nes 'Sleep Drunkenness' Is Common and Linked to Other Behavior Issues By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: 'Sleep Drunkenness' Is Common and Linked to Other Behavior IssuesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2014 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Most U.S. Babies Get Their Vaccines: CDC By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Most U.S. Babies Get Their Vaccines: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/28/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/29/2014 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Teens Not the Only Ones Using Cellphones While Driving By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Teens Not the Only Ones Using Cellphones While DrivingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Flu Vaccines Offer About 6 Months of Protection, Study Finds By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Flu Vaccines Offer About 6 Months of Protection, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Awareness of Memory Problems Fades a Few Years Before Dementia: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Awareness of Memory Problems Fades a Few Years Before Dementia: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Black Women at Raised Risk of Carrying Breast Cancer Genes By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Black Women at Raised Risk of Carrying Breast Cancer GenesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2015 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Put Vaccines on Kids' Back-to-School List By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Put Vaccines on Kids' Back-to-School ListCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/19/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Genes Might Explain Hispanics' Added Longevity By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Genes Might Explain Hispanics' Added LongevityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/19/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Use of Cancer-Linked Fibroid Device Declines After FDA Warning By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Use of Cancer-Linked Fibroid Device Declines After FDA WarningCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Senior Years May Truly Be Golden for Happiness By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Senior Years May Truly Be Golden for HappinessCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Autism-Linked Genes Often Differ Between Siblings By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Autism-Linked Genes Often Differ Between SiblingsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Amphetamines Polluting Some Urban Streams: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Amphetamines Polluting Some Urban Streams: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Serious Reactions to Vaccines Rarely Recur: Review By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Serious Reactions to Vaccines Rarely Recur: ReviewCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Promoting Social Wellness in Your Community By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Promoting Social Wellness in Your CommunityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/29/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Eating Feeds 'Feel Good' Hormones in the Brain By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Eating Feeds 'Feel Good' Hormones in the BrainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Chronic Illness Can Plunge Young Adults Into Despair By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Chronic Illness Can Plunge Young Adults Into DespairCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/31/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/1/2017 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Pediatricians Make Change to Child Car Seat Guidelines By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Pediatricians Make Change to Child Car Seat GuidelinesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Climate Change Raises Athletes' Risk of Heat Illness By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Climate Change Raises Athletes' Risk of Heat IllnessCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Is Your Forgetfulness Reason for Concern? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Is Your Forgetfulness Reason for Concern?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Health Tip: Mental Illness Warning Signs By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Health Tip: Mental Illness Warning SignsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/29/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/29/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Regular Vaccines Advised With Multiple Sclerosis By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Regular Vaccines Advised With Multiple SclerosisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/28/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/29/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Health Tip: Preventing Kidney Stones By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Health Tip: Preventing Kidney StonesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/30/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/30/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Changes to CDC's COVID-19 Testing Guidelines Trigger Concern By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Changes to CDC's COVID-19 Testing Guidelines Trigger ConcernCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines Save Lives of Heart Failure Patients: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines Save Lives of Heart Failure Patients: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Teen's Democratic Convention Speech Brings Awareness to Stuttering By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Teen's Democratic Convention Speech Brings Awareness to StutteringCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Conservative Talk Show Host Who Railed Against Vaccines Dies of COVID By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Conservative Talk Show Host Who Railed Against Vaccines Dies of COVIDCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Teachers' Unions, Doctors Agree: Vaccines, Masks Crucial for Return-to-School By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Teachers' Unions, Doctors Agree: Vaccines, Masks Crucial for Return-to-SchoolCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes How Your Medicines Make Their Way Into Rivers, Lakes and Bays By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: How Your Medicines Make Their Way Into Rivers, Lakes and BaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/23/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Smart Phones, Watches Can Mess With Implanted Pacemakers By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Smart Phones, Watches Can Mess With Implanted PacemakersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2021 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Family History of Mental Illness Ups Odds for Postpartum Depression By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Family History of Mental Illness Ups Odds for Postpartum DepressionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/22/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/23/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Space Travel Speeds Up Aging, Weakening of Bones By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 4 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Space Travel Speeds Up Aging, Weakening of BonesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/4/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 4 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/3/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Vegan? Weightlifting May Protect Your Bones By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Fri, 5 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Vegan? Weightlifting May Protect Your BonesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/5/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/5/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes How Can I Stop Menstrual Migraines? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: How Can I Stop Menstrual Migraines?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes People Underestimate Impact of Random Acts of Kindness By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: People Underestimate Impact of Random Acts of KindnessCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Monkeypox Cases May Finally Be Ebbing, With Declines Seen in Europe, WHO Says By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Monkeypox Cases May Finally Be Ebbing, With Declines Seen in Europe, WHO SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your HealthCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/26/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes 9 Vitamins That May Help With Vaginal Dryness By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 3 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: 9 Vitamins That May Help With Vaginal DrynessCategory: Health and LivingCreated: 8/3/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/3/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Motion Sickness By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 8 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Motion SicknessCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 5/30/1999 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/8/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Vaccines Have Slashed Rates of HPV Infection in Young American Women By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Vaccines Have Slashed Rates of HPV Infection in Young American WomenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/22/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/23/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Helping Older Loved Ones in a Heat Wave By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Helping Older Loved Ones in a Heat WaveCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/25/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/25/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes When Removing a Big Kidney Stone, Get the Little Ones, Too By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: When Removing a Big Kidney Stone, Get the Little Ones, TooCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
nes Evidence-based management of symptoms in serious respiratory illness: what is in our toolbox? By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-10-30T01:30:15-07:00 Extract Living with a respiratory illness requires patients to manage a wide range of symptoms, many of which will worsen as a disease progresses. Breathlessness is a hallmark feature of respiratory conditions, occurring in almost all individuals with COPD and interstitial lung disease (ILD) [1, 2]. Cough is present in 78% of people with ILD and is frequently distressing, with physical, social and emotional impacts [1, 3]. Full Article
nes Multicomponent services for symptoms in serious respiratory illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-10-30T01:30:15-07:00 Background People living with serious respiratory illness experience a high burden of symptoms. This review aimed to determine whether multicomponent services reduce symptoms in people with serious illness related to respiratory disease. Methods Electronic databases were searched to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating multicomponent services that enrolled patients due to symptoms, rather than underlying disease, and provided at least one nonpharmacological intervention. The primary outcome was chronic breathlessness and secondary outcomes were health-related quality of life (HRQoL), cough, fatigue and adverse events. At least two authors independently screened studies, assessed risk of bias and extracted data. Results Five RCTs, involving 439 patients, were included. In comparison to usual care, multicomponent services improved breathlessness mastery (Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ) mastery scale, mean difference (MD) 0.43 points, 95% CI 0.20–0.67, three RCTs, 327 participants) and HRQoL (CRQ total score, MD 0.24 points, 95% CI 0.04–0.40, two RCTs, 237 participants). Fatigue did not improve with multicomponent services and no studies evaluated cough. No serious adverse events were reported. The one study evaluating mortality found increased survival in those accessing a multicomponent service. The certainty of evidence was very low, mainly due to detection and reporting bias. Conclusion Multicomponent services improve breathlessness mastery and HRQoL, with minimal risk. These findings support the use of multicomponent symptom-directed services for people living with serious respiratory illness. Full Article
nes The effect of graded exercise therapy on fatigue in people with serious respiratory illness: a systematic review By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-10-09T00:15:15-07:00 Background In adults with serious respiratory illness, fatigue is prevalent and under-recognised, with few treatment options. The aim of this review was to assess the impact of graded exercise therapy (GET) on fatigue in adults with serious respiratory illness. Methods Electronic databases were searched to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) testing GET (involving incremental increases in exercise from an established baseline) in adults with serious respiratory illness. The primary outcome was fatigue and secondary outcomes were health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and adverse events. Two authors independently screened for inclusion, evaluated risk of bias and extracted data. Results 76 RCTs were included with 3309 participants, most with a diagnosis of COPD or asthma. Reductions in fatigue measured by the Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire fatigue domain score were demonstrated following GET consisting of aerobic with/without resistance training (mean difference (MD) 0.53 points, 95% CI 0.41–0.65, 11 RCTs, 624 participants) and GET using resistance training alone (MD 0.58 points, 95% CI 0.21–0.96, two RCTs, 82 participants) compared with usual care. Although the mean effect exceeded the minimal important difference, the lower end of the confidence intervals did not always exceed this threshold so the clinical significance could not be confirmed. GET consistently improved HRQoL in people with a range of chronic respiratory diseases on multiple HRQoL measures. No serious adverse events related to GET were reported. Conclusion GET may improve fatigue alongside consistent improvements in HRQoL in people with serious respiratory illness. These findings support the use of GET in the care of people with serious respiratory illness. Full Article
nes Breathing techniques to reduce symptoms in people with serious respiratory illness: a systematic review By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-10-30T01:30:15-07:00 Background In adults with serious respiratory illness, breathlessness is prevalent and associated with reduced health-related quality of life. The aim of this review was to assess the impact of breathing techniques on breathlessness in adults with serious respiratory illness. Methods Electronic databases were searched to identify randomised controlled trials testing breathing techniques (techniques that aim to alter the respiratory pattern, excluding respiratory muscle training) in people with serious respiratory illness. The primary outcome was breathlessness and secondary outcomes were health-related quality of life and adverse events. Two authors independently screened for inclusion, evaluated risk of bias and extracted data. Results 73 randomised controlled trials were included with 5479 participants, most with COPD or asthma. Breathing exercises (pursed lip and/or diaphragmatic breathing) reduced breathlessness measured by the modified Medical Research Council scale compared to usual care (mean difference (MD) –0.40 points, 95% CI –0.70– –0.11, eight studies, n=323), although the effect did not exceed the minimal important difference. Yoga breathing also improved modified Medical Research Council score compared to usual care (MD –1.05 points, 95% CI –2.45–0.35, three studies, n=175). Breathing techniques consistently improved health-related quality of life in people with COPD and asthma on multiple health-related quality of life measures in comparison to usual care, with effects that generally exceeded the minimal important difference. No adverse events related to breathing techniques were reported. Conclusion Breathing techniques may improve breathlessness, and consistently improve health-related quality of life, in people with serious respiratory illness. These findings support the use of breathing exercises in the care of people with serious respiratory illness. Full Article
nes Opioids for the palliation of symptoms in people with serious respiratory illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis By err.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-10-09T00:15:15-07:00 Background People living with serious respiratory illness experience a high burden of distressing symptoms. Although opioids are prescribed for symptom management, they generate adverse events, and their benefits are unclear. Methods We examined the efficacy and safety of opioids for symptom management in people with serious respiratory illness. Embase, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched up to 11 July 2022. Reports of randomised controlled trials administering opioids to treat symptoms in people with serious respiratory illness were included. Key exclusion criteria included <80% of participants having a nonmalignant lung disease. Data were extracted regarding study characteristics, outcomes of breathlessness, cough, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and adverse events. Treatment effects were pooled using a generic inverse variance model with random effects. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool version 1. Results Out of 17 included trials, six were laboratory-based exercise trials (n=70), 10 were home studies measuring breathlessness in daily life (n=788) and one (n=18) was conducted in both settings. Overall certainty of evidence was "very low" to "low". Opioids reduced breathlessness intensity during laboratory exercise testing (standardised mean difference (SMD) –0.37, 95% CI –0.67– –0.07), but not breathlessness measured in daily life (SMD –0.10, 95% CI –0.64–0.44). No effects on HRQoL (SMD –0.42, 95% CI –0.98–0.13) or cough (SMD –1.42, 95% CI –3.99–1.16) were detected. In at-home studies, opioids led to increased frequency of nausea/vomiting (OR 3.32, 95% CI 1.70–6.51), constipation (OR 3.08, 95% CI 1.69–5.61) and drowsiness (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.01–1.86), with serious adverse events including hospitalisation and death identified. Conclusions Opioids improved exertional breathlessness in laboratory exercise studies, but did not improve breathlessness, cough or HRQoL measured in daily life at home. There were significant adverse events, which may outweigh any benefits. Full Article
nes Assessing Patient Readiness for Hospital Discharge, Discharge Communication, and Transitional Care Management By www.jabfm.org Published On :: 2024-10-25T09:26:14-07:00 Background: Discharge communication between hospitalists and primary care clinicians is essential to improve care coordination, minimize adverse events, and decrease unplanned health services use. Health-related social needs are key drivers of health, and hospitalists and primary care clinicians value communicating social needs at discharge. Objective: To 1) characterize the current state of discharge communications between an academic medical center hospital and primary care clinicians at associated clinics; 2) seek feedback about the potential usefulness of discharge readiness information to primary care clinicians. Design: Exploratory, convergent mixed methods. Participants: Primary care clinicians from Family Medicine and General Internal Medicine of an academic medical center in the US Intermountain West. Approach: Literature-informed REDCap survey. Semistructured interview guide developed with key informants, grounded in current literature. Survey data were descriptively summarized; interview data were deductively and inductively coded, organized by topics. Results: Two key topics emerged: 1) discharge communication, with interrelated topics of transitional care management and follow-up appointment challenges, and recommendations for improving discharge communication; and 2) usefulness of the discharge readiness information, included interrelated topics related to lack of shared understanding about roles and responsibilities across settings and ethical concerns related to identifying problems that may not have solutions. Conclusions: While reiterating perennial discharge communication and transitional care management challenges, this study reveals new evidence about how these issues are interrelated with assessing and responding to patients’ lack of readiness for discharge and unmet social needs during care transitions. Primary care clinicians had mixed views on the usefulness of discharge readiness information. We offer recommendations for improving discharge communication and transitional care management (TCM) processes, which may be applicable in other care settings. Full Article
nes Harnessing brain-body communication to understand cancer [Special Section: Symposium Outlook] By genesdev.cshlp.org Published On :: 2024-10-16T07:18:56-07:00 Solid tumors that arise in the body interact with neurons, which influences cancer progression and treatment response. Here, we discuss key questions in the field, including defining the nature of interactions between tumors and neural circuits and defining how neural signals shape the tumor microenvironment. This information will allow us to optimally target neural signaling to improve outcomes for cancer patients. Full Article
nes Ensuring availability of respiratory medicines in times of European drug shortages By erj.ersjournals.com Published On :: 2024-11-07T00:35:56-08:00 Extract It is of utmost importance that medicines are available at all times for our patients. Historically, medication unavailability has typically, if not exclusively, affected low- and middle-income countries [1]. More recently however, drug shortages have also been reported in high-income European countries [2]. Drug shortages have negative health consequences for patients [3], and a profound economic impact, with the need to resort to more expensive alternatives and demands on healthcare professionals’ time to find, prescribe and dispense alternatives [4]. Full Article
