Gabapentin for pain management after osmotic dilator insertion and prior to dilation and evacuation: A randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
, 2020 ObjectiveTo evaluate if gabapentin 600 mg reduces pain after osmotic dilator placement the day before a dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure.Study designWe conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized (stratified by vaginal parity ...
Chen, Melissa J +5 more
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The lung function profile of once-daily tiotropium and olodaterol via Respimat® is superior to that of twice-daily salmeterol and fluticasone propionate via Accuhaler® (ENERGITO® study) [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Tiotropium + olodaterol has demonstrated improvements beyond lung function benefits in a large Phase III clinical program as a once-daily maintenance treatment for COPD and may be a potential option for the initiation of maintenance treatment
Beeh, Kai-Michael +8 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.ERRFI1, a neural crest (NC)‐associated gene, was upregulated in melanoma and negatively correlated with the expression of melanocytic differentiation markers and the susceptibility of melanoma cells toward BRAF inhibitors (BRAFi). Knocking down ERRFI1 significantly increased the sensitivity of melanoma cells to BRAFi.
Nina Wang +8 more
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Assessment of Nurses’ Perceived Barriers and Behaviors to Reporting Medication Errors in Hospitals of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran [PDF]
Background: Medication errors are the most common medical errors and are one of the major challenges threatening the health system. This study aimed to determine nurses’ perceived barriers and behaviors to reporting medication errors in 2011. Methods:
حیدری, حشمت اله +2 more
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Are We Making Smart Pumps Smarter? [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Medication errors comprise a significant proportion of medical errors, and are abundant, costly, and associated with causing harm to patients via adverse drug events. The most serious medication errors often involve IV medications.
Schaefer, Brittany
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.The noncoding region of the genome plays a key role in regulating gene expression, and mutations within these regions are capable of altering it. Researchers have identified multiple functional noncoding mutations associated with increased cancer risk in the genome of breast cancer patients.
Arnau Cuy Saqués +3 more
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High-risk Sexual Behavior is Associated with Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Non-adherence among Men who have Sex with Men Enrolled in a Combination Prevention Intervention. [PDF]
, 2013 Methamphetamine use among men who have sex with men (MSM) is associated with increased HIV prevalence, due to increased engagement in high-risk sexual behavior.
Fletcher, Jesse B +4 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Combining PTEN protein assessment and transcriptomic profiling of prostate tumors, we uncovered a network enriched in senescence and extracellular matrix (ECM) programs associated with PTEN loss and conserved in a mouse model. We show that PTEN‐deficient cells trigger paracrine remodeling of the surrounding stroma and this information could help ...
Ivana Rondon‐Lorefice +16 more
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The Great Medical Malpractice Hoax: NPDB Data Continue to Show Medical Liability System Produces Rational Outcomes [PDF]
, 2007 Despite claims by business and medical lobbying interests and the Bush administration, there is no medical malpractice lawsuit crisis in America, according to this report by Public Citizen.
Lara Chausow, Seth Oldmixon
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Adherence to secondary stroke prevention strategies - Results from the German stroke data bank [PDF]
, 2003 Only very limited data are available concerning patient adherence to antithrombotic medication intended to prevent a recurrent stroke. Reduced adherence and compliance could significantly influence the effects of any stroke prevention strategies.
Busse, O. +4 more
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