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Content analysis of patient support groups related to myositis on Facebook
IntroductionIdiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are heterogeneous and complex, and routine consultation can be overwhelming for patients, or...
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The art of managing hepatitis C virus in special population groups: a paradigm shift
The first direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications were approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) in 2011. Later, the appearance...
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Personal recovery for special populations: a qualitative study exploring the role of special interest meetings within 12-step fellowships
BackgroundThis study explores how Special Interest Meetings (SIMs), also called topic-specific meetings (e.g., meetings for young people), support...
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Patient adherence to patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) completion in clinical care: current understanding and future recommendations
BackgroundPatient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly being used as an assessment and monitoring tool in clinical practice. However,...
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Anticoagulation in special patient populations with atrial fibrillation
Anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) should be guided by considerations of the risk of thromboembolism, stroke, and bleeding as...
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Complement Inhibition in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): A Systematic Review and Expert Opinion from Central Europe on Special Patient Populations
IntroductionHemolysis in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is complement-mediated due to the lack of complement inhibitors in the hemopoietic...
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The Promise and Challenges of Practice-Oriented Research: A Commentary on the Special Issue
At the centre of POR is the concept of collaboration between patients, therapists, agencies, and third-party payers. For this commentary, I review...
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Influence of appropriate emergency department utilization and verbal communication on physicians’ (dis)satisfaction with doctor–patient interactions with special consideration of migrational backgrounds
In recent years, utilization of emergency departments (EDs) has increased continuously, both in Germany and internationally. Inappropriate use of EDs...
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Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measurements in chronic and malignant diseases: ten years’ experience with PRO-algorithm-based patient-clinician interaction (telePRO) in AmbuFlex
BackgroundPatient-reported Outcome (PRO) measures may be used as the basis for out-patient follow-up instead of fixed appointments. The patients...
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Human rights in patient care: a special collection
This piece introduces the special Public Health Reviews collection on human rights in patient care (HRPC). Work on HRPC dates back to 2007 and an...
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Provision of dental services for vulnerable groups: a sco** review on children with special health care needs
BackgroundThe provision of dental services for children with special health care needs (CSHCN) needs to be considered by policymakers. This study is...
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Patch Testing in Special Populations: a Review
Contact dermatitis is a frequent and highly impacting skin disorder. Patch testing remains the standard procedure for the diagnosis of allergic...
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Patient adherence and response time in electronic patient-reported outcomes: insights from three longitudinal clinical trials
PurposePatient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are used to collect data on disease symptoms in support of clinical trial endpoints. Clinical...
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Measuring patient acuity and nursing care needs in South Korea: application of a new patient classification system
BackgroundAn accurate and reliable patient classification system (PCS) can help inform decisions regarding adequate assignments for nurse staffing....
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Redefining Disease Severity with Special Area Involvement and Reflecting on Treatment Patterns in a Real-World Psoriasis Population
BackgroundThe International Psoriasis Council (IPC) recommends an approach that considers body surface area (BSA), involvement in special areas, and...
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ED50 of ciprofol combined with sufentanil for fiberoptic bronchoscopy of different patient populations with pulmonary tuberculosis
BackgroundCiprofol is a promising sedative. This study aims to explore the median effective dose (ED50) of ciprofol in inhibiting responses to...
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Consistent Efficacy of Apremilast in Patients with Psoriasis Regardless of Baseline Disease Severity or Special Area Involvement: Subgroup Analysis from PROMINENT
IntroductionPsoriasis involvement in special areas (e.g., scalp or nails) is associated with a great disease burden yet it is often inadequately...
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Recommendations for patient-centered emergency care
IntroductionPatient-centred care is more than just an aspiration, it represents a fundamental shift in the way healthcare must be delivered....
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Special FDA designations for drug development: orphan, fast track, accelerated approval, priority review, and breakthrough therapy
BackgroundOver the past decades, US Congress enabled the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to facilitate and expedite drug development for...
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Using Patient Decision Aids for Cardiology Care in Diverse Populations
Purpose of ReviewPatient decision aids (PDAs) are tools that help guide treatment decisions and support shared decision-making when there is...
