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Construction and application of medication reminder system: intelligent generation of universal medication schedule

BioData Mining
Background Patients with chronic conditions need multiple medications daily to manage their condition. However, most patients have poor compliance, which affects the effectiveness of treatment.
Hangxing Huang, Lu Zhang, Yongyu Yang, Ling Huang, Xikui Lu, Jingyang Li, Huimin Yu, Shuqiao Cheng, Jian Xiao   +8 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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Validation of the Drug Chain Flowchart as a preventive technology for medication errors

O Mundo da Saúde, 2020
An important strategy for the prevention of errors is knowing of the medication process in the drug chain as well as the technologies that can prevent medication errors. This study aimed to map, describe, and validate the medication process, relating the
Renata Prado Bereta Vilela, Marli de Carvalho Jerico   +1 more
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Attitudes and Knowledge of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences Nurses Regarding the Implementation of Computerized Physician Order Entry [PDF]

Disease and Diagnosis, 2012
Introduction: Despite potential benefits of CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) systems, recent studies have cast some doubts on their role in reducing errors.
Narjes Mirabootalebi, Hamidreza Mahboobi
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
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Referral Patterns and Diagnostic Timeliness in Pediatric Cancer: A Hospital‐Based Study in Indonesia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving survival among children with cancer. In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), delays are common and may be influenced by fragmented referral pathways and diagnostic limitations.
Nur Melani Sari, Regina Hadi Putri, Fatimah Assyifa, Judith Spijkerman, Gertjan Johannes Kaspers, Susi Susanah   +5 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Designing an OCR-Based Medication Support System With Drug–Drug Interaction Alerts for Elderly

IEEE Access
Medication adherence and safety remain major healthcare challenges for elderly populations, particularly within Arabic-speaking communities. Managing multiple prescriptions (polypharmacy) increases the risk of medication errors and adverse drug– ...
Ohoud Mosa Alharbi
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Improving accuracy of medication identification in an older population using a medication bottle color symbol label system

BMC Family Practice, 2011
Background The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate and refine an adjuvant system of color-specific symbols that are added to medication bottles and to assess whether this system would increase the ability of patients 65 years of age or older in ...
Cardarelli Roberto, Mann Christopher, Fulda Kimberly G, Balyakina Elizabeth, Espinoza Anna, Lurie Sue   +5 more
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Usability evaluation of an integrated electronic medication management system implemented in an oncology setting using the unified theory of the acceptance and use of technology

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2021
Background Medication management processes in an Oncology setting are complex and difficult to examine in isolation from interrelated processes and contextual factors.
Racha Dabliz, Simon K. Poon, Angus Ritchie, Rosemary Burke, Jonathan Penm   +4 more
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