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Narvaez-Rojas A, Arnaout MM, Hoz SS, Agrawal A, Lee A, Moscote-Salazar LR, Deora H. Info-pollution: a word of caution for the neurosurgical community. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s41984-022-00179-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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AbstractThe medical-patient relationship is facing pollution of information all over the internet, for physician and patients is becoming tougher to keep updated with the highest quality of information. During the last 20 years multiple evaluation tools have been developed trying to find the best tool to assess high-quality information, to date DISCERN tool represents the most widely spread. Information can be found on the surface internet and in the deep web, constituting the biggest chunk of the internet, informing and controlling the quality of information is a formidable task. PubMed and Google Scholar are the most important tools for a physician to find information, although multiple others are available; awareness must be raised over improving current strategies for data mining high-quality information for the patients and the healthcare community.
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Prely H, Herledan C, Caffin AG, Baudouin A, Larbre V, Maire M, Schwiertz V, Vantard N, Ranchon F, Rioufol C. Real-life drug-drug and herb-drug interactions in outpatients taking oral anticancer drugs: comparison with databases. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2021; 148:707-718. [PMID: 33914124 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03645-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Due to polypharmacy and the rising popularity of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), oncology patients are particularly at risk of drug-drug interactions (DDI) or herb-drug interactions (HDI). The aims of this study were to assess DDI and HDI in outpatients taking oral anticancer drug. METHOD All prescribed and non-prescribed medications, including CAM, were prospectively collected by hospital pharmacists during a structured interview with the patient. DDI and HDI were analyzed using four interaction software programs: Thériaque®, Drugs.com®, Hédrine, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) database. All detected interactions were characterized by severity, risk and action mechanism. The need for pharmaceutical intervention to modify drug use was determined on a case-by-case basis. RESULTS 294 patients were included, with a mean age of 67 years [55-79]. The median number of chronic drugs per patient was 8 [1-29] and 55% of patients used at least one CAM. At least 1 interaction was found for 267 patients (90.8%): 263 (89.4%) with DDI, 68 (23.1%) with HDI, and 64 (21.7%) with both DDI and HDI. Only 13% of the DDI were found in Thériaque® and Drugs.com® databases, and 125 (2.5%) were reported with similar level of risk on both databases. 104 HDI were identified with only 9.5% of the interactions found in both databases. 103 pharmaceutical interventions were performed, involving 61 patients (20.7%). CONCLUSION Potentially clinically relevant drug interaction were frequently identified in this study, showing that several databases and structured screening are required to detect more interactions and optimize medication safety.
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- H Prely
- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France.,Centre Pour l'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon, Université Lyon 1- EA 3738, Lyon, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France.,Centre Pour l'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon, Université Lyon 1- EA 3738, Lyon, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France.,Centre Pour l'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon, Université Lyon 1- EA 3738, Lyon, France
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- Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Department, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Pharmacy, 165 Chemin du Grand Revoyet, 69495, Pierre Bénite, France. .,Centre Pour l'Innovation en Cancérologie de Lyon, Université Lyon 1- EA 3738, Lyon, France.
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Drozdoff L, Klein E, Kalder M, Brambs C, Kiechle M, Paepke D. Potential Interactions of Biologically Based Complementary Medicine in Gynecological Oncology. Integr Cancer Ther 2019; 18:1534735419846392. [PMID: 31046491 PMCID: PMC6501502 DOI: 10.1177/1534735419846392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the potential risks of interactions between biologically based complementary and alternative medication (BB-CAM) and conventional drugs during systemic therapy in breast and gynecological cancer patients by analyzing the actual CAM-drug combinations from individual patients' records. METHODS From September 2014 to December 2014 and from February 2017 to May 2017, all patients (n = 717) undergoing systemic therapy at the Gynecologic Oncology Day Care Unit in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of the Technical University of Munich, Germany, were asked to participate in a questionnaire about all their medications. To assess the potential risk of CAM-drug interactions (CDIs), we initially utilized the Lexicomp drug interaction database. This assessment was then expanded with a systematic search of other digital databases, such as the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, PubMed, and MEDLINE as well as the Cochrane Library. RESULTS Among 448 respondents, 74.1% reported using BB-CAM simultaneously with their systemic therapy. The assessment showed 1 patient with a potentially clinically relevant CDI, where the interaction was based on a self-medicated combination of Echinacea and cyclophosphamide. Furthermore, 81 patients (18.1%) were thought to have interactions because of a combination of BB-CAMs and cytochrome P450 3A4-metabolized anticancer drugs. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrated high overall use of BB-CAMs by cancer patients undergoing systemic therapy. The analyses showed only 1 clinically relevant CDI.
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- Loisa Drozdoff
- 1 Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- 1 Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- 1 Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- 1 Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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Finnell JS, Snider P, Myers SP, Zeff J. A Hierarchy of Healing: Origins of the Therapeutic Order and Implications for Research. Integr Med (Encinitas) 2019; 18:54-59. [PMID: 32549816 PMCID: PMC7217399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The philosophy, principles, and theories of naturopathic medicine include the six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine and the Therapeutic Order. Together these constructs, describe the core principles of the practice of naturopathic medicine, as established by thought leaders throughout the formation and development of the profession. The naturopathic medicine research agenda (NMRA) set forth recommendations for the codification of the foundational theories of naturopathic medical practice. The "Therapeutic Order, Whole-systems, Evidence-based Research Standards" (TOWERS) initiative is proposed with the primary objective to conduct the rigorous evaluation of the Principles of Naturopathic Medicine and the Therapeutic Order constructs. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in the development of an evidence-base concerning the clinical theory, philosophy and principles of whole-systems naturopathic medicine. After over one hundred years of professional organization and formal practice, there is a need to translate these empirically derived constructs into an evidence-informed theory of naturopathic medicine.
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- John S Finnell
- Bastyr University Research Institute, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
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- Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Institute, Snoqualmie, WA; National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR; Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
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- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW Australia; NatMed Research, Division of Research, Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW Australia; Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Institute, Snoqualmie, WA
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- Naturopathic Medicine Institute, Vancouver, WA; National University of Natural Medicine; Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Institute, Snoqualmie, WA
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Sharma V, Holmes JH, Sarkar IN. Identifying Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage Information from Internet Resources. A Systematic Review. Methods Inf Med 2016; 55:322-32. [PMID: 27352304 PMCID: PMC4975632 DOI: 10.3414/me15-01-0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Identify and highlight research issues and methods used in studying Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) information needs, access, and exchange over the Internet. METHODS A literature search was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines from PubMed to identify articles that have studied Internet use in the CAM context. Additional searches were conducted at Nature.com and Google Scholar. RESULTS The Internet provides a major medium for attaining CAM information and can also serve as an avenue for conducting CAM related surveys. Based on the literature analyzed in this review, there seems to be significant interest in developing methodologies for identifying CAM treatments, including the analysis of search query data and social media platform discussions. Several studies have also underscored the challenges in developing approaches for identifying the reliability of CAM-related information on the Internet, which may not be supported with reliable sources. The overall findings of this review suggest that there are opportunities for developing approaches for making available accurate information and developing ways to restrict the spread and sale of potentially harmful CAM products and information. CONCLUSIONS Advances in Internet research are yet to be used in context of understanding CAM prevalence and perspectives. Such approaches may provide valuable insights into the current trends and needs in context of CAM use and spread.
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- Indra Neil Sarkar, Ph.D., MLIS, Center for Biomedical Informatics, Brown University, Box G-R, Providence, RI 02912, USA, E-mail:
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Templeman K, Robinson A, McKenna L. Resourcing the clinical complementary medicine information needs of Australian medical students: Results of a grounded theory study. Nurs Health Sci 2016; 18:321-7. [PMID: 26818009 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Revised: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of this study was to identify Australian medical students' complementary medicine information needs. Thirty medical students from 10 medical education faculties across Australian universities were recruited. Data were generated using in-depth semi-structured interviews and constructivist grounded theory method was used to analyze and construct data. Students sought complementary medicine information from a range of inadequate sources, such as pharmacological texts, Internet searches, peer-reviewed medical journals, and drug databases. The students identified that many complementary medicine resources may not be regarded as objective, reliable, differentiated, or comprehensive, leaving much that medical education needs to address. Most students sought succinct, easily accessible, evidence-based information to inform safe and appropriate clinical decisions about complementary medicines. A number of preferred resources were identified that can be recommended and actively promoted to medical students. Therefore, specific, evidence-based complementary medicine databases and secondary resources should be subscribed and recommended to medical schools and students, to assist meeting professional responsibilities regarding complementary medicines. These findings may help inform the development of appropriate medical information resources regarding complementary medicines.
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- Kate Templeman
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Rural Health, Monash University, Moe, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Rural Health, Monash University, Moe, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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