two initial interviews, and ethnographic observations, were conducted.

Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of healthcare providers for botanical and dietary supplement use for postmenopausal health.

Objective: To identify the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of health care providers (physicians and nurses) regarding the use of botanical dietary supplements (BDS) for peri- and postmenopausal women.

Design: Health care providers (physicians and nurse practitioners/nurse midwives) completed a questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding botanical dietary supplement use for peri- and postmenopausal women. A total of 62 providers were included in the final analysis.