Author: Fernando Tejeda-Castro DO, PGY-1 Abstract 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as “ecstasy” or “Molly”, has been used recreationally in the United States as a substitute for its analogue methylenedioxy-amphetamine (MDA).1 MDMA is an entactogen (meaning “producing a touching within”) that produces effects of enhanced pleasure, heightened sexuality, and expanded consciousness without the loss of control.2 … Continue reading Where’s Molly?
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Yew Broke My Heart
Resident: Joshua Pettengill MD, PGY-1 Emergency Medicine Faculty: Alexis L Cates DO, Emergency Medicine / Medical Toxicology The case… A 20 year-old female with a complicated psychiatric history of anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, and self-injurious behavior presents to the emergency department with a friend after a reported suicide attempt. The patient discloses that she had … Continue reading Yew Broke My Heart
Valproic Acid Accident
Author: Grei Shele, DO, Emergency Medicine Resident, PGY1 Faculty: Alexis Cates, DO, Medical Toxicology/Emergency Medicine Attending The Case… A 51-year-old woman with a past medical history of bipolar affective disorder presents to the emergency department for evaluation after ingesting 120 tablets of valproic acid approximately 30 minutes prior to her arrival. Each tablet was 500 … Continue reading Valproic Acid Accident
Cheap Highs and Organ Damage
Author: David Rusev, PA-C, Emergency Medicine PA ResidentFaculty: Alexis Cates, DO, Medical Toxicology/Emergency Medicine Attending Case #1: There is a 27-year old male with no significant past medical history who has presented to the emergency department with a complaint of abdominal pain. The pain is localized to the right upper quadrant, is non-radiating, and has … Continue reading Cheap Highs and Organ Damage
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