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Development and Evaluation of a Nurse Practitioner-Directed Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis Administration Protocol Among Hospitalized Patients

, 2023
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the leading cause of avoidable hospital-associated deaths in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). Non-administration of prescribed VTE chemoprophylaxis medications is a barrier to VTE
Franklin, Katie.
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Influenza Antiviral Prescriptions in the US Inpatient and Outpatient Settings During the 2015–2022 Influenza Seasons

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, Volume 20, Issue 7, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Backgrounds The antiviral drug prescription landscape has changed as new antivirals for influenza treatment have been approved. Understanding this landscape is important to assess potential under‐ and mis‐utilization and to address gaps in care.
Kyueun Lee, Anirban Basu, Janet A. Englund   +2 more
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Penicillin- and Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Invasive Neisseria meningitidis Isolates from Japan

Microbiology Spectrum, 2022
Neisseria meningitidis causes a life-threatening invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). Isolates resistant to antibiotics, such as penicillin, ceftriaxone, and ciprofloxacin that are recommended for the treatment of IMD patients and their close contacts ...
Ryoichi Saito, Jun Nakajima, Isaac Prah, Masatomo Morita, Samiratu Mahazu, Yusuke Ota, Ayuka Kobayashi, Shuji Tohda, Hajime Kamiya, Hideyuki Takahashi, Makoto Ohnishi   +10 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infections pose significant public health challenges in developing countries. They are major concerns in rehabilitation centers for individuals with mental disabilities. However, little attention has been given to preventing these infections among the mentally disabled groups.
Andargachew Almaw, Bekele Sharew, Shewaneh Damtie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Aynework Abebaw, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Dessie Tegegne, Birhanu Getie, Mulat Erkihun, Ayenew Assefa, Getu Abeje, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Sinedu Moges, Kirubel Shiferaw, Mengistu Tesfa Alula, Mihreteab Alebachew, Birhanu Malede, Ayenew Berhan   +17 more
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Pertussis post-exposure prophylaxis among household contacts: a cost-utility analysis. [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Recent pertussis outbreaks have prompted re-examination of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) strategies, when immunization is not immediately protective.
Crowcroft, Natasha S, Crowcroft Natasha S., Sander Beate, Natasha S Crowcroft, Thampi, Nisha, Nisha Thampi, Gurol-Urganci Ipek, Thampi Nisha, Gurol-Urganci, Ipek, Beate Sander, Ipek Gurol-Urganci, Sander, Beate   +11 more
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Acetylation Variability in Elderly Tunisians: Implications for Isoniazid Dose Individualization

The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 66, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract The relationship between age and isoniazid acetylation phenotype remains insufficiently characterized, particularly in elderly populations, where pharmacokinetic variability and susceptibility to toxicity may be increased. This study aimed to characterize isoniazid acetylation phenotypes in elderly Tunisian patients using a phenotypic index ...
Yasmine Khefacha, Syrine Ben‐Hammamia, Mouna Ben Sassi, Khouloud Ferchichi, Mouna Daldoul, Hanene El Jebari, Mohamed Zouari, Issam Salouage, Rim Charfi, Riadh Daghfous, Emna Gaies, Sameh Trabelsi   +11 more
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Tranexamic Acid in Lower Extremity Endoprosthetic Reconstruction for Oncologic Indications: A Retrospective Comparative Study of 617 Patients

Journal of Surgical Oncology, Volume 133, Issue 8, Page 1089-1097, June 15, 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives While tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss in orthopedic surgery, thromboembolic concerns in cancer patients have limited adoption in orthopedic oncology. This study evaluated TXA efficacy and safety in patients undergoing endoprosthetic reconstruction for oncologic indications.
Stephen W. Chenard, Akhil Rekulapelli, Riley S. Gilbertson, Connor S. Charton, William F. Hefley, Michael J. Colello, Jennifer L. Halpern, Herbert S. Schwartz, Daniel J. Johnson, Jonathan G. Schoenecker, Joshua M. Lawrenz   +10 more
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Assessment of Venous Thromboembolism Risk Among Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units in Dhaka City: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Nearly half of ICU patients in Dhaka City are at high risk for venous thromboembolism by Padua risk assessment model, yet only 28.57% of high‐risk patients received prophylaxis. Mandatory systematic risk assessment and LMWH protocols are urgently needed to close this preventable care gap.
Md. Shek Sady Khan, Md. Maruf Parves, Abdullah Al Noman, Pradip Kumar Sen Gupta, Md. Mojibur Rahman, Kazi Fharia Tanjim, Masuma Khatun, Muhammad Jubaer Chowdhury, Kazi Ashiqur Rahman, A K M Ferdous Rahman, Md. Sadekul Islam   +10 more
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Highly Efficient Chemoprophylaxis of Perinatal Transmission of HIV 1 Infection in HIV-Infected Pregnant Women

Антибиотики и Химиотерапия, 2020
Prevention of HIV infection perinatal transmission with specific anti-HIV agents is at present effective and resultant. The use of retrovir and nevirapin in such cases is well known and approved.
G. A. Galegov
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Limited Chemopreventive Effects of Oral Administration of Polyphenol-60 from Green Tea in the MNU-Induced Rat Mammary Tumor Model

Antioxidants
Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent and lethal malignancies in women and female dogs. Nature offers a plethora of nontoxic medicinal compounds that could be an excellent source of antineoplastic molecules for breast cancer prevention.
Adrian Florin Gal, Dumitrița Rugină, Daria Antonia Dumitraș, Alexandru-Flaviu Tabaran, Maria-Cătălina Matei-Lațiu, Sanda Maria Andrei   +5 more
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