International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Risk of diabetes mellitus in patients with prostate cancer receiving injection therapy: a nationwide population-based propensity score-matched study.
We aimed to investigate whether the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) is heightened in patients with prostate cancer receiving injection therapy. ⋯ Patients with prostate cancer had an increased risk of DM compared with patients without prostate cancer. Patients with prostate cancer who received injection therapy had a lower risk of DM compared with those who did not.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Distinct associations of self-monitoring of blood glucose with glycemic control and hypoglycemia between groups of recently diagnosed and long-term follow-up type 2 diabetes: the Taiwan Diabetes Registry.
We investigated the uses and frequency of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) with glycemic control and hypoglycemia in two groups of type 2 diabetes (T2D) (recently diagnosed and long-term follow-up) using real-world data in Taiwan (the Taiwan Diabetes Registry). ⋯ We reported different associations between SMBG and glycemic control in patients recently diagnosed with T2D and in T2D patients with long-term follow-up. SMBG was associated with higher detection of hypoglycemic episodes in both study populations.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation Admissions and Stringency of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions; Results from a Developing Country.
Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) mitigation measures implemented to mitigate COVID-19 has brought unprecedented global impact. Changes in daily living routines, reduction in physical activities, and changes in environmental indicators were suggested to positively impact paediatric asthma indicators in western cultures. Little is known about such impact in developing countries. This study investigated the potential impact of COVID-19 NPI measures on paediatric asthma exacerbation admissions in Northern Jordan. ⋯ NPI measures in Jordan seem to have positively impacted paediatric asthma exacerbation admissions. Further studies are needed to draw public health policies and fine-tune environmental and community policies.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
The impact of clinical pharmacy services on patients with hypertension.
Globally, hypertension is a major concern in all health care systems. The role of clinical pharmacists in managing hypertension is essential not only in dispensing drugs but also in actively participating in managing treatment regimens. The goal of this study was to support the role of clinical pharmacists in managing patient hypertension therapy. ⋯ The interventions of clinical pharmacists were found to be significantly important in improving the outcomes of hypertensive patients. Therefore, legislation making clinical pharmacy services compulsory in Middle Eastern health care systems, and particularly the UAE, is needed to expand the roles of pharmacists within the health care system.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Sep 2021
Community Pharmacists' Preparedness and Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multinational Study.
Community pharmacists play a pivotal role in healthcare worldwide. Their role became more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to investigate the community pharmacists' preparedness and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and how efficiently they were prepared to contain and prevent the spread of infection. ⋯ The level of preparedness of the community pharmacies in these three Middle Eastern countries was not adequate for facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Health authorities in these countries should closely monitor their adherence to the protective guidelines.