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View article: A Low-Cost Device for Measuring Non-Nutritive Sucking in Newborns
A Low-Cost Device for Measuring Non-Nutritive Sucking in Newborns Open
Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) is an instinctive behavior in newborns, consisting of two stages: sucking and expression. It plays a critical role in preparing the infant for oral feeding. In neonatal and pediatric units, NNS assessment is rou…
View article: Pharmacists' views on the implementation of therapeutic drug monitoring in oncology
Pharmacists' views on the implementation of therapeutic drug monitoring in oncology Open
Background There is increasing interest in the potential benefit of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in oncology. However, uptake in Australian hospitals is limited. Aim This study sought to explore hospital pharmacists' experiences with …
View article: Alternative splicing with CYP3A4*22: Implications for the steroid‐tacrolimus drug interaction
Alternative splicing with CYP3A4*22: Implications for the steroid‐tacrolimus drug interaction Open
View article: Cochrane reviews’ authorship has become more gender-diverse but remains geographically concentrated: a meta-research study
Cochrane reviews’ authorship has become more gender-diverse but remains geographically concentrated: a meta-research study Open
Both Cochrane and non-Cochrane reviews demonstrate important progress in author diversity, particularly in gender representation and inclusion of authors from non-English speaking countries. While non-Cochrane reviews show stronger represe…
View article: Full Validation and Application to Clinical Research of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for the Assessment of Urinary 3-Indoxyl Sulfate in Pediatric Patients with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Full Validation and Application to Clinical Research of a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for the Assessment of Urinary 3-Indoxyl Sulfate in Pediatric Patients with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Open
3-indoxyl sulfate (3-IS) results from a hepatic transformation of indole, a tryptophan degradation product produced by commensal gut bacteria. The metabolite has shown promise as a biomarker of dysbiosis and clinical outcomes following hem…
View article: A potential novel treatment for cirrhosis‐related ascites: Empagliflozin is safe and tolerable in advanced chronic liver disease
A potential novel treatment for cirrhosis‐related ascites: Empagliflozin is safe and tolerable in advanced chronic liver disease Open
Aims Advanced chronic liver disease and advanced chronic liver disease‐related ascites have a high mortality. The pharmacological treatment of ascites and fluid overload has changed little over time. Empagliflozin, a sodium‐glucose cotrans…
View article: Geographical and Gender Diversity in Cochrane and non-Cochrane Reviews Authorship: A Meta-Research Study
Geographical and Gender Diversity in Cochrane and non-Cochrane Reviews Authorship: A Meta-Research Study Open
Background Cochrane is a recognized source of quality evidence that informs health-related decisions. As an organization, it represents a global network of diverse stakeholders. Cochrane’s key organizational values include diversity and in…
View article: Geographical and Gender Diversity in Cochrane and non-Cochrane Reviews Authorship: A Meta-Research Study
Geographical and Gender Diversity in Cochrane and non-Cochrane Reviews Authorship: A Meta-Research Study Open
Background: Cochrane is a recognized source of quality evidence that informs health-related decisions. As an organization, it represents a global network of diverse stakeholders. Cochrane’s key organizational values include diversity and i…
View article: Geographical and Gender Diversity in Cochrane and non-Cochrane Reviews Authorship: A Meta-Research Study
Geographical and Gender Diversity in Cochrane and non-Cochrane Reviews Authorship: A Meta-Research Study Open
Background: Cochrane is a recognized source of quality evidence that informs health-related decisions. As an organization, it represents a global network of diverse stakeholders. Cochrane’s key organizational values include diversity and i…
View article: Therapeutic drug monitoring in oncology - What’s out there: A bibliometric evaluation on the topic
Therapeutic drug monitoring in oncology - What’s out there: A bibliometric evaluation on the topic Open
Pharmacological therapy is the mainstay of treatment for cancer patients. Despite wide interpatient variability in systemic drug concentrations for numerous antineoplastics, dosing based on body size remains the predominant approach. Thera…
View article: Therapeutic drug monitoring practices of anti-infectives: An Asia-wide cross-sectional survey
Therapeutic drug monitoring practices of anti-infectives: An Asia-wide cross-sectional survey Open
Objectives: The current practice of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in Asia is poorly documented. Our aim was to capture and describe TDM services delivered in hospitals across Asia, including aspects such as assay availability, interpre…
View article: Perfeccionismo, estrés académico y ansiedad social en mujeres estudiantes de medicina y riesgo de padecer un trastorno alimentario: un modelo multivariado
Perfeccionismo, estrés académico y ansiedad social en mujeres estudiantes de medicina y riesgo de padecer un trastorno alimentario: un modelo multivariado Open
A substantial proportion of female medical students were at risk for ED. The risk of ED was determined mainly by academic stress and personal standards in the context of perfectionism. In this sample, social anxiety did not play a relevant…
View article: Review of: "Adverse Effect of Diclofenac Exposure during Pregnancy on Mother and Fetus; A Systematic Review"
Review of: "Adverse Effect of Diclofenac Exposure during Pregnancy on Mother and Fetus; A Systematic Review" Open
View article: The evidence synthesis and meta-analysis in R conference (ESMARConf): levelling the playing field of conference accessibility and equitability
The evidence synthesis and meta-analysis in R conference (ESMARConf): levelling the playing field of conference accessibility and equitability Open
View article: The Evidence Synthesis and Meta-Analysis in R Conference (ESMARConf): levelling the playing field of conference accessibility and equitability
The Evidence Synthesis and Meta-Analysis in R Conference (ESMARConf): levelling the playing field of conference accessibility and equitability Open
Rigorous evidence is vital in all disciplines to ensure efficient, appropriate, and fit-for-purpose decision-making with minimised risk of unintended harm. To date, however, disciplines have been slow to share evidence synthesis frameworks…
View article: Covid-19 research evidence: An international survey exploring views on useful sources, preferred formats, and accessibility
Covid-19 research evidence: An international survey exploring views on useful sources, preferred formats, and accessibility Open
INTRODUCTION: In a pandemic, stakeholders such as policy makers, clinicians, patients, and the public need access to high-quality, timely, relevant research evidence in a format that is understandable and applicable. OBJECTIVES: An online …
View article: Cannabis-based medicines for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults
Cannabis-based medicines for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the efficacy and safety of cannabis‐based medicines, compared to placebo or an alternative treatment strategy, for preventing nausea and vomi…
View article: Understanding the Pharmacokinetics of Antibiotics in Pregnancy: Is There a Role for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring? A Narrative Review
Understanding the Pharmacokinetics of Antibiotics in Pregnancy: Is There a Role for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring? A Narrative Review Open
Purpose: Antibiotics are commonly used during pregnancy. However, physiological changes during pregnancy can affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs, including antibiotics, used during this period. Pharmacokinetic evaluations have shed light …
View article: Estrogen rapid effects: a window of opportunity for the aging brain?
Estrogen rapid effects: a window of opportunity for the aging brain? Open
Estrogen produces several beneficial effects in healthy neurological tissues and exhibits cardioprotective effects. Hormone therapy has been widely used to treat menopausal estrogen deficiency for more than 80 years. Despite high initial e…
View article: Effect of CYP3A4, CYP3A5, MDR1 and POR Genetic Polymorphisms in Immunosuppressive Treatment in Chilean Kidney Transplanted Patients
Effect of CYP3A4, CYP3A5, MDR1 and POR Genetic Polymorphisms in Immunosuppressive Treatment in Chilean Kidney Transplanted Patients Open
Cyclosporine (CsA) and tacrolimus (TAC) are immunosuppressant drugs characterized by a narrow therapeutic range and high pharmacokinetic variability. The effect of polymorphisms in genes related to the metabolism and transport of these dru…
View article: Diet and depressive disorders
Diet and depressive disorders Open
Background: The importance of foods or food constituents in mental health is increasingly recognized, and “nutritional psychiatry” is a growing discipline. Objective: This narrative review aims to present work supporting associations betwe…
View article: Efficacy of methadone for the management of postoperative pain in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized clinical trial
Efficacy of methadone for the management of postoperative pain in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized clinical trial Open
Background Postoperative pain management contributes to reducing postoperative morbidity and unscheduled readmission. Compared to other opioids that manage postoperative pain like morphine, few randomized trials have tested the efficacy of…
View article: Stakeholders' perceptions of humanized birth practices and obstetric violence in Chile: A scoping review
Stakeholders' perceptions of humanized birth practices and obstetric violence in Chile: A scoping review Open
Introduction Chile has an incipient policy regarding humanized birth practices. Obstetric violence is becoming an issue in the public discussion, as brought up by women. Despite this advancement, no initiatives were observed to overcome th…
View article: Rasgos de personalidad del grupo C y trastorno por déficit de atención en estudiantes de medicina: estudio transversal analítico
Rasgos de personalidad del grupo C y trastorno por déficit de atención en estudiantes de medicina: estudio transversal analítico Open
Cluster C personality traits were frequent among medical students and were significantly associated with ADHD.
View article: Psychotropic drug concentrations and clinical outcomes in children and adolescents: a systematic review
Psychotropic drug concentrations and clinical outcomes in children and adolescents: a systematic review Open
In order to better support routine TDM in child- and adolescent psychiatry, future work must improve in aspects of study design, execution and reporting to demonstrate drug concentration-effect relationships. The quality criteria proposed …
View article: General concepts in biostatistics and clinical epidemiology: Experimental studies with randomized clinical trial design
General concepts in biostatistics and clinical epidemiology: Experimental studies with randomized clinical trial design Open
In experimental studies, researchers apply an intervention to a group of study participants and analyze the effects over a future or prospective timeline. The prospective nature of these types of studies allows for the determination of cau…
View article: The FcγRIIIA‐158 VV genotype increased the risk of post‐transplant lymphoproliferative disorder in T‐cell‐depleted kidney transplant recipients – a retrospective study
The FcγRIIIA‐158 VV genotype increased the risk of post‐transplant lymphoproliferative disorder in T‐cell‐depleted kidney transplant recipients – a retrospective study Open
Post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a severe complication in organ transplant recipients. The use of T lymphocyte-depleting antibodies (TLDAb), especially rabbit TLDAb, contributes to PTLD, and the V158F polymorphis…
View article: Sensibilidad in vitro de cepas chilenas de Cryptococcus neoformans de origen clínico
Sensibilidad in vitro de cepas chilenas de Cryptococcus neoformans de origen clínico Open
The Sensititre Yeast One test and MIC Test Strips exhibited poor essential concordance, especially for fluconazole and amphotericin B.
View article: A cross-sectional study on the characteristics and factors associated with the clinical course of child and adolescent patients hospitalized in a public child and adolescent psychiatric unit of Chile
A cross-sectional study on the characteristics and factors associated with the clinical course of child and adolescent patients hospitalized in a public child and adolescent psychiatric unit of Chile Open
The patient profile is one of low socioeconomic status, severe psychopathology, maladaptive behavior, family dysfunction, and parental psychopathology. Substance use disorder is also associated with readmission.
View article: How to design a study to evaluate therapeutic drug monitoring in infectious diseases?
How to design a study to evaluate therapeutic drug monitoring in infectious diseases? Open