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Self-medication trend among the urban elderly - a cross-sectional, observational study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Objective: To describe and analyze the demographic and pharmacological characteristics ofself-medication trends among a geriatric urban population in a community.
Arunava Biswas
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
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Biphasic Clinical Course of Pediatric Cytomegalovirus‐Associated Immune Thrombocytopenia: Early Poor Treatment Response but Favorable Long‐Term Outcomes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a recognized trigger of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP); however, its incidence and impact on disease course in children remain controversial. Therefore, we aimed to characterize the clinical course of pediatric patients with CMV‐associated ITP.
Oded Gilad, Ohad Atia, Osama Tanous, Dafna Brik Simon, Michal Dvori, Miriam Cohen, Tracie A. Goldberg, Efraim Bilavsky, Joanne Yacobovich, Orna Steinberg‐Shemer   +9 more
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Classification status of drugs generally used for self-medication in children: a targeted review of regulatory documents

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Background Self-medication given by parents or caregivers is a common practice among children. Several frequently used drugs are often administered without professional supervision. This study compares regulatory classifications of common paediatric self-
Rizqi Dinni Fauzia, Hardika Aditama, Su Myat Thin, Noppadon Adjimatera, Puree Anantachoti   +4 more
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Bone Mineral Density After Contemporary Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: A Matched Cross‐Sectional Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in survivors of childhood and young adult acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL); however, data from cohorts treated with contemporary protocols and including matched controls remain limited.
Karen Schow Jensen, Mette Tiedemann Skipper, Niels Holtum Birkebæk, Kjeld Schmiegelow, Thomas Leth Frandsen, Bente Langdahl, Rikke Beck Jensen, Asger Roer Pedersen, Christian Mølgaard, Liv Andrés‐Jensen, Birgitte Klug Albertsen   +10 more
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Prevalencia de migraña y caracterización de una población estudiantil universitaria, Medellín, 2014

Medicina U.P.B., 2018
Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia de migraña y las características epidemiológicas y clínicas en una población universitaria de Medellín, 2014. Metodología: estudio transversal descriptivo.
María Carolina Portela Fernández, Daniel E. Becerra Uribe, Juan Pablo Zapata García, José David Martínez Gaviria, Libia María Rodríguez Padilla   +4 more
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Drug use Among Pregnant Females Attending a Rural Family Health Unit- Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt [PDF]

The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal, 2018
Background: Drug use during pregnancy is prevalent, with 44–99% of women being prescribed medication during pregnancy. The use of medication in pregnancy is often necessary for the treatment of acute and chronic illness. Objectives: The aim of this study
Nora A Khalil, Saadia M El-Said, Safaa A Badr   +2 more
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Parents of Youth With Cancer Report on Their Psychosocial Care: iSTEPPP Survey Finds Alignment and Gaps With Standards

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Standards for Psychosocial Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families guide the provision of comprehensive psychosocial care. Parallel to research characterizing implementation of the Standards from the perspective of providers, this study examines implementation of the Standards from the perspective of parents of youth ...
Emily M. Pariseau, Kimberly Buff, Michele A. Scialla, Kimberly S. Canter, Lori Wiener, Victoria Sardi‐Brown, Julia B. Tager, Kamyar Arasteh, Anne E. Kazak   +8 more
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Perbandingan Metode CBIA dan FGD dalam Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Ketepatan Caregiver dalam Upaya Swamedikasi Demam pada Anak

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2015
Self medications which are often applied to children are including coughs, colds, flu, and nasal congestion (17.2%), fever (15%), headache (14%), diarrhea and abdominal pain (9%).
Marianti Avi Lathifah, Susanti, Much Ilham, Aji Wibowo   +3 more
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Exercise Capacity, Physical Activity, Fatigue, and Neurocognitive Function in Adult Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk of reduced exercise capacity, decreased physical activity levels, persistent fatigue, and neurocognitive deficits. The aim was to investigate exercise capacity and physical activity levels of adult survivors of childhood ALL and their associations with ...
Laura Jess, Gustaf Glavå, Simon Skau, Hans‐Georg Kuhn, Maria Bäck, Marianne Jarfelt   +5 more
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