Bilastine 10 and 20 mg in paediatric and adult patients: an updated practical approach to treatment decisions

Bilastine in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria: a practical approach to treatment decisions based on queries received by the medical information department

Drugs in Context ◽

10.7573/dic.212500 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Amalia Leceta ◽

Ander Sologuren ◽

Roman Valiente ◽

Cristina Campo ◽

Luis Labeaga

Keyword(s):

Medical Information ◽

Treatment Decisions ◽

Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis ◽

Practical Approach

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Epilepsy Treatment Complacency in Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals

Neurology Clinical Practice ◽

10.1212/cpj.0000000000001066 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000001066

Author(s):

Patricia E. Penovich ◽

John M. Stern ◽

Danielle A. Becker ◽

Lucretia Long ◽

Nancy Santilli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Treatment Decisions ◽

Adult Patients ◽

Survey Analysis ◽

Chi Square ◽

Online Panel ◽

Patient Voice ◽

Treatment Changes ◽

Patients With Epilepsy ◽

The Impact

ABSTRACTObjective:To explore the perspectives of adult patients with epilepsy, caregivers, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) on treatment for seizures and treatment decisions, we developed and administered the STEP Survey (Seize the Truth of Epilepsy Perceptions).Methods:Participants were recruited from online panel M3 and by Rare Patient Voice and completed the self-administered online STEP Survey. Analysis of variance and chi-square tests were used for group comparisons.Results:The STEP Survey was completed by 400 adult patients, 201 caregivers, and 258 HCPs. Patients estimated reporting 45% of their seizures to their HCP, whereas caregivers estimated 83% and HCPs estimated 73% were reported. The most common reason for not reporting seizures was the seizures were “not serious enough to mention” (patients 57%; caregivers 66%). A minority of patients (25%) and caregivers (30%) were very or extremely likely to ask their HCP about changing antiseizure medication (ASM) in the next 12 months. The HCP was most frequently selected by patients, caregivers, and HCPs as the person who initiates discussion of changing ASMs (patients 73%/caregivers 66%/HCPs 75%) and increasing ASM dosage (patients 77%/caregivers 68%/HCPs 81%). A majority of patients (65%) and caregivers (68%) somewhat or strongly agreed they do not change ASMs due to fear of getting worse. HCPs perceive this fear less often, stating 50% of their patients feel afraid when a second ASM was added.Conclusions:Improved reporting of all seizures, discussion of treatment changes, and the impact of fear on treatment decisions provide opportunities to reduce complacency and optimize patient outcomes.

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Practical Approach for the Prevention and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adult Patients

Saudi Journal of Internal Medicine ◽

10.32790/sjim.3.1.3 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 9-15

Author(s):

Faiza A. Qari

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Vitamin D Deficiency ◽

Review Article ◽

Adult Patients ◽

Practical Approach ◽

Clinical Issues ◽

Endocrine Diseases ◽

Global Problem ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Pregnancy And Lactation

Vitamin D inadequacy is a global problem, and it is one of the most common endocrine diseases worldwide. In this review article, we covered the important practical clinical issues for screening, prevention and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency in adults as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

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Practical Approach for the Prevention and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adult Patients

Saudi Journal of Internal Medicine ◽

10.32790/sjim.2013.3.1.3 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 9-15

Author(s):

Faiza A. Qari

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Vitamin D Deficiency ◽

Review Article ◽

Adult Patients ◽

Practical Approach ◽

Clinical Issues ◽

Endocrine Diseases ◽

Global Problem ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Pregnancy And Lactation

Vitamin D inadequacy is a global problem, and it is one of the most common endocrine diseases worldwide. In this review article, we covered the important practical clinical issues for screening, prevention and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency in adults as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

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