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Secondary fracture prevention with osteoporosis medication after a fragility fracture in Sweden remains low despite new guidelines
SummaryThis national register study investigated osteoporosis medication prescriptions for secondary fracture prevention among older Swedish adults....
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A survey on the implementation of clinical medication reviews in community pharmacies within a multidisciplinary setting
BackgroundPolypharmacy is common in chronic medication users, which increases the risk of drug related problems. A suitable intervention is the...
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Unregulated medication use and complications: a case study of prolonged self-treated tuberculosis in Nepal
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is a global public health issue, particularly in resource-constrained countries like Nepal. This case report highlights...
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Antihypertensive medication nonadherence and target organ damage in children with chronic kidney disease
BackgroundNonadherence is common in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This may contribute to inadequate blood pressure control and adverse...
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Education and medication use later in life and the role of intelligence
We investigate the association between education and disease-specific medications in old age, prescribed by medical doctors, accounting for...
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Prevalence, contributing factors, and interventions to reduce medication errors in outpatient and ambulatory settings: a systematic review
BackgroundMedication errors are common events that compromise patient safety. Outpatient and ambulatory settings enhance access to healthcare which...
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Understanding the medication safety challenges for patients with mental illness in primary care: a sco** review
BackgroundMental illness and medication safety are key priorities for healthcare systems around the world. Despite most patients with mental illness...
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Changing Prevalence of Medication Use in People with Cirrhosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Data
BackgroundSafe and appropriate use of medicines is essential to improve health outcomes in cirrhosis. However, little is known about the number and...
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Patient perceptions and experiences of medication review: qualitative study in general practice
BackgroundClinical medication reviews are a recognised strategy to address polypharmacy, a key part of general practice and positively associated...
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Flight safety risk assessment of self-medication among fighter pilots: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundFighter pilots are a specific population in which any adverse drug reaction can unpredictably interact with aeronautical constraints and...
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Perception of nudge interventions to mitigate medication errors risk in healthcare service delivery
BackgroundConventional cognitive interventions to reduce medication errors have been found to be less effective as behavioural change does not always...
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Communication skills-based training about medication switch encounters: pharmacy staff and patients’ experiences
BackgroundNon-medical medication switches can lead to difficult conversations. To support pharmacy staff, a communication training has been developed...
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Impact of complementary and alternative medicines on antiepileptic medication adherence among epilepsy patients
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and its impact on...
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Look-alike medications in the perioperative setting: sco** review of medication incidents and risk reduction interventions
BackgroundLook-alike medications, where ampoules or vials of intravenous medications look similar, may increase the risk of medication errors in the...
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Alternative Medical Therapy
BackgroundComplementary/alternative medicine" (CAM) is defined as a diverse range of medical treatments, largely non-allopathic, mostly traditional,...
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Alternative Treatments for Postpartum Depression
Purpose of reviewWhile pharmacotherapy is often used in the treatment of postpartum depression, there have been few positive randomized controlled...
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation and Medication Adherence Among Medicaid-Insured Older Adults Living with Hypertension
BackgroundFood insecurity has been associated with medication non-adherence among individuals living with chronic diseases like hypertension. The...
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Clinical pharmacist intervention to improve medication safety for hip fracture patients through secondary and primary care settings: a nonrandomised controlled trial
BackgroundHip fracture patients face a patient safety threat due to medication discrepancies and adverse drug reactions when they have a combination...
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An Assessment of Comparative Medication Durability in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients With and Without Co-morbid Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and/or Enteropathic Arthritis
BackgroundPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for many co-morbid diseases. However, little is known about durability...
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Prevention of medication overuse and medication overuse headache in patients with migraine: a randomized, controlled, parallel, allocation-blinded, multicenter, prospective trial using a mobile software application
BackgroundOverall, 55% of the German population suffers from primary episodic headaches according to recent studies. Inadequate management of...
