Abstract Background Portal hypertension (PH) is the main cause of complications and death in liver cirrhosis.The effect of oral administration of octreotide (OCT), a drug that reduces PH by the constriction of mesenteric arteries, is limited by a remarkable intestinal first-pass elimination.Methods The bile duct ligation (BDL) was used in rats to i
Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 infection has been associated with the acute onset of mental and behavioural symptoms and psychiatric disorders.The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of the different neuropsychiatric diagnoses in hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection assessed by Liaison Psychiatry.Material and Methods: wella colo
Abstract Objectives Research regarding the contribution of specific psychoactive substances to suicidality has yielded equivocal results.The present study examined the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among a population-based sample of untreated illicit substance users.Methods A total of 616 illicit substance u