Factors associated with the use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter medications in Japanese elderly patients [PDF]
BMC Family Practice, 2018 Background The use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is increasing, and there is adequate concern about potential harmful effects.
Shoichi Masumoto +4 more
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Assessment of Comorbidity and Use of Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs in Patients Above 65 Years Attending Family Medicine Outpatient Clinics [PDF]
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2019 Background and aim: Aging is often accompanied by chronic diseases, comorbidity, and polypharmacy. Use of prescription/nonprescription drugs, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs seen frequently in the elderly.
Münevver Kurt MD, PhD +2 more
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Review of Challenges in Performing Real-World Evidence Studies for Nonprescription Products [PDF]
Pragmatic and Observational ResearchChristian Maihöfner,1 Theresa Mallick-Searle,2 Jan Vollert,3 Pranab Kalita,4 Vidhu Sood Sethi5 1Department of Neurology, General Fürth Hospital, University of Erlangen, Fürth, Germany; 2Division of Pain Medicine, Stanford Health Care Pain Management ...
Maihöfner C +4 more
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Using Medicinal Plants among Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases and Their Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Holistic Nursing and Midwifery, 2022 Introduction: The use of medicinal plants (MP) is increasing among the general population and patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Simultaneous use of MP and cardiac medications can cause drug interactions and serious complications.
Mostafa Gholami +3 more
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2022 Background Yemen’s health system has severely deteriorated due to the ongoing civil war accompanied by the COVID-19 pandemic which coincided with other outbreaks of endemic infections.
Ebtesam A. Saleh +3 more
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Characterization of medication advertisements in a popular US parenting magazine [PDF]
Health Promotion Perspectives, 2017 Background: Medication advertisements in magazines typically provide minimal educational benefit. This is of particular concern when targeted to caregivers responsible for making major medical decisions for their children.
Jennifer Mongiovi +2 more
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INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy, 2017 Objectives: There has been considerable debate over the last few decades about creating a third class of drugs that would not require a prescription or not be available freely over the counter, but require a pharmacist’s consultation upon purchase. These
Ruchitbhai M. Shah +3 more
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Topical Corticosteroids Misuse: A Burning Issue
Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2019 Since the introduction of hydrocortisone into dermatology, a tremendous development has occurred in the field of topical corticosteroids. With the growing use of topical corticosteroids, a serious concern for its misuse is to be highlighted. This matter
Saraswoti Neupane
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The phenomenon of self-healing among people over 65 in the Lublin region
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2018 Introduction Self-medication is a phenomenon that has been accompanying people for centuries. Nowadays, it is gaining strength due to increasing health awareness and greater availability of medicines.
Ewa Rudnicka-Drożak +3 more
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Characteristics of drug and dietary supplement inquiries by college athletes. [PDF]
, 2010 BackgroundIn the United States, the National Center for Drug Free Sport manages the drug-testing programs for athletes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Ambrose, Peter J +3 more
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