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RPL37A is a potential biomarker for response to NCT and for prognosis. Additional studies evaluating HTRA1 and MTSS1 prognostic value are needed.

RPL37A is a potential biomarker for response to NCT and for prognosis. Additional studies evaluating HTRA1 and MTSS1 prognostic value are needed.Background Medication errors remain the second common type of preventable incidents reported in Australian hospitals contributing to a significant morbidity and mortality to the society. Objectives The primary objective was to evaluate the impact of multiple patient-centred and system redesign strategies on medication errors across an Australian Health service. The secondary aim is to assess the impact of these strategies on patients 'satisfaction. Methods Multiple patient centred and system redesign stratrgies were implemented to reduce medication errors across a 450 bed Australian hospital through optimising steps in the medication management cycle to improve patient care and experience. The various types of strategies have been implemented over 2.5 years (May 2015-Dec 2017) through successful engagement with various stakeholders including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and patients. Baseline data of total medication errors, the number of prescribing errors and medication errors with harm reported in the hospital's electronic incident medication management systems were collected for 6 months pre and post implementation of all medication safety strategies to measure their overall impact on the medication management cycle. A qualitative and quantitative standard patient satisfaction survey was also sought pre and post intervention phase. Results The various strategies were successfully implemented with stakeholders. The number of reported medication errors has reduced in the post intervention phase (656 vs 534). The total number of prescribing errors and reported medication errors with harm have also reduced post the intervention phase P  less then  0.0076 and P  less then  0.05 respectively. Error rates for common medications errors have significantly reduced, P  less then  0.001. selleck kinase inhibitor Additionally, patients' satisfaction has also increased, P  less then  0.0001. Conclusion Introducing multifaceted redesign strategies across hospitals coupled with a patient centred care approach drive excellence in healthcare.

A recent study israising concerns that dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors are associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism.

We aimed to assess the association between dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and venous thromboembolism using the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System database.

We searched the venous thromboembolism cases related to dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors from 2004 first quarter to 2018 first quarter. We compared dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors versus three groups (1) all other glucose-lowering drugs excluding insulins; (2) sulfonylureas and sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2 inhibitors; (3) sodium-glucose-cotransporter-2 inhibitors. In each comparison, we calculated proportional rate ratios and 95% confidence ratios by SAS 9.4.

We obtained 873 dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors-associated venous thromboembolism events. Compared to all other glucose lowering-drugs excluding insulins, the proportional reporting ratio for overall venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism were 0.92 (0.86, 0.99), 0.91 (0.82,1.01), and 0.82 (0.74,0.90), respectively; the proportional reporting ratio for portal vein thrombosis, splenic vein thrombosis, mesenteric vein thrombosis were 3.94 (2.96, 5.25), 10.80 (6.14, 18.99), and 4.98 (2.76,8.96), respectively.

Our analysis found no association between dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and venous thromboembolism risk, while moderate to strong signals of portal vein thrombosis, splenic vein thrombosis, mesenteric vein thrombosis risks were observed.

Our analysis found no association between dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and venous thromboembolism risk, while moderate to strong signals of portal vein thrombosis, splenic vein thrombosis, mesenteric vein thrombosis risks were observed.Background Prescription opioid use and related harms have dramatically increased in many countries. Objective To investigate pharmacists' preparedness and confidence to intervene when concerned about supplying prescription opioids and strategies used when concerned about supplying these opioids. Setting Online survey among a representative sample of Australian community pharmacists. Method Pharmacists completed an online survey about their concerns, comfort and strategies used when supplying prescription opioids. Correlates of comfort to intervene and active intervention strategies were explored using multivariable ordered logistic regression and adjusted odd ratios (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals were reported. Main outcome measures Comfort to intervene when concerned about supplying prescription opioids and pharmacists' discussing these concerns with the patient, and the prescriber. Results Most pharmacists were concerned about supplying prescription opioids to patients in the past week. Being female [adific factors such as gender and years of practice to help target pharmacist training may lead to increased comfort in discussing concerns related to prescription opioids, which in turn may improve communication with prescribers and patients.Background There is a paucity of studies in acute kidney injury in the intensive care unit, particularly in Sudan. Objectives The current study has estimated the incidence; risk factors and outcomes of subjects with acute kidney injury developed during admission to the intensive care unit at Fedail Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan. Methodology This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the intensive care unit during the period from July 2018 to June 2019. The data was collected from the clinical profiles of all adult subjects' who have met the published criteria for acute kidney injury. Analysis of association (Chi square test χ2) and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze data. Main outcome measure The development of acute kidney injury during the subjects' stay in the intensive care unit, length of hospital stay and death. Results From a total of 187 subjects admitted to the intensive care unit; only (105, 56.2%) have met the inclusion criteria (mean age was 61 ± 3.5 years). The main finding of the study was the high incidence of acute kidney injury 39%.