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A case/non-case study of a national pharmacovigilance database to explore drug-...

BackgroundMonitoring safety throughout a medicine's lifecycle is essential. Pharmacovigilance systems are rich sources contributing to this aim in a real world context.AimTo identify and estimate disproportionality rates associated with the drugs that are most frequently reported to induce acute kidney injury (AKI).MethodA case/non-case study was conducted, using data extracted in 2022 from the Portuguese Natio...

Pharmacists' involvement in physical activity promotion in community pharmacy: ...

"Background: Physical activity (PA) promotion in healthcare systems is one of the priority areas highlighted by the World Health Organization, which recognizes that progress has been slow largely due to a lack of awareness and investment while requiring a system-based approach. Community pharmacies are one of the health structures that are more easily accessible to populations, thus constituting an ideal venue ...

Effects of inpatient creatinine testing frequency on acute kidney injury identi...

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifactorial condition often induced by drugs commonly used in hospitals. Identifying and staging AKI necessitates frequent monitoring of renal function. Aim: To assess the impact of real-world hospital practices regarding serum creatinine (SCr) testing on the identification and staging of AKI, and its implications for adjusting drug doses. Method: A historical cohor...

Physical activity promotion in the community pharmacy: An opportunity for an ex...

Background: Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for the development of chronic diseases, and it is increasingly prevalent in the Portuguese population. Pharmacists’ role in promoting physical activity (PA) is still not well established, although health promotion is foreseen by law in Portugal. Competing tasks and location where the pharmacy is embedded can hinder this promotion in their daily practice. O...

The role of community pharmacists and pharmacies in physical activity promotion...

"Background: Physical activity has a key role in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. Community pharmacists are an accessible source to provide brief advice to people on how to be more physically active. Nonetheless, there is a limited understanding of stakeholders' perspectives on their role in promoting physical activity, to inform policy and practice. The present study addresses this gap. ...

Effects of inpatient creatinine testing frequency on acute kidney injury identi...

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifactorial condition often induced by drugs commonly used in hospitals. Identifying and staging AKI necessitates frequent monitoring of renal function. Aim: To assess the impact of real-world hospital practices regarding serum creatinine (SCr) testing on the identification and staging of AKI, and its implications for adjusting drug doses. Method: A historical cohor...

Optimizing the use of systemic corticosteroids in severe asthma (ROSA II projec...

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The Initial Journey of Patients with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (PaCTO Projec...

Introduction: We aimed to characterize the initial healthcare journey of metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) patients in Portugal, including healthcare provision and factors affecting therapeutic decisions, namely BRCA mutations testing. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional, web-based survey using a convenience sampling approach. Portuguese oncologists and pathologists that routinely w...

Experience and Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic in Portugal: Perceptions of ...

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacy (CP) professionals were among those who experienced the greatest risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2, which forced major adaptations. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to describe the changes implemented in CP professionals during the pandemic, understand the perception of professionals about their experience, and explore changes to remain. Meth...

Optimizing the Use of Systemic Corticosteroids in Severe Ssthma (ROSA II Projec...