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EditorialView abstract
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In order to access, comprehend, and use information to make decisions about their health, people must possess certain personal traits and social resources, which are referred to as health literacy. Patients’ ability to engage in complex disease management and self-care..... ReadMore -
Research ArticleView abstract
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Obesity is considered a worldwide epidemic, affecting more than half a billion adults [1]. In 2008, the prevalence of obese in- dividuals was 34% in the United States population [2,3,4] as com pared to approximately..... ReadMore -
OpinionView abstract
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One of the first contacts that a patient-consumer may make is to look within their residence for an over the counter medicine. The author suggests a world of difference between medications and their impact on the consumer patient. This article will provide a continuum of medications that begin with the placebo and end with a generic med of high efficacy [1]...... ReadMore -
Research ArticleView abstract
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Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis (ESRD on MHD) are at high risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and developing severe COVID-19 infection. An altered immunologic response to COVID-19 vaccines was reported in this population. This study aimed to assess the level of anti-Spike antibody 2 weeks after 4 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in patients on MHD...... ReadMore -
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Many countries around the world used remote consultations in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect patients and staff from infection. Aim: The goal of this review was to summarize the academic papers on patients’ experiences with remote consultations in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to inform future delivery...... ReadMore -
Letter to EditorView abstract
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Adherence can be particularly challenging for patients living with chronic conditions, because they are often required to take medication for an extended period, sometimes for the rest of their lives. Research has shown that 30–50% of prescribed medications are not taken as recommended, and there are numerous reasons why adherence may be difficult for patients to achieve. Poor adherence may lead to failure to reach treatment outcomes, the exacerbation of symptoms and deterioration of health...... ReadMore -
Case ReportView abstract
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A 55-years-old immunocompetent woman had vomiting and abdominal pain on fifth day of fever. Then, it confined to right iliac fossa on 7th day of fever in spite of bowel rest, parenteral remdesivir, fluids & electrolytes therapy and antibiotics. Nasopharyngeal swab PCR was positive...... ReadMore -
Mini ReviewView abstract
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The recent deaths of two of the great personalities such as Elisabeth II, always holding her Functions and her Role and, somehow, at the other end, to refer to J-Luc GODARD, who died by assisted suicide in Switzerland at 91 years leads us to reflect on a group over 80s. Age of 80s should replace the older administrative age of 75. The Seniors being considered representing 5,8 percent of the French population in FRANCE in 2015 against 2,8 % in 2005, pilot country after ITALIA..... ReadMore