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Isoniazid preventive therapy completion in children under 5 years old who are contacts of tuberculosis cases in Lima, Peru: study protocol for an open-label, cluster-randomized superiority trial
BackgroundChildren < 5 years old in contact with TB cases are at high risk for develo** severe and fatal forms of TB. Contact investigation, BCG...
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Increasing chronic disease preventive care in community mental health services: clinician-generated strategies
BackgroundPeople with a mental health condition experience a high prevalence of chronic disease risk behaviours e.g., tobacco smoking and physical...
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The Role of Imaging in Preventive Cardiology in Women
Purpose of ReviewThe prevalence of CVD in women is increasing and is due to the increased prevalence of CV risk factors. Traditional CV risk...
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A pilot randomized controlled trial of the shogi-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (S-CBT) preventive stress management program
BackgroundShogi is a traditional board game in Japan. A preventive stress management program based on Shogi-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy...
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Emerging Preventive Strategies in Chronic Kidney Disease: Recent Evidence and Gaps in Knowledge
Purpose of ReviewChronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly prevalent worldwide and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. New...
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Preventive health care in blood cancer survivors: results from the ABC study
BackgroundBlood cancer survivors are at increased risk for second primary malignancies, cardiovascular diseases, and infections. Little is known...
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Tuberculosis preventive treatment uptake among people living with HIV during COVID-19 period in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective data review
BackgroundScreening for tuberculosis (TB) and providing TB preventive treatment (TPT) along with antiretroviral therapy is key components of human...
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Barriers and facilitators for isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) administration in children under 5 years of age in the Dominican Republic
IntroductionThroughout the world tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of death due to an infectious agent. The World Health Organization...
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Evolution of Coronary Calcium Screening for Assessment of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Role in Preventive Cardiology
Purpose of ReviewCoronary artery calcium (CAC) is an important measure of subclinical atherosclerosis and strongly predicts atherosclerotic...
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Preventive treatment of refractory chronic cluster headache: systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPreventive treatment for refractory chronic cluster headache (rCCH) is challenging and many therapies have been tried.
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare workers on isoniazid preventive treatment in Tanzania; a health facility-based cross-sectional study
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in regions with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS. In...
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Isoniazid or rifampicin preventive therapy with and without screening for subclinical TB: a modeling analysis
BackgroundShort-course, rifamycin-based regimens could facilitate scale-up of tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT), but it is unclear how...
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Economic Evaluations of Preventive Interventions for Dental Caries and Periodontitis: A Systematic Review
ObjectivesTo critically examine the methods used for full economic evaluations of preventive interventions for dental caries and periodontitis.
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Benefit with preventive noninvasive ventilation in subgroups of patients at high-risk for reintubation: a post hoc analysis
BackgroundHigh-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) was shown to be non-inferior to noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for preventing reintubation in a general...
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Observational Retrospective Study in Patients Treated with Galcanezumab as Preventive Treatment for Migraine: The ORYGAM Study
IntroductionThe efficacy of galcanezumab has been demonstrated in randomized controlled trials, but evidence about its use under clinical practice...
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Large-vessel-occlusion in patients with previous ischemic stroke: an analysis of adherence to secondary preventive medication for different etiologies
BackgroundLarge vessel occlusion (LVO) is a severe condition that carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality, underscoring the importance of...
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Tuberculosis screening improves preventive therapy uptake (TB SCRIPT) trial among people living with HIV in Uganda: a study protocol of an individual randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPeople living with HIV (PLHIV) have an increased risk of develo** active tuberculosis (TB). To reduce the burden of TB among PLHIV, the...
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Preventive Oral Treatment in Migraine: Efficacy and Dropout Rates Observed at a Tertiary Headache Center
To study the short- and long-term effects of preventive treatment in a cohort of migraine patients, enlightening possible predictive factors for...
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Interleukin-17A Inhibitors in Patients with Psoriasis and Tuberculosis Infection: A 2-Year Prospective Study on Safety Without Preventive Treatment
IntroductionThe necessity for tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) and routine T-SPOT.TB monitoring in patients with psoriasis and tuberculosis...
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Prevalence of neurotoxicity symptoms among postpartum women on isoniazid preventive therapy and efavirenz-based treatment for HIV: an exploratory objective of the IMPAACT P1078 randomized trial
BackgroundThis exploratory analysis investigates the prevalence and risk factors of neurocognitive toxicity in postpartum women on HIV treatment in...
