User profiles for Bernard Favrat
Pr. Dr Bernard FavratCenter for primary care and public health /Unisanté, University of Lausanne Verified email at unisante.ch Cited by 5749 |
Long-term effects of cannabis on brain structure
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 …
rich in cannabinoid CB1 receptors is well known in animal studies. However, research in …
Physiology of iron metabolism
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 …
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 …
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
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, …
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 …
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 …
randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blinded study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability …
Cannabis and its effects on driving skills
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
driving under the influence of cannabis or involved in traffic crashes. The present study used a …