Development and validation of a questionnaire to measure asthma control
... detect within-patient change using a paired t-test. Secondly, it was assessed whether the ACQ could detect differences between stable and unstable patients using an unpaired t-test. Thirdly, the responsiveness index (mean change (D)/standard deviation of change (SDD) was calculated [14]. To ensure t ...
... detect within-patient change using a paired t-test. Secondly, it was assessed whether the ACQ could detect differences between stable and unstable patients using an unpaired t-test. Thirdly, the responsiveness index (mean change (D)/standard deviation of change (SDD) was calculated [14]. To ensure t ...
Impact of inhaled corticosteroid use on pneumonia
... of Diseases (ICD)-9 discharge codes to classify CAP, while inclusion criteria for our study required radiographic confirmation of CAP. Previous studies suggest that ICD-9 codes will miss ,25% of CAP cases admitted to hospital [24]. As there is no specific ICD-9 code for CAP, retrospective studies re ...
... of Diseases (ICD)-9 discharge codes to classify CAP, while inclusion criteria for our study required radiographic confirmation of CAP. Previous studies suggest that ICD-9 codes will miss ,25% of CAP cases admitted to hospital [24]. As there is no specific ICD-9 code for CAP, retrospective studies re ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... Pain was evaluated by VAS. There were no significant differences in VAS score between all three groups which was comparable with observations of O. Mathiesen et al [1] Monica kohli et al [2] and Elina M. Tiippana et al [3] . Our study shows that pulse rate, mean blood pressure and respiratory rate a ...
... Pain was evaluated by VAS. There were no significant differences in VAS score between all three groups which was comparable with observations of O. Mathiesen et al [1] Monica kohli et al [2] and Elina M. Tiippana et al [3] . Our study shows that pulse rate, mean blood pressure and respiratory rate a ...
Introduction - NHS Evidence Search
... that reconciliation should take place within specified time frames – “within 24 hours of admission; shorter time frames for high-risk drugs, potentially serious dosage variances, and/or upcoming administration times”. The NPSG states that health care organisations should consider “creating a process ...
... that reconciliation should take place within specified time frames – “within 24 hours of admission; shorter time frames for high-risk drugs, potentially serious dosage variances, and/or upcoming administration times”. The NPSG states that health care organisations should consider “creating a process ...
Published - North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings
... SS had previous admissions to Cherry Hospital, and a prior diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Patient SS had also been diagnosed with COPD and hyperlipidemia, and his medical history included a hip replacement in 1975. On admission, Patient SS was oriented only to person, demonstrated manic symptoms wit ...
... SS had previous admissions to Cherry Hospital, and a prior diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Patient SS had also been diagnosed with COPD and hyperlipidemia, and his medical history included a hip replacement in 1975. On admission, Patient SS was oriented only to person, demonstrated manic symptoms wit ...
Presenting Probabilities - International Patient Decision Aids
... that maximizes patients’ understanding and thereby facilitates informed decision making. What is the evidence to support including or excluding this quality dimension? Sixteen out of the 86 RCTs in the updated Cochrane review of decision aids for people facing treatment and screening decisions measu ...
... that maximizes patients’ understanding and thereby facilitates informed decision making. What is the evidence to support including or excluding this quality dimension? Sixteen out of the 86 RCTs in the updated Cochrane review of decision aids for people facing treatment and screening decisions measu ...
KIPRES® Chewable Tablets 5mg
... 1) KIPRES should be administered to pregnant women or women suspected of being pregnant only when it is judged that the benefits from the treatment exceed the possible risks. [The safety of KIPRES in pregnant women has not been established. During worldwide marketing experience, congenital limb malf ...
... 1) KIPRES should be administered to pregnant women or women suspected of being pregnant only when it is judged that the benefits from the treatment exceed the possible risks. [The safety of KIPRES in pregnant women has not been established. During worldwide marketing experience, congenital limb malf ...
Formoterol as relief medication in asthma: a worldwide safety and
... The patient or parent/legal guardian filled in a notebook distributed to each patient at entry to the study. Any unscheduled healthcare contacts due to asthma, the number of days incapacity due to asthma, and changes in concomitant asthma medication were recorded in the notebook for the entire 6 mon ...
... The patient or parent/legal guardian filled in a notebook distributed to each patient at entry to the study. Any unscheduled healthcare contacts due to asthma, the number of days incapacity due to asthma, and changes in concomitant asthma medication were recorded in the notebook for the entire 6 mon ...
Pr ILARIS - Ask Novartis Pharma
... Because clinical trials are conducted under very specific conditions the adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials may not reflect the rates observed in practice and should not be compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug. Adverse drug reaction information from clinic ...
... Because clinical trials are conducted under very specific conditions the adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials may not reflect the rates observed in practice and should not be compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug. Adverse drug reaction information from clinic ...
Clinical Medicine: Therapeutics Management of Transfusional
... Median serum ferritin levels in the lower dosage group (5–10 mg/Kg/day) steadily increased during the first 18 months of Deferasirox treatment. However, subsequent dose increases during the extension trials generally resulted in serum ferritin level decreasing to below baseline at around 32 months a ...
... Median serum ferritin levels in the lower dosage group (5–10 mg/Kg/day) steadily increased during the first 18 months of Deferasirox treatment. However, subsequent dose increases during the extension trials generally resulted in serum ferritin level decreasing to below baseline at around 32 months a ...
full prescribing information for LATUDA
... Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of 17 placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug-treated patients of be ...
... Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of 17 placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsychotic drugs, revealed a risk of death in drug-treated patients of be ...
ophthalmic anaesthesia
... management. The pediatric airway itself and when associated with airway malacia/stenosis in a child with multiple congenital syndrome have higher incidence of difficult intubation as well as post extubation complications.5 In this study a comparison of the problems is made between the children poste ...
... management. The pediatric airway itself and when associated with airway malacia/stenosis in a child with multiple congenital syndrome have higher incidence of difficult intubation as well as post extubation complications.5 In this study a comparison of the problems is made between the children poste ...
2015 American College of Rheumatology guideline for the treatment
... Methods. We conducted systematic reviews to synthesize the evidence for the benefits and harms of various treatment options. We used the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology to rate the quality of evidence. We employed a group consensus process to gra ...
... Methods. We conducted systematic reviews to synthesize the evidence for the benefits and harms of various treatment options. We used the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology to rate the quality of evidence. We employed a group consensus process to gra ...
Taxotere® product monograph
... Therefore, TAXOTERE must not be used during pregnancy. Women of childbearing age and receiving TAXOTERE should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant, and to inform the treating physician immediately should this occur. Should TAXOTERE be used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while ...
... Therefore, TAXOTERE must not be used during pregnancy. Women of childbearing age and receiving TAXOTERE should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant, and to inform the treating physician immediately should this occur. Should TAXOTERE be used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while ...
Developing pharmacy practice - International Pharmaceutical
... In adopting this definition in 1998, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) added one significant amendment: “achieving definite outcomes that improve or maintain a patient’s quality of life”. The practice of pharmaceutical care is new, in contrast to what pharmacists have been doing for ...
... In adopting this definition in 1998, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) added one significant amendment: “achieving definite outcomes that improve or maintain a patient’s quality of life”. The practice of pharmaceutical care is new, in contrast to what pharmacists have been doing for ...
ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices: 2007
... equipment itself. This function of the MR personnel is directly under the authority and responsibility of the MR medical director or the level 2 MR personnel–designated (see section B.2.b, below) physician of the day for the MR site. Zone III regions should be physically restricted from general publ ...
... equipment itself. This function of the MR personnel is directly under the authority and responsibility of the MR medical director or the level 2 MR personnel–designated (see section B.2.b, below) physician of the day for the MR site. Zone III regions should be physically restricted from general publ ...
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... its generic equivalent, over-the-counter omeprazole), a medication commonly used to treat these conditions, at no cost to you. Talk to your healthcare provider about switching to Prilosec OTC or over-the-counter (OTC) omeprazole†. You can get these medications at no out-of-pocket cost every time you ...
... its generic equivalent, over-the-counter omeprazole), a medication commonly used to treat these conditions, at no cost to you. Talk to your healthcare provider about switching to Prilosec OTC or over-the-counter (OTC) omeprazole†. You can get these medications at no out-of-pocket cost every time you ...
Letter and Voucher May 2015
... its generic equivalent, over-the-counter omeprazole), a medication commonly used to treat these conditions, at no cost to you. Talk to your healthcare provider about switching to Prilosec OTC or over-the-counter (OTC) omeprazole†. You can get these medications at no out-of-pocket cost every time you ...
... its generic equivalent, over-the-counter omeprazole), a medication commonly used to treat these conditions, at no cost to you. Talk to your healthcare provider about switching to Prilosec OTC or over-the-counter (OTC) omeprazole†. You can get these medications at no out-of-pocket cost every time you ...
LSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - NEW ORLEANS HOUSE OFFICER MANUAL
... medicine, stroke rehabilitation, electrodiagnostics and prosthetics. PM&R faculty members encourage residents to make independent decisions on patient care, treatment, and management, yet provide appropriate guidance and supervision. We emphasize the development of superb diagnostic skills through d ...
... medicine, stroke rehabilitation, electrodiagnostics and prosthetics. PM&R faculty members encourage residents to make independent decisions on patient care, treatment, and management, yet provide appropriate guidance and supervision. We emphasize the development of superb diagnostic skills through d ...
Body mass index predicts discontinuation due to ineffectiveness and
... ≤ 90 days, the treatment episode was considered to be continuous. Ninety days is a widely accepted maximum interruption period.9,10,15 All available long-term data were used for drug-survival and predictor analyses. Long-term drug-survival analysis Drug survival was analysed using Kaplan–Meier estim ...
... ≤ 90 days, the treatment episode was considered to be continuous. Ninety days is a widely accepted maximum interruption period.9,10,15 All available long-term data were used for drug-survival and predictor analyses. Long-term drug-survival analysis Drug survival was analysed using Kaplan–Meier estim ...
Proceedings 2009
... Scotland and Wales) are aspirational and require vibrant advanced practice to meet the aims set out. In the past advanced practice has arisen mainly through specialist groups. Groups have developed disparately with little co-ordination and no cohesive voice. This has happened in part because the pro ...
... Scotland and Wales) are aspirational and require vibrant advanced practice to meet the aims set out. In the past advanced practice has arisen mainly through specialist groups. Groups have developed disparately with little co-ordination and no cohesive voice. This has happened in part because the pro ...
Promacta - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
... ----------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE--------------------------PROMACTA is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of: thrombocytopenia in adult and pediatric patients 1 year and older with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insuffi ...
... ----------------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE--------------------------PROMACTA is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of: thrombocytopenia in adult and pediatric patients 1 year and older with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insuffi ...
A Case of Twenty Nail Dystrophy and Review of Treatment
... sandpaper-like appearance.1- 3 Idiopathic trachyonychia most commonly presents with spongiotic inflammation with exocytosis of inflammatory cells.1,3-5 This disease has been shown to spontaneously resolve within about five to six years, but that may be too long for some patients, as this nail disord ...
... sandpaper-like appearance.1- 3 Idiopathic trachyonychia most commonly presents with spongiotic inflammation with exocytosis of inflammatory cells.1,3-5 This disease has been shown to spontaneously resolve within about five to six years, but that may be too long for some patients, as this nail disord ...