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Pr. Dr Bernard Favrat

Center for primary care and public health /Unisanté, University of Lausanne
Verified email at unisante.ch
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Long-term effects of cannabis on brain structure

…, H Chtioui, K Dao, M Fabritius, B Favrat… - …, 2014 - nature.com
The dose-dependent toxicity of the main psychoactive component of cannabis in brain regions
rich in cannabinoid CB1 receptors is well known in animal studies. However, research in …

Physiology of iron metabolism

…, C Gassner, A Buser, BM Frey, B Favrat… - Transfusion Medicine …, 2014 - karger.com
A revolution occurred during the last decade in the comprehension of the physiology as well
as in the physiopathology of iron metabolism. The purpose of this review is to summarize …

E-cigarettes: a review of new trends in cannabis use

…, V Varlet, N Concha-Lozano, B Favrat - International journal of …, 2015 - mdpi.com
The emergence of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) has given cannabis smokers a new method
of inhaling cannabinoids. E-cigs differ from traditional marijuana cigarettes in several …

Effect of iron supplementation on fatigue in nonanemic menstruating women with low ferritin: a randomized controlled trial

P Vaucher, PL Druais, S Waldvogel, B Favrat - Cmaj, 2012 - Can Med Assoc
Background: The true benefit of iron supplementation for nonanemic menstruating women
with fatigue is unknown. We studied the effect of oral iron therapy on fatigue and quality of life, …

Chest pain in daily practice: occurrence, causes and management

…, A Pecoud, M Junod, N Mühlemann, B Favrat - Swiss Medical …, 2008 - smw.ch
Questions under study: We assessed the occurrence and aetiology of chest pain in primary
care practice. These features differ between primary and emergency care settings, where …

Evaluation of a single dose of ferric carboxymaltose in fatigued, iron-deficient women–PREFER a randomized, placebo-controlled study

B Favrat, K Balck, C Breymann, M Hedenus, T Keller… - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Unexplained fatigue is often left untreated or treated with antidepressants. This
randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability …

Cannabis and its effects on driving skills

P Bondallaz, B Favrat, H Chtioui, E Fornari… - Forensic science …, 2016 - Elsevier
Traffic policies show growing concerns about driving under the influence of cannabis, since
cannabinoids are one of the most frequently encountered psychoactive substances in the …

Patients presenting with somatic complaints in general practice: depression, anxiety and somatoform disorders are frequent and associated with psychosocial …

N Haftgoli, B Favrat, F Verdon, P Vaucher, T Bischoff… - BMC family …, 2010 - Springer
Background Mental disorders in primary care patients are frequently associated with physical
complaints that can mask the disorder. There is insufficient knowledge concerning the role …

Two cases of" cannabis acute psychosis" following the administration of oral cannabis

B Favrat, A Ménétrey, M Augsburger, LE Rothuizen… - BMC psychiatry, 2005 - Springer
Background Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug and its therapeutic aspects
have a growing interest. Short-term psychotic reactions have been described but not clearly …

Assessment of driving capability through the use of clinical and psychomotor tests in relation to blood cannabinoids levels following oral administration of 20 mg …

A Ménétrey, M Augsburger, B Favrat… - Journal of analytical …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Δ 9 -Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is frequently found in the blood of drivers suspected of
driving under the influence of cannabis or involved in traffic crashes. The present study used a …