Background: Drug therapy problems (DTPs) are common among patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there is a lack of information about DTPs and its predictors among CKD patients from Pakistan. Objectives: To evaluate the frequency, type and predictor...
Adults with SUD may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, assertive community treatment (ACT), therapeutic communities — such as residential treatment centers — and contingency management. For children and adolescents, behavioral therapy may include brief strate...
Drug related problems in clinical practice: a cross-sectional study on their prevalence, risk factors and associated pharmaceutical interventions Article Open access 13 January 2021 Prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Article Open access 17...
Schizophrenia treatment will center on managing your symptoms. You may need to stay on medication for a long time, possibly even for life.Psychotherapy, a kind of talk therapy, will likely also be a big part of the plan to help you understand and manage your symptoms. Don’t wait to get...
drug doses, the duration of combined therapy, and the relative time of administration of the two substances. (Sometimes, interactions can be avoided if two drugs are taken at different times.) Nevertheless, important drug interactions occur frequently and they add millions of dollars to the cost...
Procedures and surgery.You may need joint replacement therapy if your joints have been damaged. Steroid shots can also help with this condition, as they lower inflammation. Psoriasis vs. Parapsoriasis Parapsoriasis is the term for a group of rare skin problems that look like psoriasis but behave...
Side effects depend on the type of therapy you have and how your body reacts to it. The most common side effects include diarrhea and liver problems. Photodynamic therapy Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a drug that’s activated by light to destroy cancer cells. The drug (called a photosensit...
Family therapycan help families deal with or support a loved one who has delusional disorder. Complications of Delusional Disorder People may develop anxiety due to their delusions. People with delusional disorder might become depressed, often as the result of personal or professional problems that com...
Drug Therapy: Nonprescription and Prescription Milder forms of pain may be relieved by over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Both acetaminophen and NSAIDs relieve pain caused by muscle ...
Infections: A brain infection or a severe infection in the body can impair a person’s level of consciousness. Toxins and drug overdose: Many different types of medications and drugs of abuse can have a rapid impact on the brain, potentially causing a coma. ...