• Methods: 524 videotaped consultations between Dutch GPs and patients aged 18 years or older were selected. (nivel.nl)
  • The aim of the present study was to investigate if time since schizophrenia diagnosis, body mass index (BMI), sex, metabolic syndrome, alcohol use, smoking, alanine transaminase (ALT), and body fat percentage (as measured by bioelectrical impedance) were associated with HS, determined by computed tomography (CT), in a population of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.METHODS: Moderate to severe HS (40 CT Hounsfield units as threshold) was determined utilizing non-contrast enhanced CT. (aau.dk)
  • Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we studied 363 T2DM patients in 32 general practices in 2011 and 2012. (eur.nl)
  • METHODS:A total of 220 hospitalized stroke patients were investigated using questionnaire on demographics and disease characters, Adaptation Of Disability Scale-Revised, and other psychological instruments: Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ), Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS). (iospress.com)
  • Methods: Anthropometric measurements were taken from 108 patients of both sexes, aged 30 to 60 years. (unesp.br)
  • Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Tehran, Iran, from January 2019 to January 2020. (ac.ir)
  • Methods A cross-sectional, observational, descriptive study was conducted. (authorea.com)
  • Methods In this cross-sectional study done at the Yale School of Medicine, CT, USA, we recruited patients from 59 paediatric neurology practices in the USA. (cardiff.ac.uk)
  • Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all patients who underwent cholecystectomy in the educational hospitals of Khorramabad from August 2013 to August 2016 were included in the study regardless of their age range. (ijabbr.com)
  • Methods: This was a cross-sectional statewide survey of a random sample of 2,000 licensed nurses selected from the California Board of Registered Nursing list. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods: This study analyzed cross-sectional survey data from a statewide random sample of 221 hospital nurses in California who had patient handling duties. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and potential contributing factors of anxiety and depression among caregivers of Chinese pediatric patients with TD. (plos.org)
  • In recent years, patients' and providers' use of technology has been gaining more prevalence as patients communicate more regularly with their physicians using technology [ 3 ] and an emphasis has been placed on telemedicine. (jmir.org)
  • COVID 19 patients have a high prevalence of diabetes and hypertension, which is a common morbidity. (nepjol.info)
  • Our study provides a baseline measure of historic risk factor prevalence and potential geographical variation in healthcare provision, to support ongoing monitoring of HCV-related disease burden and the design of risk prevention measures. (gla.ac.uk)
  • study corroborates the literature on socio-demographic profile and infrequent prevalence of psychotic symptoms in the pre-transplant setting. (bvsalud.org)
  • The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence and the main features of cramps among primary care patients aged 60 years and older. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To our knowledge, no previous study has examined both prevalence and the main features of cramps suffered by patients attending various primary care practices. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A prevalence of 55.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] 52.1-59.0%) was estimated by a Danish study of adolescents (8-15 years old) suffering from back pain [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence of antibiotic therapy in patients with COVID-19 infection and explore the association of antibiotic prescribing with patients' demographics and clinical characteristics. (who.int)
  • Antibiotic use was high among patients with confirmed COVID-19 despite a low prevalence of confirmed bacterial coinfection. (who.int)
  • The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of low BMD and vertebral deformities in CF adults with varied disease severity. (nih.gov)
  • We hypothesize that severe GERD symptoms are not associated with an increase in the prevalence of BE, dysplasia, or cancer in patients undergoing primary endoscopic screening. (who.int)
  • Purpose: To determine the prevalence and characteristics of Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) and its relation to visual field loss (VFL) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG). (lu.se)
  • Main Outcome Measure: Prevalence of CBS in patients with OAG. (lu.se)
  • Conclusion Dermatomyositis-specific Abs define clinically distinct subsets and are useful for predicting clinical outcomes in patients with DM. (nih.gov)
  • We conducted a web-based survey of 345 patients to explore the impact of different channels on effective communication and perceived health behavior and outcomes. (jmir.org)
  • We tested the impact of patients' perceived communication and media effectiveness on their self-efficacy, communication satisfaction, and perceived health outcomes, separately for text-based information technology (IT)-mediated communication and FtF communication. (jmir.org)
  • Research has also examined how information technology (IT)-mediated communication among patients with chronic disease can improve their health outcomes [ 6 , 7 ] and how media differ in effectiveness according to the communication process for which they are used (eg, scheduling an appointment and discussing acute symptoms). (jmir.org)
  • Paediatric patients had better outcomes than adult populations, and a high number of asymptomatic carriers and nosocomial infection, early diagnosis are recommended. (ecancer.org)
  • This study aims to quantify guideline adherence in Dutch general practices providing care to T2DM patients and explores the association between guideline adherence and patients' health outcomes. (eur.nl)
  • Although guideline adherence varied considerably between practices, after adjusting for patient characteristics we found guideline adherence not to be associated with patients' health outcomes. (eur.nl)
  • To be able to make informed choices based on their individual preferences, patients need to be adequately informed about treatment options and their potential outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In a previous scoping review, we found a wide variety of supposedly patient-relevant parameters that equally addressed processes and outcomes of care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Conclusions: The program has proven to be efficient in equating the health outcomes related with cardiovascular risk of patients from both types of areas. (us.es)
  • The objective of our study was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes of patients receiving specific treatment for PAH in a tertiary hospital using a specific questionnaire (Cambridge Pulmonary Hypertension Outcome Review-CAMPHOR). (authorea.com)
  • Future studies should evaluate the impact of pharmacists' interventions on patient outcomes. (springer.com)
  • The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics, surgical outcomes and factors influencing surgical outcomes of women presenting with obstetric fistulas at a Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia . (bvsalud.org)
  • Further studies are needed to assess long-term outcomes and factors influencing surgical outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Bergqvist J, Iderberg H, Mesterton J, Bengtsson N, Wettermark B, Henriksson R. Healthcare resource use, comorbidity, treatment and clinical outcomes for patients with primary intracranial tumors: a Swedish population-based register study. (janusinfo.se)
  • Sveréus S, Larsson K, Rehnberg C. Clinic continuity of care, clinical outcomes and direct costs for COPD in Sweden: a population based cohort study. (janusinfo.se)
  • Evans M, Carrero JJ, Bellocco R, Barany P, Qureshi AR, Seeberger A, Jacobson SH, Hylander-Rössner B, Rotnitzky A, Sjölander A. Initiation of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and outcomes: a nationwide observational cohort study in anaemic chronic kidney disease patients. (janusinfo.se)
  • Time in Therapeutic Range and Outcomes After Warfarin Initiation in Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation Patients With Renal Dysfunction. (janusinfo.se)
  • To clarify the association of clinical and prognostic features with dermatomyositis (DM)-specific autoantibodies (Abs) in adult Japanese patients with DM. (nih.gov)
  • Clinical and laboratory characteristics of adult Japanese patients with DM and DM-specific Abs that include Abs against Mi-2, 155/140, and CADM-140. (nih.gov)
  • Together with other studies showing a high degree of polypharmacy this study points to a clinical and scientific need to analyze polypharmacy regimes on the way to a more personalized therapy of major depressive disorder. (elsevier.com)
  • Clinical and Psychological Variables in Female Patients with Cervical Syndromes: A Cross-Sectional and Correlational Study. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Clinical practice guidelines define norms for diabetes care that ensure regular monitoring of T2DM patients, including annual diagnostic tests. (eur.nl)
  • The biochemical variables play important role in the management of the Covid-19 patients who are with different clinical profile, socio-demographic, and co-morbid conditions like diabetes and hypertension. (nepjol.info)
  • Total of 150 patients were enrolled in the study period from May 2021 and October 2021 whose clinical profile, sociodemographic and biochemical variables were assessed. (nepjol.info)
  • CONCLUSIONS:In clinical practice, professionals should identify patients with low levels of disability acceptance and explore effective psychological intervention model on the theoretical foundation of different dimensions in AOD theory and related predictors. (iospress.com)
  • This study included 305 participants with a psychotic disorder from 39 clinical inpatient and outpatient sites across Norway. (biomedcentral.com)
  • SDM is an approach where as a minimum the patient and clinician collaborate to make decisions based on the patient's preferences and clinical evidence [ 2 , 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aiming to explore which parameters are thought to be particularly relevant to patients in current research, we conducted a scoping review on patient relevance that included clinical and epidemiological trials and reviews on such studies from the past 20 years [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Instead, the parameters which were thought to be patient-relevant varied widely from typical clinical trial endpoints like morbidity, mortality, and quality of life, to softer social aspects like, for instance, participation or the ability to work or fulfil social roles. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Clinical relevance: To introduce a risk strategy and to adopt a family approach, con templating the sociocultural and educational differences that diversely affect men and women in their health status has proven to be useful in reducing health disparities due to social determinants in patients with type 2 diabetes. (us.es)
  • 6 - 8 As many studies supported the hypothesis that right ventricular (RV) disorders are correlated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality, RV function assessments are pushed to the forefront of clinical work. (ac.ir)
  • Rationale, aims and objectives Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have progressive and disabling symptoms, as well as a burden of treatments and a difficult clinical evaluation that make health-related quality of life a particularly relevant endpoint in this disease. (authorea.com)
  • Clinical manifestations of gallstone disease: Evidence from the multi-center Italian study on cholelithiasis (MICOL). (ijabbr.com)
  • This study on root canal treatment aimed: i) to provide an overview regarding the treatment of patients referred by the Basic Health Units (UBS) of Porto Alegre at the CEO of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and ii) to investigate the adequate fulfillment of the patient`s clinical records. (bvsalud.org)
  • Clinical records from 242 patients were analyzed. (bvsalud.org)
  • It also may contribute to the development of strategies that stimulate positive changes in the dental service, such as fostering students' critical and ethical thinking regarding the magnitude of importance to report correctly the patients' clinical records, and to generate ideas to improve the storage of the radiographs in the patients' clinical records. (bvsalud.org)
  • To describe sociodemographic, clinical, immunological, and environmental risk factors in Colombian SLE patients and to compare the population with and without nephritis, in order to establish risk factors and possible associations. (reumatologiaclinica.org)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the baseline characteristics of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, after receiving first or second doses of COVID-19 vaccine. (magiran.com)
  • In this cross-sectional study, we examined 100 patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection after vaccination and collected demographic characteristics and history of underlying diseases, lung involvement, and severity of the disease, as well as the type of vaccine received and the duration of onset of the diseases symptoms after vaccination. (magiran.com)
  • Moreover, the association between patient-related characteristics and shared decision making is unclear, and further research have been suggested. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bivariate analyses were performed to determine whether there are any correlations between rating a parameter as highly relevant and patients' characteristics. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the practice characteristics of chiropractors who treat pediatric patients in Quebec, Canada. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The results show that in the last ten years there is a clear tendency of decreasing hospital morbidity by asthma in number, crude rate or standardized rate and this descendent trend is statistical significant for all categories of patients related to different patient characteristics such as: age groups, sex, residence, territorial administrative units, etc. (rcis.ro)
  • The findings of this present study described the service characteristics of the CEO-Endodontics at UFRGS. (bvsalud.org)
  • Characteristics of 1175 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus evaluated at a specialized center in Colombia between 2007 and 2015. (reumatologiaclinica.org)
  • Safe patient handling behaviors and lift use were examined for the relationships with demographic characteristics, organizational safety practices, physical and psychosocial job factors, musculoskeletal symptoms, and perceptions about lift use and risk of injury. (cdc.gov)
  • Potentially eligible patients admitting to having complex visual hallucinations were interviewed to explore the characteristics of their. (lu.se)
  • Little is known about the proportion of eligible VA patients ("candidates") who participate in the program, the characteristics of participants, or the program's effectiveness. (cdc.gov)
  • Although communication strategies might to some extent contribute to the management of minor ailments, the results of this observational study also indicate that it is important for a physician to pay attention to the mood of the patient who enters the consulting room. (nivel.nl)
  • abstract = "OBJECTIVE: With hepatic steatosis (HS) being an established risk factor for CVD in the general population, it may also be a predictor of CVD in patients with schizophrenia. (aau.dk)
  • abstract = "Background: It is increasingly appreciated that some patients with cancer will experience financial burden due to their disease but little is known specifically about patients with haematological malignancies. (monash.edu)
  • Cross-sectional descriptive study, sociodemographic questionnaire and Scale for Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SAPS) were used. (bvsalud.org)
  • Retrospective study. (nih.gov)
  • A retrospective study reported that patient age, white blood cell count, and laterality are key factors distinguishing testicular torsion from acute scrotum. (medscape.com)
  • To determine the influence o f b ody mass index (BMI) on cognition in euthymic bipolar patients and healthy matched controls in a post hoc study of 2 cross-sectional and longitudinal exploratory studies. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Method: An exploratory pilot retrospective cross-sectional study that includes sec ondary data of 404 nonrandomized patients belonging to socially depressed areas and conventional areas. (us.es)
  • Conclusions The study discovered significant differences in outpatient service use by setting, nationality and gender to differentials. (ed.ac.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Work productivity and impairment are associated with fatigue, disease activity, and functional ability in UK patients with AxSpA. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Conclusions The CAMPHOR questionnaire could be useful as a complementary test to achieve an integrated evaluation of PAH patients, who could complete it easily during their routine pharmacy visits. (authorea.com)
  • Conclusions: The study findings suggest that organizational practices for worker safety may play a pivotal role in promoting nurses' safety behaviors and positive perceptions about job, and in reducing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusions: The study findings underscore the importance of organizational safety practices and culture to promote safe work practices for patient handling injury prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Medically treated patients with mild or absent GERD symptoms have significantly higher odds of adenocarcinogenesis compared with medically treated patients with severe GERD symptoms. (who.int)
  • Conclusions: Charles Bonnet Syndrome was not a rare condition in patients with glaucoma. (lu.se)
  • Longitudinal studies need to be conducted to further confirm the causality before interventions to improve mental health are developed. (plos.org)
  • In a maximal stress situation, we found that among the RV function indices, RV global longitudinal strain (P=0.0001), systolic strain rate (P=0.0001), diastolic strain rate (P=0.0002), and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (P=0.019) were reduced significantly in the hyperthyroid patients compared to the control group. (ac.ir)
  • Further longitudinal studies are needed to clarify the causal relationships. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this issue, Dold and coworkers study benzodiazepine co-medication in a large cross-sectional sample drawn from a European multicentre study. (elsevier.com)
  • A total of 318 participants were included in this study, with a response rate of 89.58% (318/355). (plos.org)
  • that at least two participants - physician and patient - be involved, that both parties share information, that both parties take steps to build a consensus about the preferred treatment, and that an agreement is reached on the treatment to implement [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All study participants completed a maximum treadmill exercise test, as well as a complete two-dimensional echocardiogram at rest and the peak of stress test. (ac.ir)
  • All participants were evaluated for sarcopenia using the 2019 Asian Sarcopenia Diagnostic Criteria, and patients with PD underwent standard assessments of motor symptoms and NMS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Participants 1700 Lebanese and Syrian refugee patients seeking primary care for hypertension and diabetes. (ed.ac.uk)
  • One exception is Naylor's study, which was conducted in primary care, but the participants were selected from only one general practice register [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Participants: Adult patients (n = 337) with manifest OAG with verified VFL and without significant macular disease or extraocular conditions known to cause visual hallucinations. (lu.se)
  • A total of 53 study participants took part in this study. (who.int)
  • 485 UK general practices contributing anonymised medical records of over 3.26 million patients to the QRESEARCH database. (bmj.com)
  • For example 53% of the practices had a system for collecting patient experience feedback, while 97% had a policy for no-show patients. (eur.nl)
  • Ten research practices of Witten/Herdecke University supported the study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We prospectively enrolled 516 patients aged 60 years and older in a cross-sectional study at 25 general practices in Alsace - France between October 2011 and March 2012. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in general practices in France. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study examined the associations of organizational safety practices with nurses' perceptions about job and risk of injury, safety behaviors, and work-related musculoskeletal symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Safe work practices are important to reduce risk of injury while performing patient handling tasks. (cdc.gov)
  • Results: In multivariable logistic regression, high safe patient handling behaviors were significantly associated with a positive organizational safety climate (Odds Ratio [OR] = 2.76, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 1.51-5.03), people-oriented culture (OR = 2.59, 95% CI 1.45-4.62), and ergonomic practices (OR = 1.67, 95% CI 1.04-2.67). (cdc.gov)
  • The univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the cross-sectional data. (plos.org)
  • The association between the explanatory variables and outcome of HS was assessed using multivariable logistic regression.RESULTS: In the present study, 145 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia (mean age 42.2 years (SD ± 13.8)) were included, with 88 (60.7%) being male. (aau.dk)
  • Multiple logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were used to examine the association between sarcopenia and NMS in patients with PD. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Univariate and multivariable logistic regression was used to compare COVID-19 patients who were prescribed antibiotics with those who were not. (who.int)
  • Cancer patients are at higher risk of infection and severity of Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19). (ecancer.org)
  • The ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is exacerbating optimal antibiotic stewardship and the promotion of bacterial resistance due to the over-prescribing of antibiotics for patients with COVID-19. (who.int)
  • Purpose: Patient handling is well known for the risk of musculoskeletal injury. (cdc.gov)
  • In bivariate analysis, high safe patient handling behaviors were associated with shorter height, non-White race, lower physical work load, lower job strain, higher job satisfaction, and less musculoskeletal symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSION: Higher ALT and the presence of metabolic syndrome were associated with HS in patients with schizophrenia utilizing multivariable analysis. (aau.dk)
  • Conclusion: Financial toxicity is present in Australian haematology patients and those at higher risk may be patients of working age, those without private health insurance and patients that have been forced to retire early or have become unemployed due to their diagnosis. (monash.edu)
  • Conclusion: There was no association between periodontal disease and OSAS risk in Class III obese patients, but OSAS risk was associated with both NC and PPNC. (unesp.br)
  • Conclusion: The findings of the present study revealed a significant change in RV function indices among hyperthyroid patients. (ac.ir)
  • In conclusion, fragility fractures and hypovitaminosis D occur commonly in adult patients with CF. Low BMD occurs in patients with more severe disease and significantly relates to FEV1, infective exacerbations and daily energy expended in physical activity. (nih.gov)
  • Conclusion: In this study, it was observed that high age, diabetes mellitus and leukocytosis could lead to the development of acute cholecystitis toward Gangrenous Cholecystitis, a finding that requires more extensive studies with more sample size. (ijabbr.com)
  • The findings suggest that risk factors for HS are similar in both the general population and in patients with schizophrenia. (aau.dk)
  • There are conflicting findings from studies investigating the impact of hyperthyroidism on cardiovascular events. (ac.ir)
  • The data collected in each patient included demographic data, underlying illnesses, positive history and physical examination prior to surgery, early laboratory findings and preoperative imaging findings. (ijabbr.com)
  • Finally, patients were divided into two groups of acute Cholecystitis and Gangrenous Cholecystitis based on pathological findings after cholecystectomy. (ijabbr.com)
  • Success rate for fistula repair was 83%at 2 weeks post-operative.Study findings were inadequate to show a significant association between successful repair and factors in the model. (bvsalud.org)
  • These findings emphasize the importance of being attentive to symptoms of CBS in patients with glaucomatous VFL even when visual acuity is preserved. (lu.se)
  • Results: Reassurance was related to patients' better overall health. (nivel.nl)
  • RESULTS: In the present study, 145 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia (mean age 42.2 years (SD ± 13.8)) were included, with 88 (60.7%) being male. (aau.dk)
  • The results of this study imply that patients can achieve the same level of communication effectiveness with their physicians using IT-mediated communication as they would in comparable FtF interactions, but patients view FtF communication to be a more favorable medium than IT-mediated communication. (jmir.org)
  • Results: 42/104 consultants replied (21/42 Respiratory, 9/42 Gastroenterology and 11/42 Rheumatology), with 37/42 regularly starting patients on immunosuppressive agents for greater than 4 weeks duration. (ersjournals.com)
  • RESULTS:The mean score of AOD is 74.15 (range 32∼128), which reflected a moderate level of disability acceptance among stroke patients in China. (iospress.com)
  • Aim: To evaluate the results of a primary care program implemented to reduce health inequalities associated with social determinants in patients with type 2 diabetes. (us.es)
  • Results: The age of the subjects included in the study was 66.80 ± 9.7 years with a proportion of 56.7% men. (us.es)
  • RESULTS: 301(61%) patients provided WPAI measurements, 76% were male, 87% HLA-B27+. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Results Thirty-six patients consented to participate in the study and completed the questionnaire. (authorea.com)
  • According to these results, medical doctors continue to exhibit concerns regarding the possibility of referring pediatric patients to chiropractic services in general. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results: 51 patients were examined during the study. (ijabbr.com)
  • In controlled studies, the agreement between TST results from Tubersol and Aplisol is high. (cdc.gov)
  • In cross-sectional studies, the two products give similar results for most patients. (cdc.gov)
  • RESULTS: Endoscopy revealed adenocarcinogenesis in 122 patients. (who.int)
  • Results: Charles Bonnet Syndrome was found in 7.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 4.7-10.6) of patients with OAG. (lu.se)
  • During a two-week period in the fall of 2020, patients willing to participate self-administered a short questionnaire. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A modified SERVQUAL questionnaire was used to assess the perceived service quality and patient satisfaction with dental services. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although research has indicated that the development of sarcopenia in patients with PD may be related to both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms (NMS), the precise relationship between the two conditions remains unclear. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These NMS occur 60-100% of patients with PD and may play a greater impact on quality of life than motor symptoms [ 3 , 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • CAMPHOR questionnaires containing three domains: symptoms, activities and quality of life were completed by the patients at the pharmacy consultation. (authorea.com)
  • Their symptoms were evaluated as a "major nuisance" for 26 % of patients, and as "very distressing" for 24 % [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients may describe the onset of symptoms as rapidly occurring within minutes or over up to 1-2 days, depending on the etiology. (medscape.com)
  • Imaging of the scrotum in the setting of acute symptoms such as pain or swelling is commonly performed emergently to differentiate between patients who require immediate surgery and those who do not. (medscape.com)
  • Type 1 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have no symptoms upon waking, with progression throughout the day. (medscape.com)
  • Type 2 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have continuous symptoms throughout the day and are frequently asymptomatic at night. (medscape.com)
  • Type 3 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have intermittent symptoms throughout the day and symptom-free days. (medscape.com)
  • HYPOTHESIS: Screening for esophageal adenocarcinoma has focused on identifying Barrett esophagus (BE) in patients with severe, long-standing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (who.int)
  • Patients taking proton pump inhibitors were 61.3% and 81.5% more likely to have adenocarcinogenesis if they reported no severe typical or atypical GERD symptoms, respectively, compared with patients taking proton pump inhibitors, who reported that all symptoms were severe. (who.int)
  • The aim of the present study was to investigate if time since schizophrenia diagnosis, body mass index (BMI), sex, metabolic syndrome, alcohol use, smoking, alanine transaminase (ALT), and body fat percentage (as measured by bioelectrical impedance) were associated with HS, determined by computed tomography (CT), in a population of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. (aau.dk)
  • OBJECTIVE:This study aims to investigate acceptance of disability and its influencing factors among stroke patients in China. (iospress.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate a cutoff point for skin hydration with fissure and the factors associated with low skin hydration in patients with diabetes. (ipodiatry.org)
  • Background: This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the correlation between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) risk with periodontal disease and anthropometric measures in Class III obese patients. (unesp.br)
  • Background: Since hyperthyroidism could be associated with right ventricular dysfunction, this study intended to investigate right ventricular (RV) function using strain echocardiography in hyperthyroid patients both at rest and in maximum-stress conditions. (ac.ir)
  • Therefore, we aimed to investigate the incidence of sarcopenia in patients with PD and its association with NMS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A cross-sectional study was carried out on caregivers of pediatric patients with TD at a women's and children's hospital in western China from January to June 2020. (plos.org)
  • From April 2014 to December 2020, we consecutively enrolled 12, 597 migraine patients in 10 headache or neurological clinics, of which 7643 agreed to participate in the study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Design This is a cross-sectional study using a structured survey tool between January and September 2020. (ed.ac.uk)
  • A retrospective analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital and training institution in Baguio City, the Philippines from March 2020 to March 2021. (who.int)
  • One hundred and seven patients (58 men) aged 18-60 years underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning of the lumbar spine and hip, radiology of the spine and biochemical studies. (nih.gov)
  • Caregivers of pediatric patients with tic disorders (TD) are at high risk for anxiety and depression, but the situation of this disorder was rarely reported based on the Chinese population. (plos.org)
  • The average age of pediatric patients with TD was 8.38 ± 2.54 years, and 78.30% (249/318) of caregivers were aged between 30-50 years old. (plos.org)
  • Chiropractors rarely referred their pediatric patients to a nurse/family doctor or a pediatrician. (biomedcentral.com)
  • With the intention of informing both the medical and chiropractic professions of the behavior of chiropractors in Quebec regarding pediatric patients, this study became imperative. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The male to female differences in biochemical changes have been associated with Covid-19 patients, however age wise distribution do not show any difference in biochemical parameters. (nepjol.info)
  • This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate quality of life in adults with asthma in Semnan using the 36-item short form health survey (SF-36). (who.int)
  • We conducted a web-based cross-sectional survey of all licensed chiropractors working in Quebec (Canada). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Conducting a cross-sectional survey on chiropractic care in Quebec can inform current pediatric chiropractic practice trends and patterns and help promote a better understanding of the profession. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital using convenience sampling. (bvsalud.org)
  • Obesity was significantly associated with cognitive impairment in euthymic bipolar patients, and it also appeared to affect cognition in the long term. (psychiatrist.com)
  • 0.001) were significantly larger in the patients at high risk for OSAS than in those at low risk for OSAS. (unesp.br)
  • In a sample of adult patients on hemodialysis, SOC was positively significantly associated with QOL and its submodalities, expect the satisfaction with the quality of care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The incidence of sarcopenia was significantly higher in patients with PD than in HC (26.8% vs. 10.4%, p = 0.046). (biomedcentral.com)
  • patient demographics, employment status, income sources, financial coping and insurances, OOP expenses and self-reported financial toxicity using a validated measure. (monash.edu)
  • The PE-related data was extracted for a period of six-month (April to September 2017) and comprised of patient demographics, medication-related information, and the different interventions conducted by the pharmacists. (springer.com)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of women on cervical cancer and strategies to enhance its screening uptake in the city of Bamenda, Cameroon. (who.int)
  • Proportions of patients from socially depressed areas and adherence to the Nursing Follow-up Program were around 33% and 60%, respec tively. (us.es)
  • No significant differences were found between patients belonging to socially depressed areas and those who do not, except for greater adherence to nursing follow-up pro grams. (us.es)
  • Nearly all deaths occurred within 1 year after diagnosis in patients with anti-CADM-140. (nih.gov)
  • 127 932 patients with CHD of whom 701 had a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. (bmj.com)
  • Therefore, it highlights the necessity of early diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism, as well as RV function evaluation in these patients. (ac.ir)
  • The salvage rate of the testis can be improved by educating pediatricians, parents, patients, and medical staff about the importance of early diagnosis of torsion and prompt treatment. (medscape.com)
  • The negative points observed were: poor storage and quality of radiographs, lack of medical and dental history of the patient, lack of description on the pulp/periapical diagnosis and absence of the patient`s signature authorizing the treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • Unfortunately, 95% of patients who develop esophageal adenocarcinoma are unaware of the presence of BE before their cancer diagnosis, which means they never had been selected for screening. (who.int)
  • Mutational analysis of patients with the diagnosis of choroideremia. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In this study, nine variables that could be effective on the prognosis of acute cholecystitis and its progression toward the Gangrenous Cholecystitis were identified. (ijabbr.com)
  • Patients A total of 376 consecutive adult Japanese patients with DM who visited our hospital or collaborating medical centers between 2003 and 2008. (nih.gov)
  • A total of 31 (21.4%) patients had HS as determined by CT. (aau.dk)
  • In total, 44%, 37% and 19% were adult patients bearing solid tumours, adults with haematologic malignancies and paediatric patients, respectively. (ecancer.org)
  • Of the total 844 TB patients enrolled, 57.8% were men. (msh.org)
  • In total, 1573 patients with IHS and 3143 with IIS were enrolled and analyzed. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Total 45 patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • ResultsIn total,18 out of 29 records of patients who underwentfistularepairwereretrievedandanalyzed. (bvsalud.org)
  • A total of 1175 SLE patients participated in this study. (reumatologiaclinica.org)
  • PATIENTS: A total of 769 patients with GERD. (who.int)
  • Linear regression analysis showed that LoS, hospital level, and previous surgery were key determinants of hospitalization costs in all immobile patients with stroke. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We used metadata from 3829 HCV-positive patients consecutively enrolled into HCV Research UK from 48 hospital centres in England and Scotland during 2012-2014. (gla.ac.uk)
  • It included all patients receiving specific treatment for PAH in a tertiary hospital in Madrid, Spain. (authorea.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to describe reported interventions conducted by pharmacists to prevent or minimize PEs in a tertiary care hospital. (springer.com)
  • The study was carried in a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh region. (springer.com)
  • The study was ethically reviewed and approved by the hospital IRB committee. (springer.com)
  • Most studies to date were conducted more than 20 years ago, in hospital and/or specialized settings and were limited by small sample sizes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. (plos.org)
  • The sponsor was involved in defining the initial research question but had no involvement in the study design, the extraction, analysis of data, the writing of the report, or the decision to submit the paper for publication. (bmj.com)
  • In addition, JH-C initiated the study, obtained ethical approval, supervised the data extraction and is the study guarantor. (bmj.com)
  • Another study used cost data based on a single-center database, with a comparatively limited sample size [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Data from 299 patients were eligible for analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this study, we aimed to (1) assess the dietary intake and health status of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in primary care, (2) use a mobile app as a tool for data collection and analysis in the context of primary care, and (3) verify the perceptions of multidisciplinary health professionals regarding app use. (jmir.org)
  • Furthermore, to our knowledge, few studies have investigated sarcopenia in Asian populations, and none have reported sarcopenia data for patients with PD in China. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Given the high impact of cramps on patients' quality of life, there is a need to provide data on their epidemiology in the context of primary care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For this aim a cross-sectional study for period 2008-2018 was carried out, focused on the activity of Romanian hospitals reporting primary data at the patient level in the DRG National Database. (rcis.ro)
  • 2022) . However, fndings from existing studies indicated by 2030. (who.int)
  • In non-HIV patients, manifestation is acute and severe with high mortality (35-50% with and up to 100% without treatment). (ersjournals.com)
  • Further research needs to be carried out on patients receiving immunosuppressive agents to avoid preventable mortality and morbidity in these at-risk patient groups. (ersjournals.com)
  • However, high cost of seeking care, stigma related TB, low index of suspicion by health care workers and lack of patient centered care in health facilities contribute to delays in access to timely care that result in delay in seeking care and hence increase TB transmission, morbidity and mortality. (msh.org)
  • Almost 6.5 % of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients have been linked to PEs, while more than half of these errors are considered as preventable [ 9 ]. (springer.com)
  • Worldwide, lupus nephritis (LN) is observed in 29-60% of SLE patients, it has a negative impact in renal survival and patient mortality. (reumatologiaclinica.org)
  • Provision of care to patients with chronic diseases remains a great challenge for modern health care systems. (springer.com)
  • eHealth is indicated as one of the strategies which could improve care delivery to this group of patients. (springer.com)
  • The main objective of this study was to assess determinants of the acceptance of the Internet use for provision of chosen health care services remaining in the scope of current nationwide eHealth initiative in Poland. (springer.com)
  • In recent years, the provision of care to patients with chronic conditions has become one of the greatest challenges faced by health care systems. (springer.com)
  • Patients with chronic diseases require care for prolonged periods. (springer.com)
  • Furthermore, expenditures related to care provided to patients with chronic diseases are a significant part of health care budgets [ 2 ]. (springer.com)
  • Chronic care requires regular interactions between patients and health care systems. (springer.com)
  • The growing incidence of chronic diseases can lead to a shortage of health care resources available to patients and their families. (springer.com)
  • All these circumstances trigger intensive searches for new models of care which would enable an adequate and cost-effective support offered to patients with chronic diseases. (springer.com)
  • The performance of the health care system in Poland is a continuous source of frustration for patients. (springer.com)
  • These patients account for 90% of the US $3.3 trillion annual health care costs. (jmir.org)
  • 17/42 felt that PCP was a significant issue and 16/42 had a patient under their care diagnosed with PCP in the last 2 years. (ersjournals.com)
  • To determine whether UK patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) who also have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are less likely to receive primary care in accordance with the agreed national standards of the UK than patients without these mental health problems. (bmj.com)
  • The relative risks of receiving statin medication and each of the CHD care indicators defined in the UK General Medical Services contract, for patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder compared with patients with neither condition. (bmj.com)
  • TB patients' delay in seeking care remains a challenge due to limited community interventions, cost of seeking care, prolonged diagnostics and treatment initiation. (msh.org)
  • Shared decision making might play a key role in mental health care, ensuring that patients with psychotic disorders are satisfied with the services provided. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This process may also include other health and social care professionals and people from the social network of the patient such as family members or peer support workers [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, this study aimed to measure financial toxicity experienced by patients with haematological malignancies in the context of a publicly funded health care system. (monash.edu)
  • This implies that studies measure the effects of care based on parameters that are relevant to patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients attach great value to parameters addressing processes of care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It appears as though the way in which patients experience the care process is not less relevant than what comes of it. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patient-centered care implies that patients, their values, preferences, and individual life and health goals are at the heart of care processes and that patients are involved in care decisions [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To be able to make a choice based on personal preferences, patients need to be adequately informed about care options and their potential effects, understand the different options, and explore what is most relevant for them [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To facilitate this goal, studies must examine the effects of care based on parameters that matter to patients and thereby enable them to make an informed decision. (biomedcentral.com)
  • to encourage physicians through the internet, especially from the developing countries who witness a spectrum of disease and acquire a wealth of knowledge to publish their experiences to benefit the medical community in patients care. (jcdr.net)
  • Main outcome measures: The relative risks of receiving statin medication and each of the CHD care indicators defined in the UK General Medical Services contract, for patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder compared with patients with neither condition. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Care coordination and prioritizing patient safety through quality improvement initiatives at all levels of the health care system can play a key role in this quality improvement drive. (springer.com)
  • The benefits of medications in relation to patient care have been one of the main focuses of the human being for centuries. (springer.com)
  • The incidence of PEs in patient care, in part, can be attributed to the quality of care that is provided and also to the complexity of the drug regimen that is prescribed to the patient. (springer.com)
  • Cramps are common in primary care, and although only a minority of patients report suffering from cramps more than once a week, many patients report cramp-related sleep disturbance. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Further studies are needed to assess risk factors and therapeutic options for patients suffering from cramps in primary care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Reports from a United States veteran outpatient clinic and a United Kingdom primary care setting indicate 37 to 56 % of patients are affected [ 6 , 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Objective: We performed an integrated cross-sectional analysis of relationships between long-term care work environments, employee and resident satisfaction, and quality of patient care. (cdc.gov)
  • Schmidt-Mende K, Andersen M, Wettermark B, Hasselström J. Educational intervention on medication reviews aiming to reduce acute healthcare consumption in elderly patients with potentially inappropriate medicines -A pragmatic open-label cluster randomized controlled trial in primary care. (janusinfo.se)
  • This study examines to what extent GPs display both strategies during consultations for minor ailments and investigates how each of these relate to the patients' perceived health, consultation frequency and medication adherence. (nivel.nl)
  • Health professionals have expert knowledge on evidence-based treatment options and should inform patients about the advantages and disadvantages of the different choices [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A rigorous and comprehensive appraisal of NCD programmes and services is imperative for providing policy makers with evidence-based recommendations to guide the design, implementation and evaluation of targeted programmes and services necessary to ensure equity in health services delivery to diabetic and hypertensive patients. (ed.ac.uk)
  • Management of patients infected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is challenging due to the scarce scientific information and treatment guidelines. (ecancer.org)
  • Our research aims to study this association in a sample of Lebanese adult patients on hemodialysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In a study involving 233 patients suffering from cramps, selected from a general practice register, patients reported an important impact of night cramps on their quality of life. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cars T, Eriksson I, Granath A, Wettermark B, Hellman J, Norman C, Ternhag A. Antibiotic use and bacterial complications following upper respiratory tract infections: a population based study. (janusinfo.se)
  • The study was conducted within the Strasbourg General Medicine Department practice based research network (GMD PBRN) between October 2011 and March 2012. (biomedcentral.com)
  • They enrolled patient aged ≥60 years attending the practice of their general practitioner (GP). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Overall, the content analysis of the 44 studies yielded neither a consistent terminology or well-founded definition, nor a consistent set of parameters relevant to patients across diseases [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 10 , 11 It was reported that RV function was reduced in patients with pulmonary hypertension. (ac.ir)
  • All authors contributed to the study design, analysis plan, and manuscript. (bmj.com)
  • Design: Cross-sectional study. (ox.ac.uk)
  • All patients presented a minor ailment, and none of them suffered from a diagnosed chronic illness. (nivel.nl)
  • Relevance ratings of five parameters were associated with patients' age and gender, but not with their chronic status. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine factors affecting the development of acute cholecystitis toward gangrenous cholecystitis in an Iranian society. (ijabbr.com)
  • Histological studies indicated the presence of microscopic evidence of acute cholecystitis in all patients, of which 19 had histological evidence of Gangrenous Cholecystitis. (ijabbr.com)