Overprescription of short-acting β2-agonists is associated with poor asthma symptom control: results from five Middle Eastern countries included in the SABINA International (III) study
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DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2022.2099841
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Although short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) overuse is associated with poor treatment outcomes, data on SABA use in the Middle East are lacking. Research design and methods In this cross-sectional study in patients (aged ≥12… read more here.
Keywords: saba; overprescription; saba prescriptions; short acting ... See more keywords
Understanding reliever overuse in patients purchasing over-the-counter short-acting beta2 agonists: an Australian community pharmacy-based survey
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-028995
Abstract: Objectives Overuse of asthma relievers is associated with significant adverse consequences. This study aimed to better understand the population purchasing and using short-acting beta agonists (SABA) over the counter (OTC); and compare the demographic, clinical… read more here.
Keywords: saba overusers; pharmacy; community pharmacy; asthma ... See more keywords
Treatment Step 1 for Asthma Should Not Be Left Blank, and SABA-Only Might Not Be a Treatment Step 1 Option for Asthma
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DOI: 10.1159/000484568
Abstract: outstanding change in step 1. They immediately recommend a low dose of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS); while the GINA guidelines leave the first option for step 1 blank (Fig. 1) [1]. In this way, the BTS/SIGN… read more here.
Keywords: saba; option; treatment; step ... See more keywords
Perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of asthma patients towards the use of short-acting β2-agonists: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283876
Abstract: Background Short-acting β2-agonists (SABA), the most potent and rapid-acting relievers are commonly used to provide quick relief of asthma symptoms. However, there is an increasing concern regarding the misuse of SABA medicines. Objective This qualitative… read more here.
Keywords: saba; perceptions attitudes; review; towards use ... See more keywords
The use of short-acting bronchodilators and cost burden of asthma across Global Initiative for Asthma-based severity levels: Insights from a large US commercial and managed Medicaid population.
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DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2022.21498
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of effective treatments, patients with asthma, regardless of severity, remain at risk of severe exacerbations resulting in significant burden to patients, the health care system, and insurance providers. OBJECTIVE: To examine… read more here.
Keywords: saba; well controlled; asthma; severity ... See more keywords
Comparison of meat quality and glycolysis potential of two hybrid pigs in three-way hybrid model
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1136485
Abstract: With the improvement of consumers' requirements for pork quality, the method of crossbreeding with excellent local pig breeds to improve meat quality is popular. Saba pig has high reproduction rate, good meat quality and high… read more here.
Keywords: glycolysis potential; saba; quality; meat quality ... See more keywords