Publications by authors named "K Woodall"
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- * The study found that the majority of decedents (77% male, 23% female) died from mixed drug toxicity (69%), with fentanyl intoxication accounting for 19% of cases; less than 10% were non-drug related.
- * Fentanyl concentrations varied significantly, and other drugs were often present, with cocaine and methamphetamine detected in over 50% of mixed toxicity cases; detailed insights from select cases emphasize the complexity of interpreting blood concentrations without thorough histories.
Background: Unhealthy behaviors impose costs on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) reducing productivity and readiness among military members (Hoge et al., JAMA 295:1023-32, 2006; Mansfield et al. 362:101-9, 2010).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: The lymphocyte adaptor protein (LNK) is a negative regulator of cytokine and growth factor signalling. The rs3184504 variant in SH2B3 reduces LNK function and is linked to cardiovascular, inflammatory, and haematologic disorders, including stroke. In mice, deletion of Lnk causes inflammation and oxidative stress.
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- * The majority of cases (71%) were male, most commonly affecting those aged 30-39, with fentanyl being the most detected opioid and etizolam the most detected benzodiazepine.
- * The findings suggest an increase in benzodiazepine presence alongside opioids, indicating a evolving, more toxic drug landscape, and highlight the need for informed public health policies on harm reduction strategies.
Contraception is a practice with extensive and complicated social and scientific histories. From cycle tracking, to the very first prescription contraceptive pill, to now having over-the-counter contraceptives on demand, family planning is an aspect of healthcare that has undergone and will continue to undergo several transformations through time. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current reversible hormonal and non-hormonal birth control methods as well as their mechanism of action, safety, and effectiveness specifically for individuals who can become pregnant.
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