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BMC Health Services Research, 2017 Background We evaluated the effectiveness of a policy allowing for the sale of over-the-counter drugs outside of pharmacies by examining its effect on number of monthly outpatient visits for acute upper respiratory infections, dyspepsia, and migraine ...
Sung-Youn Chun +5 more
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Effect of whitening mouth rinses on the chemical and physical properties of a nanofilled composite
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2021 Aim: This study analyzed the effect of whitening mouth rinses on water sorption (WS), solubility (SL), color change, and surface roughness of a nanofilled composite. Whitening perceptibility and acceptability (WID) were also studied.
Laura Carolina Kepler +3 more
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Current self-medication practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an observational study
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020 INTRODUCTION: Medication without prescription is a growing public health concern or phenomenon worldwide. This cross-sectional study was designed to study the trends of self-medication among Saudi population. METHODS: a prospective, cross-sectional study
Sameer Al-Ghamdi +9 more
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ACR Open Rheumatology, 2021 Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate how patient knowledge and beliefs regarding nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may influence the use of NSAIDs for osteoarthritis (OA). Methods Surveys of 334 adults with knee and/or hip OA
E. R. Vina +6 more
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Nonprescription Drug Therapy: Issues and Opportunities [PDF]
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2006 Nonprescription drug therapy is tightly woven into the fabric of American health care. Market forces are expected to contribute to significant expansion of nonprescription drug use. Consumers place high value on nonprescription drug therapy; however, self-medicating patients frequently need assistance from a learned intermediary to assure optimal ...
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PM&R, EarlyView.Abstract Background and Objective Previous work from this dataset found 45% prescribing frequency of any medications (35.1%, 33.5%, and 56.8% at institutions 1, 2, and 3 respectively), without significant difference between in‐person and telemedicine.
Matthew Chen +7 more
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Prenatal and postnatal drug exposure: focus on persistent central effects [PDF]
, 2023 Clinical studies indicate significant use of prescription, nonprescription and social/recreational drugs by women during pregnancy; however, limited knowledge exists about the detrimental effects that this practice may have on the developing central ...
Pollack, Alexia E, Costa, Giulia
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The role of antibiotics in preventing surgical complications in periodontology and implant dentistry
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract Antibiotics are commonly prescribed in periodontal and implant surgeries, either before, during or after surgery, to prevent postoperative infection and reduce early implant failure. However, the potential benefits may be undermined by the risks of resistance and sensitization, thus requiring a strict indication for prescription.
Zhaozhao Chen +3 more
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Nonprescription Drugs: Considerations Regarding a Behind-the-Counter Drug Class [PDF]
, 2009 A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In the United States, most nonprescription drugs are available over-the-counter (OTC) in pharmacies and other stores.
United States. Government Accountability Office.
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JACCP: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY, Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2026.ABSTRACT Background Traditional methods to practice patient interviewing skills for student pharmacists include the use of actors and role‐playing. While effective, they can be difficult to manage with large class sizes, cost, and time to train. Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are readily accessible to offer students a ...
Joseph M. Walter +5 more
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