Non Coronary Vascular Stents
Safe scanning of patients with non-coronary vascular stents (NCVS) in MRI settings in NHS Scotland. It covers key questions regarding the safety of patients with NCVS, including risks associated with MRI at different strengths, timing of MRI post-stent implantation, and the safety of various stent m
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Reviewing patients on antibiotic treatment for acne
Understanding the importance of reviewing patients on antibiotic treatment for acne, the resource provides insights on managing acne patients currently on antibiotics, referral considerations, and self-care advice. It emphasizes the need to address antibiotic resistance concerns and the challenges o
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PKB - Patients Know Best
PKB (Patients Know Best) is a patient-held record platform that empowers patients to access and manage their health information effectively. It enables patients to track symptoms, connect devices, share data with clinical teams, and engage in self-care. With features like communication tools, sympto
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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Guidelines 2024
The February 2024 NYSDOH AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines Program focuses on assisting clinicians in engaging with patients about opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment goals, emphasizing overdose prevention, providing updated information on available treatment options, and offering recommendations f
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Pharmacy First Service for Uncomplicated UTIs in Women Aged 16-64 - November 2023
This pharmacy service aims to assess and treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 16-64 years in community pharmacies. The service follows guidelines to promote self-care, aims to displace GP activities, and utilizes clinical skills of pharmacists for timely and appropriate
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease Pain Management
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients often experience vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) causing acute pain, a hallmark symptom of the disease. Pain management is crucial in healthcare interactions for these patients, with chronic pain also being a significant concern due to organ/tissue damage. Research sho
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World Patient Safety Day 2023: Engaging Patients for Patient Safety
World Patient Safety Day 2023 emphasizes engaging, raising, advocating, and empowering patients for safety in healthcare. Major activities include taking the pledge of "First Do No Harm," promoting patient safety at Health Mela events, recognizing safety champions, and sharing innovative learnings.
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Paediatric Patients with Kidney Failure Requiring Replacement Therapy - ANZDATA Registry Insights
Explore the latest data and graphs from the ANZDATA Registry's 46th Annual Report regarding paediatric patients with kidney failure requiring replacement therapy. Discover trends in incidence, prevalence, educational participation, body mass index, hemoglobin levels, use of erythropoietic agents, fe
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Understanding Semaglutide Tablets: Key Insights for Indian Patients
Impomed Healthcare empowers Indian diabetes patients with comprehensive guidance on the innovative Semaglutide tablets. We explain how these tablets offer the dual benefits of blood sugar control and weight management through their unique mechanism. Our insights into Semaglutide help patients make i
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Kidney Replacement Therapy Incidence Trends in Malaysia
The data presented in this study outlines the stock and flow of new Kidney Replacement Therapy (KRT) patients in Malaysia from 2012 to 2022. It covers the incidence rates of new dialysis patients, hemodialysis (HD) patients, peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, and transplant patients. The figures and
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The Role of Gemtuzumab 4.5 mg in Precision Oncology
\n\nGemtuzumab 4.5 mg is a monoclonal antibody that targets CD33 antigen, which is found on the surface of leukemia cells. In precision oncology, this drug has been used to treat patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are deemed appropriate for this therapy. It has been shown to increase sur
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Blinatumomab 35 mcg: Enhancing Survival and Quality of Life
Blinatumomab 35 mcg: Enhancing Survival and Quality of Life\" explores the transformative impact of this innovative cancer therapy on leukemia patients. By targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones, Blinatumomab not only extends survival rates but also improves the overall quality of life fo
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Efficacy and Safety of Anticoagulation with Edoxaban in Patients with AHRE Durations ≥24 Hours: The NOAH-AFNET 6 Trial
A prespecified subanalysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of edoxaban anticoagulation in patients with Atrial High-Rate Episodes (AHRE) lasting 24 hours compared to shorter episodes. Findings suggest that oral anticoagulation with edoxaban does not significantly reduce t
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Role of a Nurse in Medical and Surgical Settings
The primary role of a nurse in medical and surgical settings is to provide direct care to adult patients in various healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, homes, and surgical centers. Nurses play a crucial role in outpatient departments (OPD), inpatient departments (IPD), intensive care u
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Kidney Replacement Therapy Trends in Malaysia 2012-2022
A comprehensive overview of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) trends in Malaysia from 2012 to 2022 is presented, detailing the stock and flow of new KRT incidences and ESKD patients on KRT. The data includes the number of new dialysis patients, new HD patients, new PD patients, and new transplant pat
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Revised Guidelines for Home Isolation of COVID-19 Cases in India
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in India has issued revised guidelines for home isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. Patients eligible for home isolation must have the necessary facility for self-isolation. Special considerations apply to elderly patients and t
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Molecularly-Guided Therapy vs Platinum Chemotherapy in CUP Patients
This trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of molecularly-guided therapy or cancer immunotherapy based on genomic profiling with platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with cancer of unknown primary site. The study design includes multiple treatment regimens guided by genomic profiles, with
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Communicating with Patients with Cognitive Impairment and Other Communication Difficulties
This presentation highlights the causes of communication difficulties in patients, focusing on cognitive impairment, sensory impairments, and language barriers. It emphasizes the challenges of caring for these patients, including assessing pain and managing symptoms effectively. Practical strategies
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Implementing MQii for Patient-Centered Care
Implementing the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) involves training project teams, understanding clinical workflows, and engaging patients in their care. Multidisciplinary project and care teams play essential roles in effective implementation, with patients and family caregivers c
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European Patients Academy on Therapeutic Innovation: Information on Medicinal Products
Accurate and up-to-date information on medicinal products is crucial for patients and healthcare professionals. The European Patients Academy on Therapeutic Innovation provides insights into topics such as package leaflets, labelling requirements, and information to be provided according to the Dire
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DAPA-HF Trial: Dapagliflozin in Heart Failure Patients without Diabetes
The DAPA-HF trial investigated the use of dapagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, regardless of diabetes status. Funded by AstraZeneca, the study enrolled 4,744 patients from 20 countries, showing promising results in reducing cardiovascular d
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Combined Effect of Charged Particles Irradiation and Anticancer Drugs in Cultured Human Tumor Cells
Research collaboration aimed to enhance locoregional tumor control and reduce distant failure by combining charged particles irradiation and anticancer drug Epothilone B in cultured human tumor cells from Milano and Roma. The study explores the impact on clonogenic survival, growth curves, and deter
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Advances in Anticoagulation Therapy for Cancer-Related VTE and Stroke
Recent studies have shown advancements in anticoagulation therapy for cancer patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke prevention. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are now considered beneficial for treating VTE in cancer, offering advantages in administration and efficacy. Different an
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Effectiveness of Psychological Intervention in Managing Stress and Depression Among Cancer Patients
A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a psychological intervention program in managing stress, depression, and subjective well-being among cancer patients. The study involved 132 cancer patients aged 35 to 65 years, with 72 patients in the experimental group receiving psychological in
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Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in Adult ESRD Patients: 2016 Data Report
The data report examines the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in adult End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients in 2016 by treatment modality and age. It includes information on various cardiovascular conditions such as atrial fibrillation, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, a
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Hospitalization Trends for End-Stage Renal Disease Patients 2006-2015
Analysis of adjusted hospitalization rates for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients by treatment modality from 2006 to 2015, indicating differences in rates based on age, sex, race, and primary cause of kidney failure. The data covers all-cause and cause-specific hospitalization rates for ESRD pa
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Chemotherapy Utilization in End-Stage Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
This presentation explores the prevalence, correlates, and outcomes of chemotherapy use in patients with end-stage gastrointestinal cancers. Data is presented on the frequency of chemotherapy administration, correlates, harms, and benefits in patients in their final months of life. Insights from stu
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Baseline Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Statin-Treated Patients for Cardiovascular Event Prediction
Lipoprotein(a) levels play a crucial role in cardiovascular disease risk assessment, especially in patients undergoing statin therapy. This individual patient-data meta-analysis from the Lancet explores the predictive value of lipoprotein(a) levels in 29,069 patients across seven landmark statin tri
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Analysis of Kidney Transplant Trends in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients (1996-2013)
This report delves into the trends surrounding kidney transplants in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients from 1996 to 2013. It looks at the percentage of dialysis patients wait-listed, unadjusted kidney transplant rates, number of patients wait-listed for kidney transplants, transplant counts, p
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Exploring Sexuality in ALS Patients: Importance, Challenges, and Impacts on Caregivers
Addressing the often overlooked topic of sexuality in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients, this collection of studies delves into the various aspects of sexual function, interest, and behaviors in individuals with ALS. Highlighting the significance of understanding and integrating sexuality
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Understanding Agitation and Aggression in Psychiatric Patients
Agitation is a tension state characterized by anxiety and hyperactivity seen in depression, schizophrenia, and mania, while aggression involves hostile thoughts or actions towards others, common in impulse control disorders. Psychiatric patients are usually not aggressive, but certain mental illness
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Ticagrelor Monotherapy vs. Ticagrelor + Aspirin in High-Risk PCI Patients: TWILIGHT-COMPLEX Study
Patients undergoing complex PCI are at high risk of ischemic events. The TWILIGHT-COMPLEX study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of ticagrelor monotherapy versus ticagrelor with aspirin in patients who completed 3 months of DAPT post-PCI. While extended DAPT may reduce ischemic events, it als
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Bumetanide Shortages: Resources and Guidance for Primary Care Teams
Shortages of bumetanide have prompted the need for proactive management in primary care settings. It is vital for patients not to go without their diuretic medication, and healthcare providers are advised to switch patients to alternatives like furosemide. Monitoring patient symptoms, fluid balance,
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Perioperative Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
A thorough exploration of perioperative bridging anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation, discussing the benefits of anticoagulation, therapeutic options, comparison of literature, and application in moderate-risk patients. The use of warfarin in atrial fibrillation treatment, standard
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Study on Grazoprevir and Elbasvir in Genotype 1 with Child-Pugh B Cirrhosis
The C-SALT study evaluated the efficacy of grazoprevir and elbasvir in patients with genotype 1 chronic HCV infection and Child-Pugh B cirrhosis. The primary endpoint was achieving sustained virologic response at 12 weeks. The study included treatment-naive and pre-treated patients with IFN-based re
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UK Renal Registry 23rd Annual Report 2019 Data Analysis
The UK Renal Registry's 23rd Annual Report provides comprehensive data on the pathways followed by adult patients to be included in the UK 2019 prevalent ICHD population. The report includes figures on percentage of patients with URR >65%, median URR achieved, changes in URR by sex between 2009 and
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Legal Duties of Veterinarians: Obligations to Clients and Patients
Veterinarians have legal duties towards their clients and patients, including obligations to provide care in emergencies, not to neglect patients, and to withdraw services under valid reasons. They must not commit acts of negligence that deprive patients of necessary care and are expected to demonst
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SWAN Study: Switch to ATV-Containing Regimen in HIV Patients
The SWAN Study compared switching HIV patients from a protease inhibitor (PI)-based regimen to atazanavir (ATV)-containing regimens to evaluate non-inferiority in virologic rebound rates at week 48. The study showed lower virologic rebound rates in patients on ATV compared to PI, with higher efficac
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Improving Discharge Processes for Urology Patients
Addressing gaps in discharge processes for urology patients led to the implementation of a standardized pathway ensuring proper communication, transfer protocols, and follow-up strategies. The pathway includes informed patient transfers, detailed communication with primary care, holistic needs asses
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Cardiovascular Disease in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: Data Analysis 2011-2013
Understanding the prevalence and causes of cardiovascular diseases in patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is crucial for effective management. This report analyzes data from 2011-2013, focusing on the causes of death in ESRD patients, prevalence of cardiovascular diseases by treatment modal
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