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Characterization of the use of emergency contraception from sentinel pharmacies in a region of Southern Europe
(MDPI, 2021-06)
Numerous studies have been published suggesting that emergency contraception (EC) is used repeatedly, but a lack of information regarding the profile of users makes it difficult to evaluate actual ...
Gait event detection using kinematic data in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsyGait event detection using kinematic data in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy
(Elsevier, 2021-09-25)
Background
Ground reaction forces are the gold standard for detecting gait events, but they are not always applicable in cerebral palsy. Ghoussayni's algorithm is an event detection method based on the ...
Microbiome research in general and business newspapers: how many microbiome articles are published and which study designs make the news the most?
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021-04-09)
The microbiome is a matter of interest for science, consumers and business. Our objective is to quantify that interest in academic journals and newspapers, both quantitatively and by study design. We ...
Evaluation of medicine abuse trends in community pharmacies: the medicine abuse observatory (MAO) in a region of Southern Europe
(MDPI, 2021-07)
The misuse of medicines is a global public health concern that needs to be taken into consideration and requires actions across all government sectors and society. The aim of this study is to identify ...
Pharmacogenetic influences on the response to pharmacological treatment in autism spectrum disorders
(OAE Publishing, 2021-07)
Aim: About a third of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) receive pharmacological treatment for comorbid symptoms. However, 30%-50% do not respond adequately and/or present severe and long-lasting ...
Urinary incontinence and sedentary behaviour in nursing home residents in Osona, Catalonia: protocol for the OsoNaH project, a multicentre observational study
(BioMed Central, 2021-04)
Introduction Several studies have shown that physical activity (PA) levels and sedentary behaviour (SB) are independent risk factors for many health-related issues. However, there is scarce evidence ...
Drug related problems in clinical practice: a cross-sectional study on their prevalence, risk factors and associated pharmaceutical interventions
(Springer Nature, 2021-01)
Drug-related problems (DRP) cause preventable negative health outcomes, especially during hospital admissions. The aim of our study was to examine the prevalence and characteristics of DRP in regular ...
Evidence of learning on the insertion and care of peripheral venous catheters in nursing students: a mixed study
(Elsevier, 2021-09)
Objectives: 1) To assess nursing students' evidence-based knowledge on the use of PVCs, and 2) to examine the perception of learning and teaching strategies aimed at this skill. Background: Insertion ...
Experiences, emotional responses, and coping skills of nursing students as auxiliary health workers during the peak COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
(John Wiley & Sons, 2021-04)
The COVID-19 crisis in Spain has exacerbated the shortage of nursing staff torespond to increasing healthcare demands. For this reason, nursing students were requested tocollaborate voluntarily as ...
A lifestyle intervention with an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet and physical activity enhances HDL function: a substudy of the PREDIMED-Plus randomized controlled trial
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
Background
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet, adequate levels of physical activity, and energy-restricted lifestyle interventions have been individually associated with improvements in HDL functions. ...