Rationally decreasing the number of drugs seems to be a useful therapeutic approach in older adults: 6-month follow-up study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104472
Abstract: AIMS Older adults are at risk for polypharmacy, which has multidimensional safety, clinical and economic implications. Therefore, the optimization of drug therapy is one of the critical components of geriatrics clinical practice. This study is… read more here.
Keywords: rationally decreasing; study; drug; number ... See more keywords
Effects of the number of drugs used on the prevalence of adverse drug reactions in children
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78358-3
Abstract: In pediatric individuals, polypharmacy would increase the prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). However, there is no report on the ADR increase adjusted for the influence of concomitant disease types. We conducted a retrospective study… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence adverse; drug reactions; prevalence; drug ... See more keywords
Risks and benefits of reducing the number of drugs to treat HIV-1 infection
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DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2021.1887135
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Despite the efficacy and safety of antiretroviral therapy, new treatment options are needed to address the concerns of patients and physicians regarding long-term toxicities, costs, and convenience of lifelong antiretroviral therapy. To achieve… read more here.
Keywords: drug regimens; two drug; safety; drug ... See more keywords
A snapshot of geriatric rehabilitation: one year experience.
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DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202210_29883
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Frailty is a common condition in older adults, characterized by multimorbidity, physical weakness and nutritional deficit. Frailty can be detected early and a prehabilitation treatment could reduce the incidence of disability. PATIENTS AND METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: one year; snapshot geriatric; number; rehabilitation ... See more keywords
Influence of number of drugs on olfaction in the elderly.
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DOI: 10.4193/rhin17.152
Abstract: BACKGROUND The etiology of age-related olfactory loss is still unclear, but it has been claimed that polypharmacotherapy may contribute to olfactory dysfunction, particularly in the elderly, who are more likely to need multiple drugs. The… read more here.
Keywords: olfactory threshold; smell; number; number drugs ... See more keywords