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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
wiley   +1 more source

The Relationship between the Intensity of Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms and Marital Satisfaction among the Couples of Kerman City

Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery, 2018
Introduction: Premenstrual syndrome as a periodic event that social adjustment and interpersonal relationships can be difficult. Regarding the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and the harmful effect of severity of symptoms on marital satisfaction, The
Faramarz Shaahmadi, Ehsan Movahed, Sarallah Shojaei, Morad Ali Zareipour, Behrouz Lotfi mine blagh, Mahboubeh Ameri, Saiedeh Sadeghi   +6 more
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Non-adherence to medication and its associations among type 2 diabetes patients following up with health coaches in primary healthcare centers, Makkah city, KSA

Discover Psychology
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management relies significantly on medication adherence, yet non-adherence remains a prevalent issue affecting treatment outcomes.
Ahmad Salah Alkathiri, Renad Turki Alghamdi, Abeer Ahmad Alamri, Haneen Hassan Alhazmi, Sarah Badr Alsharif, Sahab Muqbil Alharbi, Muath Aldomini, Baraa Sami Quronfulah, Mohamed O. Nour, Mohamed Osman Elamin, Abdullah Khalid Alafif, Saud Hasan Surbaya, Osama M. Hayat Noor   +12 more
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How Well Are Hand Hygiene Practices and Promotion Implemented in Sierra Leone? A Cross-Sectional Study in 13 Public Hospitals

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) result in millions of avoidable deaths or prolonged lengths of stay in hospitals and cause huge economic loss to health systems and communities.
S. Lakoh, Anna Maruta, Christiana Kallon, G. Deen, J. Russell, B. Fofanah, I. F. Kamara, J. Kanu, Dauda Kamara, Bailah Molleh, O. Adekanmbi, Simon Tavernor, J. Guth, K. Sagili, E. Wilkinson   +14 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Evaluating oral health promotion: need for quality outcome measures

, 2006
Oral health promotion effectiveness reviews have identified the need to improve the quality of the evaluation of interventions. A project was undertaken to identify and assess the quality of available outcome measures.
Fuller, SS, Daly, B, Morgan, A, Harnett, R, Kay, E, Treasure, ET, Nowjack-Raymer, R, Fuller, S S, Munday, P, Treasure, E T, Watt, RG, Watt, R G   +11 more
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

Protocol for the development and piloting of a cluster randomised controlled trial for stress prevention, management, and coping mechanism among police officers in Nigeria

Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Background Policing is a stressful occupation. Police officers are exposed to stressors that are inherent in the organization and operations of law enforcement.
Mojisola M. Oluwasanu, Bibilola Oladeji, Hussain Oluwatobi, Musibau Titiloye, Adeyinka Adefolarin, Mackson O. Unogu, Patrick Okafor, Olayinka Ajayi, Ezinne O. Uvere, Ademola J. Ajuwon   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

“They say that I have lost my integrity by breaking my virginity”: experiences of teen school going mothers in two schools in Lusaka Zambia

BMC Public Health, 2019
Background Adolescent school-going mothers return to school in the rekindled hope of obtaining an education. However, their re-introduction into the school environment requires adequate support from teachers, fellow pupils, and the community. The purpose
Shanny Nkwemu, Choolwe N. Jacobs, Oliver Mweemba, Anjali Sharma, Joseph M. Zulu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Changes in Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Well-Being Following a School-Based Health Promotion Program in a Norwegian Region with a Poor Public Health Profile: A Non-Randomized Controlled Study in Early Adolescents

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in physical activity (PA), physical fitness and psychosocial well-being in early adolescents following implementation of a school-based health promotion program in secondary schools.
S. Schmidt, M. Reinboth, G. Resaland, S. Bratland-Sanda   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source