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Real‐World Longitudinal Data on the Impact of Hydroxychloroquine Blood Level Monitoring on Lupus Outcomes: Results of a Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a cornerstone therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but the weight‐based dosing does not account for clinical factors that can introduce individual variability in drug metabolism and clearance. We leveraged longitudinal data from a prospective SLE cohort to identify clinical factors that predict ...
Jay J. Patel, Fauzia Hollangel, Caroline Packee, Amita Kapoor, Brad Rovin, Nathalie Costedoat‐Chalumeau, Shivani Garg   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilisation of antibiotics in the management of urinary tract infections among women of reproductive age at a district hospital in Ghana

Scientific Reports
Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health issues affecting women of reproductive age, often leading to antibiotic prescriptions based on empirical diagnosis. Improper use of antibiotics can result in antibiotic resistance and treatment
Henry Ofosu Addo, Antwi Joseph Barimah, Abdul-Salam Usman, Patrick Kuu-Arah, Nicholas Agyepong   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Safety of Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti‐inflammatory Drugs in Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Data From a Large Administrative Claims Cohort

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The concern that nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may precipitate flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has limited their use in managing musculoskeletal symptoms in those with IBD, but safety data are mixed. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with IBD aged at least 18 years from Optum's deidentified ...
Adam S. Mayer, Rui Xiao, Meenakshi Bewtra, Michael D. George, Pamela F. Weiss   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pharmacist prescriber in Italy and possible changes to current legislation: survey of attitudes among pharmacists, family doctors and users

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Background In many countries in Europe and in the world, pharmacists are allowed to prescribe or modify therapies. In Italy, the only healthcare professions authorised to prescribe are medical doctors and veterinary surgeons.
Francesca Baratta, Irene Pignata, Lorenzo Ravetto Enri, Paola Brusa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Deprescribing: Fashion Accessory or Fig Leaf?

Pharmacy, 2019
Deprescribing is the general practice fashion accessory that no prescriber can be seen without. However, it is in danger of becoming a “fig leaf” substitute for the entire medication review suite.
Arnold G. Zermansky
doaj   +1 more source

Perceived Impacts and Predictors of Cannabis Products Used by Patients with Rheumatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada: A Multivariable Analysis of Cross‐Sectional Survey Data

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to characterize cannabis product choices (cannabinoid content and formulation) among patients with rheumatologic conditions and their associations with patient factors, patient‐reported perceived side effects, and positive impacts.
Susan Zhang, Samuel A.J. Lowe, Frank Sun, Allyson Jones, Tarek Turk, Joanne Olson, Pauline Paul, Shelby Yamamoto, Linda Kolewaski, Elaine Yacyshyn, Cheryl A. Sadowski   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physician‐Scientist Pipeline for Pediatric Rheumatology: The Current Landscape and Future Perspectives

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Over the past 50 years, the science of pediatric rheumatology has grown exponentially due to an expansion in the understanding of complex rheumatic conditions and a surge in novel targeted therapeutics. Physician‐scientists in the field of pediatric rheumatology have played major roles in these advancements that have improved the care of children ...
Ekemini A. Ogbu, Linda T. Hiraki, Mara L. Becker   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of antibiotic prescribing behaviors of primary care physicians in Hubei of China: a structural equation model based on the theory of planned behavior

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2019
Background Over-prescription of antibiotics is prevalent all over the world, contributing to the development of antibiotic resistance. The importance of understanding how physicians prescribe antibiotics is increasingly highlighted for the purpose of ...
Chenxi Liu, Chaojie Liu, Dan Wang, Zhaohua Deng, Yuqing Tang, Xinping Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Short‐Term Functional Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can accumulate functional status (FS) impairment. We evaluated the association between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage, as measured by the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), and FS in a national SLE sample.
Baljeet Rai, Jessica Fitzpatrick, Jing Li, Eric Roberts, Patricia Katz, Laura Plantinga, Gabriela Schmajuk, Jinoos Yazdany   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Facilitating Expedited Drug Approval—the Past, Present, and Future of Clinical Trials for Pediatric Rheumatic Disease

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Pamela F. Weiss, Hermine I. Brunner
wiley   +1 more source