Bmc Med
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Chronic pain, regardless of its type, is a significant risk factor for suicide. However, not all individuals with chronic pain also experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Better characterization of clinical risk profiles and comorbidities across the medical spectrum among people with chronic pain who die by suicide is urgently needed to aid treatment and prevention strategies. ⋯ Results identified multiple clinical comorbidities with chronic pain that differentiate suicide deaths from living control individuals with a history of diagnosed chronic pain. Our findings may help discern individuals with chronic pain who may be at greater risk for suicide death.
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is prevalent among people who are sexually active. This study aimed to compare the levels of behavioral intention to receive free clinician-collected and self-collected samples for HPV DNA testing and its determinants between heterosexual males and females in Hong Kong, China. ⋯ HPV DNA testing was under-utilized in Hong Kong. Free self-collected samples for HPV testing were highly acceptable by both heterosexual males and females. Illness representation of STI and the Health Belief Model could explain intentions to take up HPV DNA testing.
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Observational Study
Peripheral artery disease, antithrombotic treatment and outcomes in European and Asian patients with atrial fibrillation: analysis from two prospective observational registries.
In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the impact of peripheral artery disease (PAD) on oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy use and the risk of outcomes remains unclear. ⋯ In patients with AF, PAD is associated with lower use of OAC and a higher risk of adverse outcomes, with a greater risk seen in younger patients.
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Adults with intellectual disability experience more pain than adults without and, despite a higher number of medications being prescribed, may be less likely to receive medication for pain. We conducted a systematic review of existing literature on medication for pain and painful conditions in adults with intellectual disability to explore if there is any association with polypharmacy, multimorbidity or demographic characteristics. ⋯ Adults with intellectual disability may receive less pharmacological management of pain with analgesics and medication for painful conditions despite the high prevalence of polypharmacy, suggesting pain is under-treated. Better assessment and pharmacological treatment of pain and painful conditions is a key future research priority to address this health inequality and improve quality of life for this vulnerable group of people.