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Interprofessional Interventions Involving Pharmacists and Targeting the Medicines Management Process Provided to Older People Residing in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Nursing home residents are often prescribed multiple medications, which increases their susceptibility to drug-related problems. The medicines management process involves multiple stages, for example, assessing, ...
Outcomes of preformed metal crowns placed with the conventional and Hall techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Wiley
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Preformed metal crowns (PMCs) have been used to restore carious primary molars and have a high success and survival rate. There are two methods currently employed for PMC placement - the conventional technique ...
Pharmacoeconomics Evaluations of Oral Anticancer Agents: Systematic Review of Characteristics, Methodological Trends, and Reporting Quality
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2018 , Article)
Objectives: To review literature characteristics, describe methodological trends, and assess the reporting quality of the economic evaluations of oral anticancer drugs (OACDs). Methods: The review included comparative ...
Prevalence and global trends of polypharmacy in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2023 , Article)
Background and objectives: Polypharmacy and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are becoming increasingly common due to an ageing population and the rise of multimorbidity. In line with the therapeutic guidelines, managing CKD ...
Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD, eczema) is driven by a combination of skin barrier defects, immune dysregulation, and extrinsic stimuli such as allergens, irritants, and microbes. The role of environmental allergens ...
Associations of the MIND Diet with Cardiometabolic Diseases and Their Risk Factors: A Systematic Review
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: Recent studies have expanded the scope of research on the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet beyond its impact on cognitive performance. These investigations have specifically ...
Patient-reported outcomes and framework fit accuracy of removable partial dentures fabricated using digital techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: This review aimed to summarize the evidence on patient-reported outcomes and clinical performance of digitally fabricated removable partial dentures (RPDs) compared to traditionally fabricated dentures. Methods: ...
Impact of pharmaceutical care interventions in improving clinical outcomes among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review
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Taylor & Francis
, 2024 , Article)
Background: Pharmacists can play an important role in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) through optimising medication use and safety, promoting adherence to anti-TB drugs, and providing patient education. Limited evidence ...
The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
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American Medical Association
, 2023 , Article)
Importance: Lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancers are important contributors to cancer burden worldwide, and a comprehensive evaluation of their burden globally, regionally, and nationally is crucial for effective policy ...
Myxedema psychosis: A protocol for a systematic review and a pooled analysis
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Wolters Kluwer Health
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Myxedema psychosis (MP) is a rare presentation of hypothyroidism. Although known for >70 years, a significant lack of systematic literature describing this condition exists. This limits the clinician's ability ...