The AdHOC study of older adults' adherence to medication in 11 countries [PDF]
Objective: Authors investigated, cross-nationally, the factors, including demographic, psychiatric ( including cognitive), physical, and behavioral, determining whether older people take their prescribed medication.
Cooper, Claudia +20 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin +17 more
wiley +1 more source
Implementation of a practice model for inpatient psychiatric clinical pharmacist practitioners with prescriptive authority at a veterans health care facility [PDF]
Clinical pharmacists play a valuable role on collaborative health care teams, especially in the field of mental health. However, there is a need to explore innovative practice models that optimize their potential in providing comprehensive medication ...
Chinedu Diokpa, PharmD +1 more
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Background: Residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities (LTCFs) may have multimorbidity and be unable to self-administer medication. Thus, due to the risk of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs), epidemiological studies on PIM use and its ...
Suhyun Jang +5 more
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Medical Management of Uterine Leiomyoma: A Comprehensive Review
ABSTRACT Uterine leiomyomas are most common benign tumors that occur in women of reproductive age. They are frequently associated with symptoms that impact on quality of life and require treatment. Treatment was usually surgical with either hysterectomy or myomectomy being performed.
S Shantha Kumari, Kiranmai Devineni
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Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Case Management Service for Children With Medical Complexity [PDF]
OBJECTIVES:To assess whether children with medical complexity (CMC) exposed to a hospital-based comprehensive case management service (CCMS) experience improved health care quality, improved functional status, reduced hospital-based utilization, and/or reduced overall health care costs.METHODS:Eligible CMC at Seattle Children’s Hospital were enrolled ...
Tamara D, Simon +8 more
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Patterns and Facilitators for the Promotion of Glaucoma Medication Adherence—A Qualitative Study
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic optic neuropathy causing irreversible nerve fiber damage. Initially asymptomatic, it progresses slowly without any notable sign of vision loss, thus early detection and treatment is essential.
Amin Gamael +7 more
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Referral Patterns and Diagnostic Timeliness in Pediatric Cancer: A Hospital‐Based Study in Indonesia
ABSTRACT Background Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving survival among children with cancer. In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), delays are common and may be influenced by fragmented referral pathways and diagnostic limitations.
Nur Melani Sari +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Background: Patients living with HIV/AIDS have complex medication regimens. Pharmacists within community pharmacy settings can have a role managing patients living with HIV/AIDS.
Yardlee Kauffman +4 more
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Development and Validation of a Patient Satisfaction Survey for Comprehensive Medication Management [PDF]
Comprehensive medication management (CMM) services are a relatively new standard for clinical practice. A patient satisfaction tool for pharmacists providing comparable pharmacy services is essential for measuring quality and sustainability.To develop a psychometrically valid questionnaire for measuring patient satisfaction for CMM services.A patient ...
Jean, Moon +5 more
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