Helping patients discuss CINV management : development of a patient charter [PDF]
In April 2012, an Expert Group of specialist cancer nurses working in a variety of settings (e.g. chemotherapy delivery, chemotherapy service design, research, nurse leadership and patient information/advocacy) participated in telephone/web-based ...
Dielenseger, Pascale+9 more
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Comparison of P6 Acupoint Stimulation, Ondansetron and Dexamethasone for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Randomised Clinical Study [PDF]
Introduction: Non pharmacological techniques have an established role in treatment of chronic pain and related conditions. A few non pharmacological techniques have been employed to avoid the adverse effects of drugs. They have also proven to be cost-
Krishnaraj Nivatha+3 more
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Efficacy of Gabapentin versus Combination of Dexamethasone-Ondansetron in Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Middle Ear Surgery: A Randomised Clinical Study [PDF]
Introduction: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) is the most common and unpleasant complication with incidence of 30-80% after elective surgery. Dexamethasone and Ondansetron (DO) combination has superior efficacy and is recommended as an ideal
Usha R Sastry+5 more
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Bimodal release ondansetron for acute gastroenteritis among adolescents and adults: A randomized clinical trial [PDF]
Importance: Vomiting resulting from acute gastroenteritis is commonly treated with intravenous antiemetics in acute care settings. If oral treatment were beneficial, patients might not need intravenous administered hydration or medication. Furthermore, a
Avarello, Jahn+11 more
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Hyperemesis gravidarum in the primary care setting: cross-sectional study of GPs
Background: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), if untreated, can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Foetal complications include low birth weight and neurodevelopmental delay.
Melanie Nana+3 more
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Costs Associated with Malaria in Pregnancy in the Brazilian Amazon, a Low Endemic Area Where Plasmodium vivax Predominates. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Information on costs associated with malaria in pregnancy (MiP) in low transmission areas where Plasmodium vivax predominates is so far missing. This study estimates health system and patient costs of MiP in the Brazilian Amazon.
Bardají, A+7 more
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Update on medication-overuse headache and its treatment [PDF]
OPINION STATEMENT: Medication-overuse headache-i.e., a too-frequent consumption of acute headache medications leading to increased headache frequency and reduced effectiveness of acute and preventive treatments-is a serious medical condition whose ...
Giamberardino MA+2 more
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Background: Antiemetic medications have been associated with the prevention of nausea and vomiting in cesarean section, although less is known about the comparative efficacy of different medication classes.
Zoleykha Asgarlou+6 more
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Tapentadol extended release for the management of chronic neck pain [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The role of opioids in the management of chronic neck pain is still poorly investigated. No data are available on tapentadol extended release (ER).
Coluzzi, Flaminia
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Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting in Oncology
Background & Aims. Despite significant progress achieved over last 25 years, nausea and especially vomiting remain basic side effects of chemotherapy affecting patients’ quality of life.
AV Snegovoi+5 more
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