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View article: B-324 Prevalence of high phosphatidylethanol (PEth) concentrations in a blood transfusion product
B-324 Prevalence of high phosphatidylethanol (PEth) concentrations in a blood transfusion product Open
Background Recent publications have demonstrated the possibility of false-positive 16:0/18:1 phosphatidylethanol (PEth) testing results due to the presence of PEth in blood transfusion products. PEth biomarker results are used to evaluate …
View article: Ivabradine toxicity: a case report
Ivabradine toxicity: a case report Open
Background We describe a case of symptomatic bradycardia resulting from ivabradine toxicity by measurement of ivabradine levels, of which there are limited reports in the literature. Case presentation A 43-year-old White female presented w…
View article: Neonatal Exposure to Tramadol through Mother’s Breast Milk
Neonatal Exposure to Tramadol through Mother’s Breast Milk Open
Tramadol is an opioid used in the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol’s use during pregnancy is generally avoided and may cause some reversible withdrawal effects in neonates, and its use during lactation is not licen…
View article: Are Urine Propylene Glycol or Vegetable Glycerin Markers of E-cigarette Use or Abstinence?
Are Urine Propylene Glycol or Vegetable Glycerin Markers of E-cigarette Use or Abstinence? Open
Objectives: We evaluated urine propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG) as potential markers for discriminating e-cigarette (ECIG) users and non-users and verifying ECIG abstinence. Methods: We analyzed urine samples from 51 ECIG …
View article: An Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Chromatographic Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for the Analysis of Benzoyl Ester Derivatized Glycols and Glycerol.
An Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Chromatographic Tandem Mass Spectrometry Method for the Analysis of Benzoyl Ester Derivatized Glycols and Glycerol. Open
Presented is an ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatographic tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) method developed for the detection of propylene glycol, glycerol, ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol using isotopically labeled standards i…
View article: Analysis of carbenoxolone by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry in mouse brain and blood after systemic administration
Analysis of carbenoxolone by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry in mouse brain and blood after systemic administration Open
Carbenoxolone is a derivative of glycyrrhetinic acid found in the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra , colloquially known as licorice. It has been used as a treatment for peptic and oral ulcers. In recent years, carbenoxolone has been utilized in …
View article: Acute Toxicity From Intravenous Use of the Tricyclic Antidepressant Tianeptine
Acute Toxicity From Intravenous Use of the Tricyclic Antidepressant Tianeptine Open
Tianeptine (7-[([3-chloro-6,11]-dihydro-6-methyldibenzo[c,f][1,2]thiazepin-11-yl) amino] heptanoic acid S, S dioxide) is a tricyclic compound prescribed as an antidepressant in European countries, but is not currently approved for use in t…
View article: Ethanol concentration in 56 refillable electronic cigarettes liquid formulations determined by headspace gas chromatography with flame ionization detector (HS‐GC‐FID)
Ethanol concentration in 56 refillable electronic cigarettes liquid formulations determined by headspace gas chromatography with flame ionization detector (HS‐GC‐FID) Open
Personal battery‐powered vaporizers or electronic cigarettes were developed as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. The modern electronic cigarettes were patented in 2004 by Hon Lik in China. In May 2016, the US Food and Drug Administ…
View article: The Blue Lotus Flower (<i>Nymphea caerulea</i>) Resin Used in a New Type of Electronic Cigarette, the Re-Buildable Dripping Atomizer
The Blue Lotus Flower (<i>Nymphea caerulea</i>) Resin Used in a New Type of Electronic Cigarette, the Re-Buildable Dripping Atomizer Open
The blue lotus flower (Nymphea caerulea) is an Egyptian water lily containing apomorphine and nuciferine. Apomorphine has been described as a psychoactive alkaloid and is a non-selective dopamine agonist primarily used to treat Parkinson's…
View article: Stability of Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol in Prepared Quality Control Medible Brownies
Stability of Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol in Prepared Quality Control Medible Brownies Open
The legalization of marijuana in the USA for both medicinal and recreational use has increased in the past few years. Currently, 24 states have legalized marijuana for medicinal use. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has classified ma…
View article: Evaluation of Two Commercially Available Cannabidiol Formulations for Use in Electronic Cigarettes
Evaluation of Two Commercially Available Cannabidiol Formulations for Use in Electronic Cigarettes Open
Since 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form, suppliers of legal marijuana have developed Cannabis sativa products for use in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Personal battery powered vaporizers, …
View article: Evaluation of a Newly Formulated Enzyme Immunoassay for the Detection of Hydrocodone and Hydromorphone in Pain Management Compliance Testing
Evaluation of a Newly Formulated Enzyme Immunoassay for the Detection of Hydrocodone and Hydromorphone in Pain Management Compliance Testing Open
A new Hydrocodone Enzyme Immunoassay (HEIA; Lin-Zhi International, Inc.) was evaluated for the detection of hydrocodone and its main metabolite, hydromorphone. All specimens were tested with two different cutoff calibrators, 100 and 300 ng…
View article: Identification of Drugs in Parenteral Pharmaceutical Preparations from a Quality Assurance and a Diversion Program by Direct Analysis in Real-Time AccuTOF<sup>TM</sup>-Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS)
Identification of Drugs in Parenteral Pharmaceutical Preparations from a Quality Assurance and a Diversion Program by Direct Analysis in Real-Time AccuTOF<sup>TM</sup>-Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) Open
In healthcare settings drug diversion and impairment of physicians are major concerns requiring a rapid and efficient method for surveillance and detection. A Direct Analysis in Real Time ion source coupled to a JEOL AccuTOFTM time-of-flig…
View article: Concentration of Nicotine and Glycols in 27 Electronic Cigarette Formulations
Concentration of Nicotine and Glycols in 27 Electronic Cigarette Formulations Open
Personal battery-powered vaporizers or electronic cigarettes were developed to deliver a nicotine vapor such that smokers could simulate smoking tobacco without the inherent pathology of inhaled tobacco smoke. Electronic cigarettes and the…