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Medical versus science students: Knowledge, perceptions and learning of core pharmacology concepts

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Pharmacology is a core discipline underpinning both medical and biomedical science education, essential for understanding drug action, safety and therapeutic efficacy. This study compared pharmacology knowledge, perceptions and learning experiences between second‐year medical and science students to evaluate how effectively each curriculum ...
Zina Alfahl, Rachel Lynch, Cara O'Dwyer, John P. Kelly   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

To prescribe or not to prescribe in the elderly: a qualitative exploration of prescribing dilemmas among Pakistani healthcare providers

BMJ Open
Objective Potentially inappropriate prescribing is a global health issue with catastrophic consequences in the elderly population. Healthcare providers play a critical role in medication optimisation in elderly patients. The present study aims to explore
Halima Sadia, Safila Naveed, Hina Rehman, Shazia Jamshed   +3 more
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Safety concerns reported by coroners following fentanyl patch fatalities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland between 1997 and 2024

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To identify safety concerns reported by coroners following fentanyl patch‐related deaths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and determine differences in coronial reporting. Methods A systematic case series linking the National Programme on Substance Use Mortality (NPSUM) and the Preventable Deaths Tracker (PDT) (https ...
Eman Mshari, Caroline S. Copeland, Georgia C. Richards   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Portopulmonary hypertension practice patterns after liver transplantation

Liver Transplantation, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Portopulmonary hypertension (POPH) is a type of pulmonary arterial hypertension occurring exclusively in those with portal hypertensive liver disease. Liver transplantation (LT) can significantly improve outcomes. Current guidelines counsel against immediate adjustments to targeted therapy after LT and suggest routine echocardiography as ...
Arun Jose, Elizabeth J. Kopras, Shimul A. Shah, Jean M. Elwing   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behavioral determinants of antimicrobial prescribing practices among health professionals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a mixed methods study

Discover Public Health
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, exacerbated by irrational prescribing, particularly in low-resource settings like Ethiopia.
Oumer Sada Muhammed, Mirgissa Kaba Serbessa, Teferi Gedif Fenta   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of antimicrobial stewardship interventions upon antimicrobial consumption and appropriateness in Vietnamese district hospitals: a cluster randomised trialResearch in context

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Summary: Background: Inappropriate antimicrobial use is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) promotes the judicious use of antimicrobials to address this problem.
Jaslyn Doshi, Yen Pham Ngoc, Thu Thuy Ma, Linh Thuy Duong, Van Thi Thuy Pham, Van Giap Vu, Rodney James, Qingbin Li, Quy Trinh Van, Tu Son Nguyen, Thi Thu Trang Tran, Pham Minh Thu Vo, Van An Ngo, Huu Phuc Phan, Ngoc Canh Hoang, Justin Beardsley, Thu Anh Nguyen, Greg J. Fox   +17 more
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Quality indicators for safe and effective medication use in long‐term care facilities: A modified Delphi study

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aim This modified Delphi study aimed to achieve expert agreement on quality indicators (QIs) suitable for application at the population level, to evaluate quality use of medications and pharmacist services in long‐term care facilities (LTCFs). Methods We conducted a two‐round modified online Delphi study with a multidisciplinary panel of Australian ...
Daria S. Gutteridge, Sara Javanparast, Annabel H. Calder, Gillian E. Caughey, Andrew C. Stafford, Gregory M. Peterson, Maria C. Inacio, Peter D. Hibbert, Elizabeth Manias, Jodie B. Hillen, Janet K. Sluggett   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leveraging the McGeer Criteria to Estimate the Frequency of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing for Urinary and Respiratory Tract Infections Relative to the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic at a Skilled Nursing Facility

Antibiotics
Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic affected antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare, including Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). This study aimed to (1) assess the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Paulina M. Colombo, Ferris A. Ramadan, Dilsharan Kaur, Darunee Armenta, Peter P. Patterson, Katherine D. Ellingson   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections in general practice: Comparison between Denmark and Iceland

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 2015
Objective: To compare the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in two countries with different prevalence of antimicrobial resistance: Denmark and Iceland.Design: A cross-sectional study.
Nanna Rún Sigurðardóttir, Anni Brit Sternhagen Nielsen, Anders Munck, Lars Bjerrum   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Paternal use of metformin and risk of major congenital malformations: A meta‐analysis of 4 studies

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Metformin is the first‐line drug for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. In 2022, a Danish registry‐based study reported a 40% increased risk of major congenital malformations following paternal exposure during spermatogenesis. This raised widespread concern about the use of metformin in males of reproductive age.
Per Damkier, Marleen M. H. J. van Gelder, Krista F. Huybrechts, Lin‐Chieh Meng, Sonia Hernandez‐Diaz, Jan Nielsen, Bente M. Nørgård, Hedvig Nordeng   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source