Peter DeJonge, PhD; David Gummin, MD; Nicholas Titelbaum, MD; Jonathan Meiman, MD WMJ. 2023;122(3):187-190 Download full-text pdf. ABSTRACT Background: Consumption of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), an herbal substance, can result in adverse health effects. We characterized kratom-associated adverse events in Wisconsin to provide pertinent recommendations for clinicians and public health practitioners. Methods: Using Wisconsin Poison Center…
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Pharmacotherapy for Management of ‘Kratom Use Disorder’: A Systematic Literature Review With Survey of Experts
Cornel Stanciu, MD, MRO; Saeed Ahmed, MD; Bryan Hybki, MD; Thomas Penders, MS, MD; David Galbis-Reig, MD Published online ahead of print February 22, 2021. Download full text pdf. ABSTRACT Objectives: An increasing number of Americans are turning to kratom for self-management of various pain, anxiety, and mood states and as an opioid substitute. Addiction…
Volume 122, Issue 3
July 2023 Infectious Disease in the Midwest From a pediatric case of Q fever to cases of West Nile virus presenting with ocular symptoms and leprosy with no known exposure or travel to endemic areas, a series of reports in this issue of WMJ explores some of the myriad infectious diseases that affect patients in…
Volume 120, Issue 1
March 2021 THE SUDDEN SAVANT Savant syndrome previously has been characterized as either congenital or acquired. A report in this issue of WMJ, however, describes sudden savant syndrome, in which neurotypical persons have the sudden emergence of savant skills without underlying disability or brain injury and without prior interest or ability in the newly emerged…
Volume 115, Issue 1
March 2018 The Opioid Crisis Opioid misuse and abuse continues to be a serious problem in communities throughout the United States, and combatting the problem requires collective, collaborative solutions. In this issue of WMJ, several articles look at different aspects of the crisis and suggest innovative approaches to tackling the problem. Click the cover image…