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The Role Of Health Literacy And Social Networks In Arthritis Patient's Health Information-Seeking Behaviour: A Qualitative Study, Janette Ellis, Judy Mullan, Anthony Worsley, Nagesh Brahmavar Pai
The Role Of Health Literacy And Social Networks In Arthritis Patient's Health Information-Seeking Behaviour: A Qualitative Study, Janette Ellis, Judy Mullan, Anthony Worsley, Nagesh Brahmavar Pai
Graduate School of Medicine - Papers (Archive)
Background. Patients engage in health information-seeking behaviour to maintain their wellbeing and to manage chronic diseases such as arthritis. Health literacy allows patients to understand available treatments and to critically appraise information they obtain from a wide range of sources. Aims. To explore how arthritis patients’ health literacy affects engagement in arthritis-focused health information-seeking behaviour and the selection of sources of health information available through their informal social network. Methods. An exploratory, qualitative study consisting of one-on-one semi-structured interviews. Twenty participants with arthritis were recruited from community organizations. The interviews were designed to elicit participants’ understanding about their arthritis and …
Sound Assessment Of A Role For Fish Oil In Therapeutics Or Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease Jeopardised By Confused Study Design, Peter L. Mclennan
Sound Assessment Of A Role For Fish Oil In Therapeutics Or Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease Jeopardised By Confused Study Design, Peter L. Mclennan
Graduate School of Medicine - Papers (Archive)
The study by Galan and colleagues in the SU.FOL.OM3 collaborative group has added further confusion to the omega-3 story, which in this case largely derives from confusion in the study design. Confusion about the likely mechanism of cardiovascular protection and hence expected outcomes; confusion in the subject selection; confusion about the timing of intervention; confusion about the active components of fish oil.
Do Doctors Have A Role In Public Health Education, Helen Rienits
Do Doctors Have A Role In Public Health Education, Helen Rienits
Graduate School of Medicine - Papers (Archive)
A study of people’s attitudes and responses to the presentation of health education by a doctor.
Role Of Fesoterodine In The Treatment Of Overactive Bladder, Kylie J. Mansfield
Role Of Fesoterodine In The Treatment Of Overactive Bladder, Kylie J. Mansfield
Graduate School of Medicine - Papers (Archive)
Abstract: Muscarinic receptors have long been the target receptors for treatment of patients with overactive bladder (OAB). These patients experience symptoms of urgency, urinary frequency and nocturia, with or without urge incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine associated with urge). Fesoterodine, a pro-drug, structurally and functionally related to tolterodine, is the newest agent developed for the treatment of OAB. Fesoterodine is broken down to the active metabolite, 5-hydroxy-methyl-tolterodine (5-HMT) by non-specific esterases. This metabolism results in the complete breakdown of the parent compound and is responsible for dose related improvements in clinical efficacy and health related quality of life. Like …
"It Doesn't Do Any Harm, But Patients Feel Better": A Qualitative Exploratory Study On Gastroenterologists' Perspectives On The Role Of Antidepressants In Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Antonina A. Mikocka-Walus, Deborah Turnbull, Nicole T. Moulding, Ian G. Wilson, Jane M. Andrews, Gerald J. Holtmann
"It Doesn't Do Any Harm, But Patients Feel Better": A Qualitative Exploratory Study On Gastroenterologists' Perspectives On The Role Of Antidepressants In Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Antonina A. Mikocka-Walus, Deborah Turnbull, Nicole T. Moulding, Ian G. Wilson, Jane M. Andrews, Gerald J. Holtmann
Graduate School of Medicine - Papers (Archive)
Background: Interest in psychological factors in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has increased in recent years. It has even been proposed that treating psychological co-morbidities with antidepressants may control disease activity and improve quality of life. Despite this, there is no data on gastroenterologists' attitudes to, and experiences with, antidepressant therapy in patients with IBD. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 gastroenterologists associated with metropolitan teaching hospitals. Qualitative content analysis was used to examine their responses. Results: Seventy-eight percent of gastroenterologists had treated IBD patients with antidepressants for pain, depression and/or anxiety, and insomnia. Antidepressants were reported to …
The Management Of Tricyclic Antidepressant Poisoning: The Role Of Gut Decontamination, Extracorporeal Procedures And Fab Antibody Fragments, Paul I. Dargan, Mark G. Colbridge, Alison Jones
The Management Of Tricyclic Antidepressant Poisoning: The Role Of Gut Decontamination, Extracorporeal Procedures And Fab Antibody Fragments, Paul I. Dargan, Mark G. Colbridge, Alison Jones
Graduate School of Medicine - Papers (Archive)
Although there have been descriptive, uncontrolled clinical reports of removal of tablet debris by gastric lavage, there have been no clinical studies that have demonstrated that this has any impact on outcome in patients with tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) poisoning. There is also the possibility that lavage may increase drug absorption by pushing tablets into the small intestine. Furthermore, gastric lavage in patients with TCA poisoning may induce hypoxia and a tachycardia potentially increasing the risk of severe complications such as arrhythmias and convulsions. In view of the paucity of evidence that gastric lavage removes a significant amount of drug and …