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Nanoparticles in the treatment of chronic lung diseases

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences, 2019
Nanoparticles, although considered a topic of modern medicine, actually have an interesting history. Currently, advances in nanomedicine hold great promise as drug carrier systems for sustained release and targeted delivery of diverse therapeutic agents.
Teodora G. Alexescu, Simina Tarmure, Vasile Negrean, Maria Cosnarovici, Victoria M. Ruta, Ionela Popovici, Ioana Para, Mirela G. Perne, Olga H. Orasan, Doina A. Todea   +9 more
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Supporting Survivor‐Centered Care Through Digital Health Integration

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Survivors of childhood cancer face barriers to receiving guideline‐based, long‐term follow‐up care. Two digital tools, Passport for Care (PFC) and Cancer SurvivorLink (SurvivorLink), address complementary gaps by enabling tailored survivorship care plan (SCP) generation, updating, storage, and sharing.
Jordan G. Marchak, Rebecca Williamson‐Lewis, Michael O'Connor, Michael Palgon, Yu‐Ra Kim, Michael Schuckenbrock, Paula Edwards, Abraham Mendoza, Anthony Adams, Brian Arriaga‐Solis, Justin Parker, Harry Tinoco‐Giraldo, Jason King, C. Michael Fordis, Karen E. Effinger, Maria Monica Gramatges   +15 more
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Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Roxarestat in Regulating Renal Anemia in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of roxarestat versus recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) in the management of renal anemia in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Methods This was a prospective, open‐label, randomized controlled trial.
Lingling Chen, Junjie Zhu, Qiaonan Ge
wiley   +1 more source

“I felt my rights were violated ”: Challenges with the discontinuation of provider-dependent contraceptive methods in Eastern Uganda

Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Background The right to autonomy in family planning is a cornerstone of reproductive health. Yet, many women face challenges when seeking to discontinue provider-dependent contraceptive methods, such as implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs).
Agnes Nabulondera, Madeline Powers, Rose Chalo Nabirye, Sarah Racheal Akello, Munanura Turyasiima, Joshua Epuitai   +5 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
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Validation of an Italian Questionnaire of Adherence to the Ketogenic Dietary Therapies: iKetoCheck

Foods, 2023
Ketogenic dietary therapies (KDTs) are an effective and safe non-pharmacological treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy, but adherence can be challenging for both patients and caregivers.
Lenycia de Cassya Lopes Neri, Monica Guglielmetti, Valentina De Giorgis, Ludovica Pasca, Martina Paola Zanaboni, Claudia Trentani, Elena Ballante, Serena Grumi, Cinzia Ferraris, Anna Tagliabue, on behalf of the KDTs Delphi Validation Study Group   +10 more
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Compliance with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea [PDF]

Sleep Medicine Research, 2020
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by upper airway obstruction during sleep and increases risk for stroke and cardiovascular morbidity. It is also related to excessive daytime sleepiness and cognitive dysfunction in affected adults.
Min Young Seo, Seung Hoon Lee
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Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
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Adherence and Wearing Time of Prescribed Footwear among People at Risk of Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers: Which Measure to Use?

Sensors, 2023
Adherence to prescribed footwear is essential to prevent diabetes-related foot ulcers. The aim was to compare different measures of adherence and wearing time of prescribed footwear with a reference adherence measure, among people with diabetes at high ...
Gustav Jarl, Chantal M. Hulshof, Tessa E. Busch-Westbroek, Sicco A. Bus, Jaap J. van Netten   +4 more
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Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
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