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Worse Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Outcomes in Patients Who Smoke Both Tobacco and Marijuana

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.080
Synopsis: 
We compared the clinical course and outcomes for the patients admitted for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who smoked tobacco and marijuana versus tobacco only. The results showed earlier onset of advanced COPD with more frequent progression to cor pulmonale and death in tobacco and marijuana smokers.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare clinical course and outcomes in patients admitted for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who smoke tobacco plus marijuana versus tobacco only.

Accepted: 
31 Mar, 2017
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e-Published: 31 May, 2017

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Motorcycle Trauma in a St Lucian Hospital

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557–61
Synopsis: 
Motorcycle trauma in a St Lucian hospital revealed that more than fifty per cent of crashes occurred during the weekends and more than fifty per cent of the motorcyclists were not wearing crash helmets.

ABSTRACT

Objective: A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle that is used worldwide for transportation. The use of the motorcycle has resulted in trauma that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to document the pattern of motorcycle accidents and the demographics of the cyclists in St Lucia.

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e-Published: 05 Feb, 2014
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