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The role of drug information centers to improve medication safety in Saudi Arabia - a study from healthcare professionals' perspective

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2022
Background and objective: The primary function of the Drug Information Center (DIC) is to provide drug-related information to healthcare professionals.
Mansour Almuqbil, Lamees Alrojaie, Haya Alturki, Abdullah Alhammad, Yasmin Alsharawy, Aljawharah Alkoraishi, Abdulaziz Almuqbil, Sara Alrouwaijeh, Syed Wajid, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Leukemia and Exposure to Potential Benzene Sources in Children From the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, 2010–2021: A Geospatial Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in Mexico, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent subtype. Exposure to high concentrations of benzene has been associated with ALL incidence, particularly in urban areas. This study evaluated the relationship between distance to benzene emission sources and the number
Orlando Rivera Zurita, Norma Candelaria López Santiago, Claudia Maria García Cuellar, Karla Maldonado Silva, Nancy Reynoso Noverón, Leticia Hernández Cadena   +5 more
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Contribution of the Regional Drug Information Center Towards Drug Safety

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2006
Drug related complications may lead to huge economic impact and cause significant morbidity and mortality. The present study analyzed the services provided by our Drug Information Center (DIC) in relation to drug safety.
Subish Palaian, P Mishra, PR Shankar, D Bista, B Pawar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Do Continuing Medical Education Programs Improve Drug Prescribing Status in Iran? A Qualitative Study [PDF]

مجله علوم پزشکی صدرا, 2019
Background: Holdingcontinuing medical education programs (CME) is one of the recommended global strategies for attaining rational drug prescribing by physicians.
Mahmood Keyvanara, Leili Safaeian, Neda Shojaeizadeh, Saeid Karimi   +3 more
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Regional drug information center disseminates educational materials related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 2021
Background: Drug information centers (DIC) play an important role in providing correct and scientifically supported information on medicinal products.
Jaqueline Rocha Borges dos Santos
doaj   +1 more source

BMT4me En Español: Multisite Feasibility and Usability Testing of a Spanish‐Language mHealth Adherence Support App for Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cancer Treatment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Medication nonadherence during the first 100 days after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and during oncology treatment increases risk for complications. BMT4me is a caregiver‐facing mobile health (mHealth) application providing medication reminders, symptom tracking, and note‐taking features to support ...
Micah A. Skeens, Madeline R. Peek, Bianca Franklin, Emre Sezgin, Melissa Beauchemin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Telephone consultations with otolaryngology – head and neck surgery reduced emergency visits and specialty consultations in northern Alberta

Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2020
Background RAAPID (Referral, Access, Advice, Placement, Information, and Destination) is a 24-h call center in Alberta, Canada, facilitating urgent telephone consultations between physicians and specialists.
Peter George Jaminal Tian, Dean Eurich, Hadi Seikaly, Douglas Boisvert, John Montpetit, Jeffrey Harris   +5 more
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The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Left Ventricular Remodeling in Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated With Anthracyclines: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Anthracycline‐related cardiac remodeling precedes heart failure in childhood cancer survivors. The objectives of this study were to determine the relationships between patient‐specific factors, moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and cardiac remodeling.
Hari K. Narayan, Sitong Chen, F. Lennie Wong, Nathan Young, Anna Qi, Christopher Davis, Sanjeet Hegde, Nicholas Gloude, Kasey J. Leger, Kelly D. Getz, Francisco Contijoch, Kirsten Ness, Bonnie Ky, Dennis Kuo, Sheri J. Hartman, Saro H. Armenian   +15 more
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Bilastine in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria: a practical approach to treatment decisions based on queries received by the medical information department

Drugs in Context, 2017
Background: Bilastine is a safe and effective commonly prescribed non-sedating H1-antihistamine approved for symptomatic treatment in patients with allergic disorders such as rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria. It was evaluated in many patients throughout
Amalia Leceta, Ander Sologuren, Román Valiente, Cristina Campo, Luis Labeaga   +4 more
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Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survival in Western Kenya: Reduction in Early Deaths and Treatment Abandonment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background An earlier study on children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Kenya reported a low event‐free survival (EFS), excess treatment abandonment, and high induction mortality.
Gilbert Olbara, George Bogonko, Festus Njuguna, Sandra Langat, Martha Kipngetich, Dennis Njenga, Gertjan Johannes Kaspers, Terry Allen Vik   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source