Edward Boyer

Summary

Affiliation: Harvard University
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi The Internet and psychoactive substance use among innovative drug users
    Edward W Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Pediatrics 115:302-5. 2005
  2. ncbi The serotonin syndrome
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, USA
    N Engl J Med 352:1112-20. 2005
  3. ncbi Poisoning from a dietary supplement administered during hospitalization
    Edward W Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
    Pediatrics 109:E49. 2002
  4. ncbi Issues in the management of dietary supplement use among hospitalized patients
    Edward Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA
    J Med Toxicol 1:30-4. 2005
  5. ncbi Dextromethorphan abuse
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA
    Pediatr Emerg Care 20:858-63. 2004
  6. ncbi Serotonin syndrome in dextromethorphan ingestion responsive to propofol therapy
    Michael Ganetsky
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Pediatr Emerg Care 23:829-31. 2007
  7. ncbi Tracheal and bronchial obstruction following cyanoacrylate aspiration in a toddler
    Christopher Vitale
    MA RI Poison Control Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
    Clin Toxicol (Phila) 46:560-2. 2008
  8. ncbi Dissemination of psychoactive substance information by innovative drug users
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA
    Cyberpsychol Behav 10:1-6. 2007
  9. ncbi Self-treatment of opioid withdrawal using kratom (Mitragynia speciosa korth)
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Addiction 103:1048-50. 2008
  10. ncbi Self-treatment of opioid withdrawal with a dietary supplement, Kratom
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Am J Addict 16:352-6. 2007

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  1. ncbi The Internet and psychoactive substance use among innovative drug users
    Edward W Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Pediatrics 115:302-5. 2005
    ..The Internet contains an extraordinary amount of information on the recreational use of psychoactive substances. We investigated the effect of the Internet on the drug-use knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of adolescents...
  2. ncbi The serotonin syndrome
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, USA
    N Engl J Med 352:1112-20. 2005
  3. ncbi Poisoning from a dietary supplement administered during hospitalization
    Edward W Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
    Pediatrics 109:E49. 2002
    ..We present the case of a child who received a DS on a daily basis as an outpatient, continued its use after admission to the hospital, and became poisoned by it during his hospitalization...
  4. ncbi Issues in the management of dietary supplement use among hospitalized patients
    Edward Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA
    J Med Toxicol 1:30-4. 2005
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  5. ncbi Dextromethorphan abuse
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA
    Pediatr Emerg Care 20:858-63. 2004
    ..Consequently, it is important for clinicians to recognize, treat, and appropriately refer those who present with intoxication from this drug...
  6. ncbi Serotonin syndrome in dextromethorphan ingestion responsive to propofol therapy
    Michael Ganetsky
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Pediatr Emerg Care 23:829-31. 2007
    ..Confirmatory analysis demonstrated a dextromethorphan serum concentration of 930 ng/mL. Dextromethorphan can produce serotonin syndrome in the absence of another serotonergic drug...
  7. ncbi Tracheal and bronchial obstruction following cyanoacrylate aspiration in a toddler
    Christopher Vitale
    MA RI Poison Control Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
    Clin Toxicol (Phila) 46:560-2. 2008
    ..We are reporting a case of accidental cyanoacrylate adhesive aspiration by a toddler complicated by tracheal and bronchial obstruction...
  8. ncbi Dissemination of psychoactive substance information by innovative drug users
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA
    Cyberpsychol Behav 10:1-6. 2007
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  9. ncbi Self-treatment of opioid withdrawal using kratom (Mitragynia speciosa korth)
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Addiction 103:1048-50. 2008
    ..Kratom (Mitragynia speciosa korth) is recognized increasingly as a remedy for opioid withdrawal by individuals who self-treat chronic pain...
  10. ncbi Self-treatment of opioid withdrawal with a dietary supplement, Kratom
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Am J Addict 16:352-6. 2007
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  11. ncbi Impact of Internet pharmacy regulation on opioid analgesic availability
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
    J Stud Alcohol Drugs 69:703-8. 2008
    ..As part of an ongoing investigation into the relationship between the Internet and substance abuse, we examined the availability of prescription opioid analgesics from online pharmacies...
  12. ncbi Wireless Technologies, Ubiquitous Computing and Mobile Health: Application to Drug Abuse Treatment and Compliance with HIV Therapies
    Edward W Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    J Med Toxicol 6:212-6. 2010
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  13. ncbi Methadone and buprenorphine toxicity in children
    Edward W Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Am J Addict 19:89-95. 2010
    ..We will also discuss treatment of opioid toxicity in pediatric populations and make recommendations aimed at reducing these occurrences...
  14. ncbi Conducting drug abuse investigations in natural environments: potential directions for medical toxicology research
    Edward W Boyer
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    J Med Toxicol 6:56-62. 2010
    ..A secondary aim is to provide successful grant language that can be used in subsequent applications for research funding...
  15. ncbi Club drugs, smart drugs, raves, and circuit parties: an overview of the club scene
    Tri Tong
    Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts, USA
    Pediatr Emerg Care 18:216-8. 2002
  16. ncbi Monoamine oxidase inhibitor poisoning resulting from Internet misinformation on illicit substances
    D Eric Brush
    Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Toxicology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
    J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 42:191-5. 2004
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  17. ncbi Diversion of buprenorphine/naloxone coformulated tablets in a region with high prescribing prevalence
    Andrew A Monte
    University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
    J Addict Dis 28:226-31. 2009
    ..The diversion of B/N may be minimized by modifying educational, treatment, monitoring, and dispensing practices...
  18. ncbi Estimated risk of hepatotoxicity after an acute acetaminophen overdose in alcoholics
    Fahad M Ali
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
    Alcohol 42:213-8. 2008
    ..This proposed new risk line can be used in hypothesis generation for future clinical studies in this alcohol related problem...
  19. ncbi Opioid receptors and legal highs: Salvia divinorum and Kratom
    Kavita M Babu
    Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
    Clin Toxicol (Phila) 46:146-52. 2008
    ..The purpose of this article is to familiarize toxicologists and poison control specialists with these emerging psychoactive dietary supplements...
  20. ncbi Assessment of hyperglycemia after calcium channel blocker overdoses involving diltiazem or verapamil
    Michael Levine
    Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency, Brigham and Women s Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
    Crit Care Med 35:2071-5. 2007
    ..The clinical significance of the hyperglycemia in this setting has not previously been described...
  21. ncbi Hyperinsulinemia/euglycemia therapy for calcium channel blocker poisoning
    Edward W Boyer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts-Memorial Health Center, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
    Pediatr Emerg Care 18:36-7. 2002
  22. ncbi Emerging credentialing practices, malpractice liability policies, and guidelines governing complementary and alternative medical practices and dietary supplement recommendations: a descriptive study of 19 integrative health care centers in the United Stat
    Michael H Cohen
    Harvard Medical School Osher Institute and the Division for Research and Education in Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Arch Intern Med 165:289-95. 2005
    ..Consensus policies need to be developed...
  23. ncbi Adverse effects in children after unintentional buprenorphine exposure
    Ann Jeannette Geib
    Program in Medical Toxicology, Division of Emergency Medicine, Children s Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Pediatrics 118:1746-51. 2006
    ..The increasing use of buprenorphine as a home-based therapy for opioid addiction in the United States raises public health concerns for the pediatric population...
  24. ncbi Laboratory diagnosis of 1,4-BD and GHB overdose by routine urine organic acid analysis
    Lawrence S Quang
    Clin Toxicol (Phila) 43:321-3. 2005
  25. ncbi Gamma-hydroxybutyrate use in older adults
    D Eric Brush
    Ann Intern Med 140:W70-1. 2004
  26. ncbi Which drug tests in medical emergencies?
    Edward W Boyer
    Clin Chem 49:353-4. 2003