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Self-medication during COVID-19 outbreak: a cross sectional online survey in Dhaka city

, 2020
Background: Self-medication is a common practice in Bangladesh as it provides a low-cost alternative for people, which involves inappropriate and injudicious use of medicines treat self-recognized symptoms by the people. Methods: A cross sectional online
M. Nasir, A. S. Chowdhury, T. Zahan
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Self-Medication-Related Behaviors and Poland’s COVID-19 Lockdown

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
(1) Background: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has changed the functioning of Polish health systems. Telemedicine has been developed and access to prescription drugs (Rx) has been facilitated.
M. Makowska, Rafał Boguszewki, Michał Nowakowski, Monika Podkowińska   +3 more
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Role of community pharmacists in patients' self-care and self-medication [PDF]

, 2015
This review highlights the growing prominence of self-care and explores the contribution of community pharmacy. Firstly, background to self-care is discussed, followed by placing self-care in context with regard to the general public and accessing ...
Rutter, Paul
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Acknowledging the potential role of animal self-medication [PDF]

, 2002
This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. Much research on animal health and welfare assumes that animals passively endure the pathogens, diet, and environmental conditions that come their way.
Engel, Cindy Reece
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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.
S. Al-Ghamdi, T. Alfauri, M. Alharbi, M. Alsaihati, Muhammad Makki Alshaykh, Almuhanad Abdullah Alharbi, Naif Soud Aljaizani, Ibrahim Aidh Allehiby, Matar Abdullah Alzahrani, A. Alharbi   +9 more
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Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis, Okeleji Olayinka, Mariam Z. Quraishi, Lakshmi V. Srivaths, Deborah L. Brown, Neethu M. Menon, Ricardo A. Mosquera, Ashwin P. Patel, James M. Stark, Aravind Yadav   +9 more
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Association of taurine intake with changes in physical fitness among community-dwelling middle-aged and older Japanese adults: an 8-year longitudinal study

Frontiers in Nutrition
IntroductionTaurine has diverse valuable biological functions, including antioxidant activity and regulation of osmotic pressure. Maintaining physical fitness from middle age is important for healthy life expectancy.
Takashi Domoto, Takashi Domoto, Kazuyoshi Kise, Kazuyoshi Kise, Yukiko Oyama, Yukiko Oyama, Kanae Furuya, Yuki Kato, Yukiko Nishita, Rumi Kozakai, Rei Otsuka   +10 more
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Self-medication as adaptive plasticity: increased ingestion of plant toxins by parasitized caterpillars. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2009
Self-medication is a specific therapeutic behavioral change in response to disease or parasitism. The empirical literature on self-medication has so far focused entirely on identifying cases of self-medication in which particular behaviors are linked to ...
Michael S Singer, Kevi C Mace, Elizabeth A Bernays   +2 more
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Self-medication and knowledge among pregnant women attending primary healthcare services in Malang, Indonesia: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020
Background Self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is an important public health concern, especially in the vulnerable population of pregnant women due to potential risks to both the mother and fetus.
R. Atmadani, Owen Nkoka, Sendi Lia Yunita, Yi-Hua Chen   +3 more
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Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
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