Opioids are the most potent of all analgesics. Although traditionally used solely for acute self-
limited conditions and palliation of severe cancer-associated pain, a movement to promote …

Ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction continue to be leading causes of
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Activation of opioid, adenosine, bradykinin …

Written for practitioners in the field, this critically acclaimed bestseller provides authoritative
information focused on the investigation of drug-related deaths and practical approaches to …

Background The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rapidly increasing in the
world. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence and Predictors factors of CVD …

Methadone is one of the most popular synthetic opioids in the world with some favorable
properties making it useful both in the treatment of moderate to severe pain and for opioid …

Background: The intensity of pain after cardiac surgery is often underestimated, and
inadequate pain control may be associated with poorer quality of recovery. The aim of this …

Smoking, heavy alcohol drinking and drug abuse are detrimental lifestyle factors leading to
loss of million years of healthy life annually. One of the major health complications caused …

Abstract Background In Iran, as in many other Asian and Middle Eastern countries, some
believe that opium has beneficial effects on cardiovascular system. Dependent patients …

In some Asian and Middle Eastern societies, opium consumption has traditionally been
regarded as a way to lower blood lipids and to prevent heart diseases. This could eventually …

Opium is the second-most-commonly abused substance (after tobacco) in developing
countries of the Middle East region, and in many Asian nations. One of the reasons for the …