Publications by authors named "J Moe"
Context: The pediatric emergency department (PED) is increasingly being used for non-urgent reasons. This impacts PED input and throughput, and contributes to overcrowding. To identify solutions, it is essential to identify and describe the approaches that have been trialed.
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- Illicit drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in British Columbia for individuals aged 10-59, with a notable rise in stimulant-related fatalities.
- The study analyzed data from 3,788 drug toxicity deaths to understand the differences between deaths caused by stimulants versus opioids, focusing on the presence of chronic diseases.
- Results indicated that individuals with heart disease are at a higher risk of death from stimulant use compared to opioid use, highlighting the need for further research and targeted interventions to prevent such fatalities among at-risk populations.
Background: Patient-initiated or "before medically advised" (BMA) hospital discharge is more common among people who use drugs. Transitions of care can be destabilizing and might increase the risk of subsequent illicit drug overdose.
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate whether BMA discharge is associated with an increased risk of subsequent drug overdose (primary objective) and whether physician-advised discharge is associated with an increased risk of subsequent drug overdose (secondary objective).
Background: A substantial number of hospital admissions end in patient-initiated departure before medical treatment is complete. Whether "before medically advised" (BMA) discharge increases the risk of subsequent drug overdose remains uncertain.
Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study using administrative health data from a 20% random sample of residents of British Columbia, Canada.
Scapular Reconstruction for the Midface and Maxilla.
Atlas Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am
September 2024