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Perceptions of pharmaceutical services among elderly people on polymedication [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2020
Objectives: Describe the importance of guidelines provided during pharmaceutical consultation about compliance with medication therapy based on interviews with polymedicated elderly patients.
Ana Lucia Leitão Caldas, Selma Petra Chaves Sá, Vilmar da Conceição Oliveira Filho   +2 more
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

From intimacy to acting out. Assessment and consultation about a dangerous child.

, 2009
This chapter describes the referral of a 14-year-old boy, the responses engendered by it, and expands on the transference and countertransference phenomena arising from a presentation of violence and a history of cumulative trauma.
Horne, Ann
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Health professionals’ referral practice and related healthcare utilization for people with low back pain in Singapore: A retrospective study [PDF]

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 2019
Background: Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder that can incur high financial burden. A significant proportion of this burden may be incurred from referrals to health services and subsequent healthcare usages.
Fong-Ling Loy, Su-Yin Yang, Jamila Chemat, Soon-Yin Tjan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An evidence-based approach to the urgent referral of suspected oral cancer in England [PDF]

, 2021
Background Reports that UK outcomes for several cancers, including oral, were inferior to comparable European countries prompted the UK Government’s ‘NHS Cancer Plan’; a central aim was reduction of late presentation.
Langton, Stephen G.
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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Childhood Cancer Survival: A Population‐Based Assessment of Survival Patterns Between 2015 and 2023 in Germany

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann, Maike Wellbrock, Javier Louro, Arndt Borkhardt, Martin Schrappe, Claudia Trübenbach, Desiree Grabow, Cécile M. Ronckers, Joachim Schüz   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spiritual Health Consulting Model for Health Promotion in Clients

Health, Spirituality and Medical Ethics, 2018
Background and Objectives: Neglect of God may cause adverse emotions, unhealthy lifestyle, and high-risk behaviors. Such a spiritual vacuum, damages the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual health of individuals.
Minoo Asadzandi
doaj  

Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electronic consultation to improve care outcomes in patients with suspected and confirmed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Background: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a complication of heparin exposure associated with high risk for morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis and management are complex due to limitations of laboratory testing and the need for nonheparin ...
Jori E. May, Kristine R. Hearld, Foluso Joy Ogunsile, Gretchen A. Kennamer, Kesley Mitchell, Laura J. Taylor, Marisa B. Marques   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source