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Over-The-Counter Analgesic Use Patterns In Appalachian Older Adults, Focusing On Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Courtney Wellman Md, Jordan Ratcliffe Bs, William Rollyson Md, Adam M. Franks Md, Mike Grome Pa-C, Robert Walker Md
Over-The-Counter Analgesic Use Patterns In Appalachian Older Adults, Focusing On Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Courtney Wellman Md, Jordan Ratcliffe Bs, William Rollyson Md, Adam M. Franks Md, Mike Grome Pa-C, Robert Walker Md
Marshall Journal of Medicine
Introduction
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are commonly used by elderly patients to self-manage pain symptoms. Medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen and topical analgesics are readily available and therefore may seem harmless to patients. In the growing population of those 65 years and older, providers need to inquire about OTC medication use due to the increased risk for adverse reactions in this population. Complications related to these medications can be worsened by chronic disease, variable metabolism, polypharmacy, etc. which become more common in the older adults.
Methods
A survey was created to determine the prevalence and habits of OTC …
The Challenges Of Exploring The Impact Of Genogram Construction On An Appalachian Family's Health Consciousness, Dilip Nair, Md, Indira Bhavsar, Nafeeza Hussain
The Challenges Of Exploring The Impact Of Genogram Construction On An Appalachian Family's Health Consciousness, Dilip Nair, Md, Indira Bhavsar, Nafeeza Hussain
Marshall Journal of Medicine
Abstract
Purpose
Appalachians exhibit high rates of chronic disease-related behaviors which might improve with heightened health consciousness. Knowing one's family history can be an important health maintenance tool. Appalachians' health attitudes are shaped in large, closely knit extended families in which matriarchs play central roles. We sought assistance from West Virginian grandmothers in a family medicine practice in engaging their extended families with their genogram to assess the impact on family members' level of health consciousness.
Methods
The family physician identified West Virginian grandmothers in his practice. We sent each of them invitations to participate, along with their extended family, …
A Case Control Study Of Nutrient Intake Deficiencies In Patients Taking Warfarin, Philip Riley Iv, Kim Lucas Day, Md, George M. Yousef, Md, Sirisha Devabhaktuni, Md, Ashley N. Gaing, Lynne J. Goebel, Md
A Case Control Study Of Nutrient Intake Deficiencies In Patients Taking Warfarin, Philip Riley Iv, Kim Lucas Day, Md, George M. Yousef, Md, Sirisha Devabhaktuni, Md, Ashley N. Gaing, Lynne J. Goebel, Md
Marshall Journal of Medicine
Introduction
We previously published the case of a woman taking warfarin who was found to have scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. This led us to hypothesize that patients taking warfarin who consume a diet limited in vitamin K rich foods may be at risk for other nutrient deficiencies. To test our hypothesis, we studied dietary nutrient intake in patients taking warfarin compared to patients with heart disease not taking warfarin.
Methods
The warfarin (n=59) and control groups (n=24) comprised convenience samples of patients with heart disease over age 60 years. Patients completed a three-day food …