Biomedical subjects

C Gerada

Publications and source records attributed to C Gerada.

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PubMed1995

Nicotine intake in smokers increases following a single dose of haloperidol.

The effects of oral haloperidol on nicotine intake, subjective measures of craving and smoking satisfaction were compared with placebo in light-to-moderate smokers from a post-prandial cigarette and during the subsequent hour of unrestricted smoking. Subjects smoked significantly more, as measured by blood nicotine levels, when they had received haloperidol, although there was no difference between haloperidol and placebo on any subjective measures. These findings may be interpreted to reflect a compensatory increase in smoking in order to obtain the usual nicotine reward. Having achieved usual levels of reward, subjects did not experience a decrease in subjective measures of smoking satisfaction or an increase in nicotine craving.

Adult↗

PubMed1992

Establishment of a liaison service for pregnant opiate-dependent women.

A pregnancy liaison and outreach service was developed as part of a community drug team to attract pregnant drug-dependent women into treatment. Women were provided with information on harm reduction, safer drug use and offered treatment for drug dependence. In total, 43 women (45 pregnancies) presented to the service over a 30-month period. Thirty-four women began out-patient treatment of opiate dependence. There was a significant reduction in maternal methadone dose by delivery. Of the 45 pregnancies, four women had therapeutic abortions, two first trimester and two second trimester spontaneous abortions and 34 live births (three women remained untraceable). All the pregnancies that continued to the third trimester proceeded uneventfully with a consequent live birth. Mean gestational age was 37.9 +/- 3.7 weeks, mean birth weight was 2863 +/- 526 g, 10 of the babies were small for gestational age. Fifteen babies required medication for neonatal withdrawal symptoms; mothers whose babies exhibited withdrawal symptoms were using significantly higher doses of methadone at delivery than mothers whose babies did not withdraw. The importance of providing this type of service for women drug users in the 1990s is discussed.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1992

Health clinics for problem drug misusers.

This paper reports the results of an evaluation of two community based 'walk-in' health clinics for drug misusers, primarily for those injecting drugs. In 1989, these clinics were established as a means of improving the availability of health care facilities to a group of individuals known to have high morbidity. The factors leading to the establishment of this service are identified, and the first year of the service is described together with suggestions for further expansion of this service.

Community Health Centers↗

PubMed1990

Management of the pregnant opiate user.

Increasing numbers of women are seeking help for drug misuse. In addition to problems associated with drug dependence, there are also problems concerning child care, pregnancy and women's health. In this paper we discuss the management of the pregnant opiate user, effects of opiate use in utero and postpartum and ways in which non-drug services can assist in the early identification and treatment of these women.

Adult↗

PubMed1988

Schizophreniform psychosis associated with the menstrual cycle.

The premenstrual and menstrual periods are associated with increased psychiatric disturbances, both of a psychotic and neurotic nature. Pre-existing psychosis can worsen in the premenstrual period, or, as we describe in the following case report, a psychosis can occur in the premenstrual period with complete remission once the bleeding has ceased.

Adult↗