Publications by authors named "Masoud Latifi-Pour"
Article Synopsis
- Benzodiazepine abuse is a significant global issue, and this study investigates the effectiveness of stimulants in treating acute poisoning cases.
- A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial with 32 participants revealed that those treated with Methylphenidate (MPH) showed notable improvements in consciousness compared to the placebo group.
- The findings indicate that MPH is superior to placebo in enhancing consciousness in patients suffering from acute benzodiazepine poisoning, suggesting a potential treatment strategy for such cases.
Introduction: Amphetamine type stimulants (ATS) such as amphetamine and methamphetamine (MA) are one of the most important causes of poisoning in the world. In this study we aimed to define the predictive factors of mortality in acute ATS poisoning patients.
Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study on all cases with acute ATS poisoning who were referred to a referral center for poisoning, Tehran, Iran, from April 2011 to March 2014.