Prescribers’ views and experiences of assessing the appropriateness of prescribed medications in a specialist addiction service
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-017-0541-4
Abstract: Background Mental and physical health problems are common in people with substance misuse problems and medications are often required in their management. Given the extent of prescribing for service users who attend specialist addiction services,… read more here.
Keywords: appropriateness prescribed; service users; prescribed medications; service ... See more keywords
Association of prescribed medications with the risk of COVID-19 infection and severity among adults in South Korea
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.12.041
Abstract: Objectives Concerns have been expressed that some drugs may increase susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection. In contrast, other drugs have generated interest as potential therapeutic agents. Methods All adults aged ≥18 years who were tested for… read more here.
Keywords: risk; risk covid; covid; prescribed medications ... See more keywords
Medication understanding among patients living with multiple chronic conditions: Implications for patient‐reported measures of adherence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.06.009
Abstract: Background Low health literacy is associated with poor medication adherence and poor health outcomes. Limited understanding of prescribed medications may decrease validity of patient‐reported adherence measures. Objectives To assess knowledge of names and purposes of… read more here.
Keywords: chronic conditions; among patients; prescribed medications; medication ... See more keywords
A review of sleep disturbance in adults prescribed medications for opioid use disorder: potential treatment targets for a highly prevalent, chronic problem.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.05.021
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sleep disturbance in individuals prescribed medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is common, though the nature and progression of such concerns are difficult to discern due to differing terminology and assessment type between studies.… read more here.
Keywords: opioid use; medications opioid; prescribed medications; disturbance ... See more keywords
Cardiovascular effects of doping substances, commonly prescribed medications and ergogenic aids in relation to sports: a position statement of the sport cardiology and exercise nucleus of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology.
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DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab198
Abstract: The use of substances and medications with potential cardiovascular effects among those practicing sports and physical activity has progressively increased in recent years. This is also connected to the promotion of physical activity and exercise… read more here.
Keywords: sport; cardiology; cardiovascular effects; ergogenic aids ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Adults Managing Vitamins/Supplements and Prescribed Medications–Who Is Using, Not Using, and Abandoning Use of Pillboxes?: A Descriptive Study
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DOI: 10.1097/nur.0000000000000395
Abstract: Purpose: Evidence suggests pillboxes are effective for improving medication adherence. However, prior descriptive studies about pillbox use are limited to studies of older adults or condition-specific studies. This study describes characteristics of adults with chronic… read more here.
Keywords: use; characteristics adults; vitamins supplements; use pillboxes ... See more keywords
Assessment of Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Practices towards Prescribed Medications for Dialysis Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9091098
Abstract: Objective: The present study examined pharmacists’ knowledge and practices towards prescribed medications for hemodialysis patients. The impact of a pharmacist’s current positions and years of experience on practices and knowledge was also assessed. Methods: A… read more here.
Keywords: hemodialysis; hospital pharmacists; hospital; prescribed medications ... See more keywords
Comorbidities and Prescribed Medications in Korean Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Nationwide, Population-Based Study
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DOI: 10.5009/gnl19387
Abstract: Background/Aims Extrahepatic comorbidities and comedication are important to consider in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) due to the risk of drug-drug interaction (DDI) and the effect of comorbidities… read more here.
Keywords: chc patients; hepatitis; drug; prescribed medications ... See more keywords