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Factors associated with the use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter medications in Japanese elderly patients [PDF]

BMC Family Practice, 2018
BackgroundThe use of dietary supplements and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is increasing, and there is adequate concern about potential harmful effects.
Ichinohe Yumiko, Maeno Takami, Maeno Tetsuhiro, Masumoto Shoichi, Sato Mikiya, 前野 哲博, 前野 貴美   +6 more
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Discrepancy Between Knowledge and Practice of Self‐Medication Among Adults in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2023: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims Self‐medication, while convenient for managing minor illnesses, poses significant public health risks when practiced without adequate knowledge or oversight.
Salma Sultana, Immamul Muntasir, Mohammad Asraful Alam   +2 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, Zahra Tagharrobi, Khadijeh Sharifi, Zahra Sooki   +3 more
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Changes in drug demand when a pandemic coincides with other outbreaks in a war zone country: a cross-sectional pilot study

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, Randa N. Haddadin, Bassam Saleh, Eman Elayeh   +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, Valerie Cadorett, Corey Basch   +2 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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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, Olander, Rachel, Tsourounis, Candy, Uryasz, Frank   +3 more
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Community Pharmacists’ Classification of Prescription Drugs into an Expanded Class of Nonprescription Drugs under the FDA's Proposed NSURE Initiative

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, Erin R. Holmes, Donna S. West-Strum, Amit Patel   +3 more
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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, Magdalena Szymuś, Paula Jankowska, Krzysztof Jankowski   +3 more
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The utilization of nonprescription medications in Saudi patients with cardiovascular diseases

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2018
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of disease-related death in Saudi Arabia. The incidence of CVDs continues to increase, presenting a major health care problem.
Eman M. Shorog, Khalid A. Alburikan
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