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Author Leshel-Hauzeneder, Melanie
Title Sonderbericht Hepatitis C : Hepatitis-C-Infektionen ausheilen : Pegyliertes lnterferon -alfa- 2a schafft neue Perspektiven in Deutschland Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication MMW : Fortschritte der Medizin Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 145 Issue 26 Pages 52-53
Keywords health promotion; viral hepatitis; hepatitis C
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Call Number 50-02763 Serial 59749
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Author Böttcher-Bühler, Eckhard; Szostecki, Carin
Title Sonderbericht Chronische Hepatitis C : Pegyliertes Interferon U-2a : Lebensqualitat steigt bei erfolgreicher Therapie deutlich an Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication MMW : Fortschritte der Medizin Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 144 Issue 48 Pages 52-53
Keywords health promotion; viral hepatitis; hepatitis C
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Call Number 50-02762 Serial 59748
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Author Hadziyannis, Stephanos J.; Sette, Hoel; Morgan, Timothy R.; Vijayan, Balan; Diago, Moises; Marcellin, Patrick; Ramadori, Giuliano; Bodenheimer, Henry; Bernstein, David; Rizzetto, Mario; Zeuzem, Stefan; Pockros, Paul J.; Lin, Amy; Ackrill, Andrew M.
Title Peginterfreon-α2a and ribavirin combination therapy in chronic hepatitis C : a randomized study of treatment duration and ribavirin dose Type Journal Article
Year 2004 Publication Annals of internal medecine Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 140 Issue 5; 02.03.2004 Pages 346-357
Keywords health promotion; viral hepatitis
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Call Number 07.02-013 Serial 59474
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Author Michaud, Pierre-André; Berchtold, André; Jeannin, André; Chossis, Isabelle; Suris, Joan-Carles
Title Secular trends in legal and illegal substance use among 16-20-year-old adolescents in Switzerland Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Swiss Medical Weekly Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 136 Issue 19-20; 13.05.2006 Pages 318-326
Keywords adolescent; student; AOD use, abuse, and dependence; chemical addiction; psychoactive substances; alcohol; tobacco in any form; illicit drug; cannabis; LSD; ecstasy; cocaine; heroin; statistical data; Switzerland
Abstract Background: Data targeting trends in legal and illegal substance use by adolescents are scarce. Using the data from two similar large national surveys run in 1993 and 2002, this paper assesses secular trends in rates of substance use among 16-20-year-old Swiss adolescents. Methods: Self-reported regular use of tobacco, alcohol misuse, regular cannabis use (01 occasion over last 30 days) and lifetime use of psychoactive medication, LSD, ecstasy, cocaine and heroine were assessed through identical questions using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. 9268 (1993) and 7428 (2002) high school students and apprentices were included in the analyses. Results: There is a higher proportion of regular smokers among apprentices than among students (p <0.001). Between 1993 and 2002 the increase in regular tobacco consumption was significant among both female and male apprentices (p <0.001) but not among students. Between 1993 and 2002 alcohol misuse significantly increased in all four groups (p <0.001). It is more prevalent among males than among females (p <0.001) and higher among apprentices than among students (p <0.001). Regular use of cannabis has increased in the four groups (p <0.0001). It is higher among males than among females (p <0.001), while it is largely the same among students and apprentices. While the increase in ecstasy use is highly significant in all four groups (p <0.001), the increase in LSD and cocaine use is significant among apprentices only (p <0.001). Use of LSD, ecstasy and cocaine is more prevalent among males than among females (<0.001) and higher among apprentices than among students (p <0.001). Conclusion: The secular increase in psychoactive substance use among older Swiss adolescents calls for the implementation of effective strategies both from individual and public health viewpoints.
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Call Number 50-00924 Serial 59679
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Author Egli, Dominik
Title The Swiss heroin policy Type Journal Article
Year 1999 Publication Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics Abbreviated Journal SJES
Volume (down) 135 Issue 2 Pages 187-206
Keywords AOD use, abuse, and dependence; heroin; opioid contaminant; opioids in any form; heroin-assisted treatment; laws and regulations; policy recommendations; Switzerland
Abstract The Swiss heroin policy is compared to a theoretically derived rational drug policy. It is argued that, although being one of the most liberal policies worldwide, the Swiss policy still is too repressive. A further legalization of heroin would most probably be welfare enhancing.
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Call Number 50-00151 Serial 59617
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Author Waldvogel, Doris; Figner, Bernd; Eich, Dominique
Title Illicit methadone injecting during methadone maintenance treatment in a specialised out-patient clinic Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication Swiss Medical Weekly Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 135 Issue 43-44; 29.10.2005 Pages 644-646
Keywords methadone; intravenous injection; AOD abuse; harm reduction; prevalence
Abstract Aim: The injection of non-sterile methadone designed for oral consumption is associated with serious health risks. There is only a small number of studies on this topic, with divergent results. The main aim of the present study was to obtain data on the frequency of methadone injecting in a state out-patient clinic specialised in substance use disorders. Methods: Eighty patients in methadone maintenance treatment were interviewed with a short questionnaire. Mean age was 32 years, 76% were male, mean methadone dose was 55 mg. Results: Twenty-six patients (32%) indicated having injected methadone at least once in their life. Only four patients (5%) reported having injected methadone within the preceding month (mean dose 56 mg). All four had injected additional substances during this month. Conclusions: Frequency rates appeared low compared with other studies despite a generous take-away policy. The results suggest an association between methadone injecting and a more general tendency to inject substances.
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Call Number 50-aaa Serial 59530
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Author Liechti, Matthias E.; Kunz, Isabelle; Kupferschmidt, Hugo
Title Acute medical problems due to ecstasy use : case-series of emergency department visits Type Journal Article
Year 2005 Publication Swiss Medical Weekly Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 135 Issue 43-44; 29.10.2005 Pages 652-657
Keywords AOD abuse; ecstasy; MDMA; AOD intoxication
Abstract Study aim: To describe the clinical characteristics of Ecstasy (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA) toxicity. Methods: Retrospective case-study of 52 selfreported Ecstasy intoxications presenting to our Emergency Department (ED) between January 2001 and December 2003. Results: Most patients ingested Ecstasy together with other substances, including alcohol (51.9%) or other illicit drugs (71.1%). Medical problems leading to ED presentation were collapse or loss of consciousness (36.5%), palpitations (19.2%), dizziness or weakness (15.4%), and anxiety (13.5%). When other drugs were used in combination with Ecstasy the clinical presentation significantly changed. Panic reactions were observed in 4 of 13 patients with cocaine co-use (30.7%), compared to 3 of 39 patients without cocaine use (7.7%). Deep coma was found in 11 of 16 patients with co-use of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) or opiates (68.8%) but in none of the 36 patients who took Ecstasy without these drugs. Most patients were monitored in the ED. Six patients (11.5%) were transferred to an intensive care unit. Medical complications were severe in five patients and included cardiac arrest, hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal insufficiency and liver failure, seizures, and one fatal outcome. Conclusions: The clinical picture of Ecstasy related problems is complicated by multiple drug ingestion. Co-use of cocaine induces panic reactions. Co-use of GHB or opiates results in depressed levels of consciousness.
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Call Number 50-ay Serial 59528
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Author Daeppen, Jean-Bernard
Title Screening and brief alcohol interventions in trauma centres Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Swiss Medical Weekly Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 133 Issue 37-38; 26.09.2003 Pages 495-500
Keywords alcohol; brief intervention; trauma center; injury; screening and diagnostic method for AOD use
Abstract A third of all trauma beds are occupied by patients injured while under the influence of alcohol, yet trauma centres currently treat the injury and ignore the underlying alcohol problem. The incorporation of brief interventions to motivate patients to reduce alcohol intake has been associated with a reduction of their drinking and a resultant decrease in health care costs. While trauma centres are ideally situated for alcohol screening, interventions, and referral, the efficacy of such a program should be confirmed and the strategies for its optimal implementation in the routine practise of care should be further evaluated.
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Call Number 50-10687 Serial 59871
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Author Caduff, F.
Title Psychiatrische Zwangsmedikation in der Schweiz : Gesetzgebung und Realität anhand einiger Fälle aus der Praxis Type Journal Article
Year 1997 Publication Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift = Journal suisse de médecine Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 127 Issue 14; 05.04.1997 Pages 585-596
Keywords treatment and maintenance; psychiatric care; drug therapy; laws and regulations; legal regulation; legal rights; international area; Switzerland
Abstract Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt eine Übersicht über die bestehenden oder geforderten gesetzlichen Regelungen der medikamentösen Zwangsbehandlung in der Psychiatrie, und zwar aus supranationaler, internationaler und schweizerischer Sicht. Ausgehend von Fallbeispielen werden anschliessend vier exemplarische Situationen beschrieben, bei denen regelmässig eine psychiatrische Zwangsmedikation diskutiert wird. Es handelt sich um die Behandlung gegen einen destruktiven Willen, um die Behandlung bei fehlendem Willen, um die Behandlung gegen einen sozial störenden Willen und um die Langzeitbehandlung gegen einen chronisch destruktiven Willen. Daraus werden einige Vorschläge zur – aus der Sicht des Praktikers – sinnvollen gesetzlichen Regelung der Zwangsmedikation in der Schweiz abgeleitet. We discuss the existing or desiderated legal basis for forced medical treatment in psychiatry, in the light of supranational, international and Swiss law. Four situations in which forced medical treatment may occur are described and illustrated with case reports. A distinction is drawn between treatment against a destructive will, treatment against lack of will, treatment against an antisocial will, and long-term treatment against a chronic destructive will. Finally, proposals for improved Swiss legislation on forced psychopharmacological treatment are discussed.
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Call Number 50-05464 Serial 59841
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Author Truan, P.; Gmel, G.; François, Y.; Janin, B.
Title Dépistage de consommations problématiques d'alcool dans la population suisse: comparaison entre un instrument développé par l'ISPA et le questionnaire CAGE Type Journal Article
Year 1997 Publication Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift = Journal suisse de médecine Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 127 Issue 18 Pages 753-761
Keywords AOD consumption; AOD abuse; screening and diagnostic method for AOD use; alcohol; statistical data; Switzerland; study
Abstract En 1987, l’Institut suisse de prévention de l’alcoolisme et autres toxicomanies (ISPA) a développé une série de questions relatives aux problèmes d’alcool au sein de la population générale. Le but principal de cet article est d’étudier le comportement de ce questionnaire comme instrument de dépistage de consommations problématiques _dans la population helvétique en le comparant au CAGE. L’étude porte sur 953 personnes de 20 ans et plus. Parmi les buveurs, le test ISPA est positif pour 91 hommes (21,7%) et 34 femmes (8,70/0) et le CAGE pour 53 hommes (12,70/0) et 17 femmes (4,3%). Mieux que le CAGE, le test ISPA permet de dépister les buveurs problématiques consommant régulièrement de façon soutenue, mais sans excès ponctuels. La question “eyeopener” du CAGE s’avère trop abrupte pour la population générale suisse et pourrait être supprimée. Les femmes nient beaucoup plus leurs problèmes d’alcool que les hommes. Une consommation occasionnellement excessive augmente le risque d’avoir un test positif. En conclusion, dans la population suisse, le test ISPA est plus adapté à l’évaluation du nombre de consommateurs problématiques que le CAGE, développé pour être utilisé par le milieu médical américain. De plus, les résultats suggèrent l’utilisation de seuils critiques différents pour chaque sexe.
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Call Number 50-00499 Serial 59642
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