A5034805654- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Sleep and related disorders
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Media Influence and Health
- Physical Activity and Health
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Immunotoxicology and immune responses
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
American College of Medical Toxicology
2024-2025
University of Florida
2020-2024
Florida College
2022-2024
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
2024
Copper Queen Library
2024
University of Miami
2019-2022
Institute on Aging
2021
National Institute on Drug Abuse
2021
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
2021
National Institute on Aging
2021
A growing body of evidence is suggesting a significant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and population-level mental health. Study findings suggest that individuals with lifetime history disordered eating behavior may be negatively affected by COVID-19-related anxiety, prevention measures disrupt daily functioning limit access to treatment. However, data describing influence on behaviors are limited, most focus in treatment settings.
Data on the duration of detectable Zika virus-specific IgM in infected persons are limited. Neutralizing antibody cross-reactivity occurs between virus and related flaviviruses, but degree to which this confounds diagnosis is uncertain. We tested serum specimens collected 12-19 months after illness onset from patients with confirmed disease for dengue neutralizing antibodies. Among 62 participants, 45 (73%) had 12 (19%) an equivocal result. Although all antibodies, 39 (63%) also antibodies...
We assessed IgM detection in Zika patients from the 2016 outbreak Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Of those with positive or equivocal after 12-19 months, 87% (26/30) had 6 months later. In a survival analysis, ≈76% at 25 months. virus persists for years, complicating serologic diagnosis.
Abstract Objective The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) investigated 106 reported carbon monoxide (CO) exposures over a 9-day timeframe after Hurricane Irma. This report evaluates risk factors for CO poisoning and the importance heightened surveillance following natural disasters. Methods Data on cases from September 9 to 18, 2017 were extracted Merlin, Surveillance System. Medical records obtained follow-up interviews conducted collect data confirmed cases....
Abstract Background and Objectives Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) use is associated with polysubstance (PSU) disorders. However, additional research on PSU heterogeneity in populations using this novel psychoactive substance necessary. The authors investigated patterns of past 12‐month among US adults reporting kratom at least one substance. Methods Latent class models were fit 2019 National Survey Drug Use Health (NSDUH) data which was collected from 412 11 substances. Results Three distinct...
The aim of this study was to identify sociodemographic and substance-related factors associated with being screened, receiving advice or treatment information from healthcare providers, among individuals who met the criteria for past 12-month alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Objectives Age-related psychometric differences in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition ( DSM-5 ) opioid use disorder (OUD) diagnostic criteria have been hypothesized, but not tested. This study investigated OUD for age-related measurement noninvariance among younger adults (YAs) middle/older (MOAs) with past 12-month nonmedical prescription opioids. Methods People who participated the 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions III...
To investigate factors associated with suicide attempts among patients presenting after an opioid overdose.
Objectives This study aims to investigate racial-ethnic differences in reasons for misuse of prescription medications among a nationally representative sample US adults. Methods We analyzed data from the 2015–2019 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. The population includes adults (18–49 years old) who reported 3 types drugs (stimulants [n = 6139], sedatives tranquilizers 5643], pain relievers 8780]) reasons: medical-only (eg, help with pain), recreational-only get high), or combined...
Nonmedical use of prescription tranquilizers/sedatives (NMUPTS) is associated with a 15-times increased likelihood polysubstance (PSU). This correlated an risk for disorders and death, therefore, to inform prevention efforts, we identified PSU profiles among adults reporting sleep-related NMUPTS.
In the United States, well-documented racial disparities in health outcomes are frequently attributed to bias and socioeconomic inequalities. However, it remains unknown whether mortality persist among those with higher status (SES) occupational prestige.As celebrity population is generally characterized by high levels of SES prestige, this study aimed examine survival differences between black white film celebrities.Using a Web-based, open-source encyclopedia (ie, Wikipedia), data for 5829...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> A growing body of evidence is suggesting a significant association between the COVID-19 pandemic and population-level mental health. Study findings suggest that individuals with lifetime history disordered eating behavior may be negatively affected by COVID-19–related anxiety, prevention measures disrupt daily functioning limit access to treatment. However, data describing influence on behaviors are limited, most focus in treatment settings. </sec>...
Background: In the United States, number of older adults reporting non-medical use prescription pain relievers (NMUPPR) between 2015 and 2019 has remained constant, while those meeting criteria for opioid disorders (OUDs) 2013 2018 increased three-fold. These rates are expected to increase due life expectancy among this population coupled with higher substance use. However, they have consistently lower screening problematic reliever use, compared younger cohorts. Objectives: This commentary...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In the United States, well-documented racial disparities in health outcomes are frequently attributed to bias and socioeconomic inequalities. However, it remains unknown whether mortality persist among those with higher status (SES) occupational prestige. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> As celebrity population is generally characterized by high levels of SES prestige, this study aimed examine survival differences between black white film celebrities....
Objectives: This study uses a nationally representative sample of adults to investigate racial-ethnic differences in reasons for cannabis use among those reporting past 12-month misuse prescription opioids pain relief. Methods: Data from the 2015-2019 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health were used 3,093 18 49 years old pain-related reliever (opioid) misuse. Logistic regressions assessed association between – (non medical vs. any medical) multiple socio-demographic, psycho-social drug...