'A Better Way to Measure Choices' Discrete Choice Experiment and Conjoint Analysis Studies in Nephrology: A Literature Review [PDF]
, 2013 Discrete choice experiments (DCE) and conjoint analysis (CA) are increasingly used to address health policy issues. This is because the DCE and CA approaches have theoretical foundations in the characteristics theory of demand, which assumes goods ...
Clark, Michael D +7 more
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Towards understanding the child’s experience in the process of parentification: young adults’ reflections on growing up with a depressed parent [PDF]
, 2014 This article reports on a qualitative study with 21 young adults who grew up with a depressed parent. We examined how young adults make sense of their childhood experiences of parental depression and how their retrospective reflections help us to ...
Bonnewyn, Anke +4 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare, high‐flow, vascular anomalies that can occur either sporadically or as part of a genetic syndrome. AVMs can progress with serious morbidity and even mortality if left unchecked. Sirolimus is an mTOR inhibitor that is effective in low‐flow vascular malformations; however, its role in AVMs is unclear.
Will Swansson +3 more
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Comparison of leeching and heparin therapy in management of acute venous congestion of limbs in rat
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research, 2016 Acute venous congestion leads to blood stasis in the tissue and impaired blood perfusion. Using medicinal leech is an old method for reducing tissue congestion.
Seyed Abdollah Mousavi +4 more
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Diclofenac solution (Pennsaid) in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee : Patient implications [PDF]
, 2009 Topical diclofenac sodium (pennsaid) is a non-steroidal-anti- inflammatory drug that is used to manage the recurrent pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. Pennsaid is applied topically, absorbed cutaneously and concentrates locally at the site
Banning, M
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Allosteric Inhibition of Factor XIIIa. Non-Saccharide Glycosaminoglycan Mimetics, but Not Glycosaminoglycans, Exhibit Promising Inhibition Profile [PDF]
, 2016 Factor XIIIa (FXIIIa) is a transglutaminase that catalyzes the last step in the coagulation process. Orthostery is the only approach that has been exploited to design FXIIIa inhibitors.
Afosa, Daniel K. +4 more
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Inpatient Food Insecurity and Pediatric Hematology Oncology Hospitalization Outcomes
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Children with cancer and blood disorders are at risk for food insecurity (FI). We aimed to describe the association of inpatient food insecurity (IFI) and hospitalization outcomes among patients admitted to the pediatric hematology oncology service. Of 325 caregivers screened for IFI, 60 (18.6%) screened positive.
Joanna M. Robles +4 more
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Development of Leech extract as a therapeutic agent: A chronological review
Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese MedicineIntroduction: Leech extract contains many identified bioactive substances which have a variety of biological effects. Leech extract was discovered in the late 19th century and since then many pharmaceutical products have been produced using leech extract
Mohamed Alaama +8 more
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Leech as a lifeboat: Reminiscent role in plastic and reconstructive surgery!
TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, 2019 Leeching was a popular therapeutic practice since ancient times for various diseases. Previously, it was used as an unscientific home remedy by traditional therapists.
Rohan Dilip Newadkar +1 more
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The medicinal use of leeches in Malta [PDF]
, 2002 The medical practice based on the Greek doctrine of the four humors considered that disease was due to alterations in the composition of these humors, and therapy was therefore based on attempting to restore the balance.
Savona-Ventura, Charles +2 more
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