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Deprescription in the Oncological Population

African Journal of Biomedical Research
Prescribing supportive care medications for cancer patients can present significant challenges for medical oncologists, particularly due to the occurrence of chemotherapy-induced ADRs. To enhance patient care, it is essential to evaluate and prioritize supportive medications based on potential drug-drug interactions.
Dr. Batoul Barari Tajani, Dr. E Maheswari, Dr. Vinayak V Maka, Ms. Anjana S Nair   +3 more
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Real-World Analysis of Short-Term Effectiveness of Oral Semaglutide: Impact on Glycometabolic Control and Cardiovascular Risk

Pharmaceuticals
Background: Oral semaglutide, a GLP1-receptor agonist (GLP1-RA), shows promise in efficacy and compliance, especially amid the global shortage of injectable GLP-1 RAs. Its short-term effectiveness remains unexplored.
S. Palazzi, F. Sentinelli, Antonella Zugaro, Sara Morgante, Livia Santarelli, Sandra Melanzi, Annamaria De Mutiis, D. Piersanti, Barbara Macerola, Marco Iezzi, Pietro Mercuri, A. Ferranti, D. Tienforti, M. Cavallo, A. Barbonetti, M. G. Baroni   +15 more
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Implementation of Proton Pump Inhibitor Deprescription Protocol in Geriatric Residents

Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2018
Background: Deprescribing is a recommended intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by polypharmacy in older residents. However, a lack of definite deprescription guidelines and evidence of clinically meaningful outcomes complicates or precludes the practicality of such an approach.
Ovadyah, Avraham, Michael, Biglow
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When life is lived with dignity and decline: integration of rehabilitation and palliation in dementia care – a case report

BMC Palliative Care
The loss of meaning in life often underpins a desire to die, while rediscovering purpose and forming relationships can restore the will to live. This pursuit of meaning and the ability to express one’s identity are central to both rehabilitation and ...
K. Marsaa, May Bjerre Eiby, Mikkel Ibsen, M. Schultz   +3 more
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[What do primary care physicians think about deprescription?]

Journal of healthcare quality research, 2021
To learn about the perceptions and attitudes of family doctors regarding deprescription.This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Organización Sanitaria Integrada Bidasoa, Osakidetza. In November 2018, sessions were held at health centres on deprescribing for family doctors, following which the PACPD-12 questionnaire was handed out, translated ...
E, Valverde Bilbao, A, Mendizabal Olaizola, D, Mandaluniz Elgezabal, I, Alcorta Mitxelena, K, Fernández Otaolea, M E, Alkiza Eizagirre   +5 more
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Experiences of long-term benzodiazepine use and addiction amid changes in guidelines for the prescription of narcotic drugs: a qualitative study

BMC Public Health
Addiction to sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs (collectively referred to as benzodiazepines), medications commonly used to treat anxiety and sleeping problems, has been described as a hidden epidemic.
C. Krüger, Mathilde Hedlund Lindberg, S. Burmester, Johan Franck, J. Westman   +4 more
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Safety and effectiveness of anticoagulation therapy in older people with atrial fibrillation during exposed and unexposed treatment periods

Heart
Background Anticoagulation therapy reduces stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but it is often underused in older populations due to concerns about bleeding.
A. Mitchell, Margaret C Watson, Tomas J Welsh, A. McGrogan   +3 more
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Antipsychotic medication for behaviors that challenge in individuals with intellectual disabilities: a clinically informed review

Frontiers in Psychiatry
Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) frequently exhibit behaviors that challenge (BC), such as aggression and self-injury, which significantly impact their quality of life.
Alessandro Pascucci, F. Gerber, Marie Besson, Markus Kosel   +3 more
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Polypharmacy and Deprescription: Role of Internists

Journal of The Association of Physicians of India
Polypharmacy is the concurrent use of five or more drugs per day. It is common in old age because of multimorbidity. The prevalence of polypharmacy is increasing as the number of old people is increasing worldwide. The proliferation of clinical guidelines and wider availability of preventive and curative medicines are important causes of polypharmacy ...
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Statin deprescribing: a comprehensive review and development of a clinical algorithm for optimal patient management.

Internal medicine journal (Print)
BACKGROUND Statins are widely used to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through the reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. However, in patients with limited life expectancy or significant multimorbidity, the long-term benefits of ...
Tiziano Lupi, Fabio Esposito, A. Romagnoli   +2 more
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