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Prevalence and trends in polypharmacy and excessive polypharmacy: a retrospective national database analysis (2012 –2021)
ConclusionWe observed increases in polypharmacy and excessive polypharmacy over a decade in Belgium, particularly among older adults. Efforts to monitor, manage, and optimize medication use are imperative to ensure safe and effective healthcare delivery. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - May 5, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Navigating Nigeria's Health Landscape: Population Growth and Its Health Implications
In conclusion, the article underscores the imperative for collaborative efforts across sectors to navigate Nigeria's evolving health landscape amidst increasing population growth. By implementing targeted policies and interventions, Nigeria can strive toward achieving universal health coverage, enhancing health outcomes, and ultimately raising the standard of living for its populace.PMID:38698838 | PMC:PMC11064746 | DOI:10.1177/11786302241250211 (Source: Environmental Health Insights)
Source: Environmental Health Insights - May 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola Emmanuel Opuni Ibrahim Idris Olalekan John Okesanya Ogechukwu Igwe Modinat Dasola Abdulazeez Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of medication therapy management among Medicare population and across racial/ethnic groups
CONCLUSION: The study provides evidence that MTM is a cost-effective tool for managing medication utilization among the Medicare population. However, MTM may not be cost-effective in reducing racial/ethnic disparities in medication utilization in the short term. Further research is needed to understand the long-term cost-effectiveness of MTM on racial/ethnic disparities.PMID:38701304 | DOI:10.1097/MD.0000000000037935 (Source: Cancer Control)
Source: Cancer Control - May 3, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chi Chun Steve Tsang Junling Wang Ya-Chen Tina Shih Source Type: research

An algorithm for the early diagnosis and correct approach to dementia management: results of a multiprofessional team
CONCLUSIONS: Eventually, we built an algorithm for the early diagnosis and treatment, the risk factors, with the possible differences among the different kinds of dementia.PMID:38702570 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02749-z (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - May 3, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pietro Gareri Antonino Maria Cotroneo Giovanni Gelmini Enrico Mossello Massimiliano Massaia Touch Working Group Source Type: research

An algorithm for the early diagnosis and correct approach to dementia management: results of a multiprofessional team
CONCLUSIONS: Eventually, we built an algorithm for the early diagnosis and treatment, the risk factors, with the possible differences among the different kinds of dementia.PMID:38702570 | PMC:PMC11068660 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-024-02749-z (Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research)
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - May 3, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pietro Gareri Antonino Maria Cotroneo Giovanni Gelmini Enrico Mossello Massimiliano Massaia Touch Working Group Source Type: research

Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2922: MEMS Technology in Cardiology: Advancements and Applications in Heart Failure Management Focusing on the CardioMEMS Device
ca Buia Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. It is characterized by various structural and/or functional abnormalities of the heart, resulting in elevated intracardiac pressure and/or inadequate cardiac output at rest and/or during exercise. These dysfunctions can originate from a variety of conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, cardiomyopathies, heart valve disorders, arrhythmias, and other lifestyle or systemic factors. Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for detecting reversible or treatable forms of H...
Source: Sensors - May 3, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Francesco Ciotola Stylianos Pyxaras Harald Rittger Veronica Buia Tags: Review Source Type: research

Financial protection and equity in the healthcare financing system in Iran: a cross-sectional study among slum dwellers with type 2 diabetes
Conclusions As a result of insufficient use of insurance, cost-coping strategies used by slum dwellers vis-à-vis T2D expenditures do not protect them from financial risks. Expanding universal health coverage and providing supplemental insurance for those with T2D living in slums are recommended. Iran Health Insurance should adequately cover the costs of T2D care for slum dwellers so that they do not need to use alternative strategies. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ghammari, F., Heidari, K., Jalilian, H. Tags: Open access, Health services research Source Type: research

Healthcare resource utilization and costs among patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency with liver and/or lung disease: a longitudinal retrospective study in the USA
Conclusion: Patients with AATD had increased HCRU and healthcare costs in the presence of LD and/or LgD. HCRU and healthcare costs were highest in the AATD with LD and LgD health state.PMID:38696696 | DOI:10.57264/cer-2023-0186 (Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research)
Source: Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research - May 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: May Hagiwara Victoria Divino Swapna Munnangi Mark Delegge Suna Park Ed G Marins Kaili Ren Charlie Strange Source Type: research