Identifying high-risk population of depression: association between metabolic syndrome and depression using a health checkup and claims database by Takahiro Imaizumi, Takuya Toda, Michitaka Maekawa, Daisuke Sakurai, Yuta Hagiwara, Yasuko Yoshida, Masahiko Ando, Shoichi Maruyama

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Does disaster-related relocation impact mental health via changes in group participation among older adults? Causal mediation analysis of a pre-post disaster study of the 2016 Kuma... by Yoko Matsuoka, Maho Haseda, Mariko Kanamori, Koryu Sato, Airi Amemiya, Toshiyuki Ojima, Daisuke Takagi, Masamichi Hanazato, Naoki Kondo

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The MIGREX study: Prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among migraine patients by M. Torres-Ferrus, A.C. López-Veloso, V. Gonzalez-Quintanilla, N. González-García, J. Díaz de Teran, A. Gago-Veiga, J. Camiña, M. Ruiz, N. Mas-Sala, S. Bohórquez, V.J. Gallardo, P. Pozo-Rosich

“…However, migraine characteristics or use of preventive medication are not directly associated with sexual dysfunction. …”
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Migraine symptoms, healthcare resources utilization and disease burden in a large Polish migraine cohort by Marta Waliszewska-Prosół, Marcin Straburzyński, Ewa K. Czapińska-Ciepiela, Magdalena Nowaczewska, Anna Gryglas-Dworak, Sławomir Budrewicz

“…In the MwoA cohort, 1553 (92.5%) of participants declared the current use of some form of treatment, although only 193 (11.5%) respondents were currently on preventive medications. The most prevalent comorbidities included: chronic rhinitis (37.1%), allergies (35.9%) and low blood pressure (26.9%). …”
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The Potential Contribution of BRCA Mutations to Early Onset and Familial Breast Cancer in Uzbekistan by Abdulla Abdikhakimov, Mukaddas Tukhtaboeva, Bakhtiyar Adilov, Shahlo Turdikulova

“…To reduce the risk of developing cancer and to increase the likelihood of early detection, carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are offered surveillance programs and effective preventive medical interventions. Identification of founder mutations of BRCA1/2 in high risk communities can have a significant impact on the management of hereditary cancer at the level of the national healthcare systems, making genetic testing more affordable and cost-effective. …”
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Identification of natural peptides from “PlantPepDB” database as anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents: A protein-protein docking approach by Priyanka Bhandu, Himanshu Verma, Baddipadige Raju, Gera Narendra, Shalki Choudhary, Manmeet Singh, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Om Silakari

“…Still, there's no specific drug or preventive medication to treat SARS-CoV-2. This study was designed to demonstrate the efficacy of some anti-viral peptides obtained from a plant database i.e., PlantPepDB as potential ACE-2-Spike (S) protein complex neutralizers using a structure-based drug designing approach. …”
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Analysis of medical malpractice liability disputes related to novel antineoplastic drugs and research on risk prevention and control strategies. by Jinyu Luo, Zaoqian Zheng, Rongliang Yu

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the general characteristics of litigation cases of medical malpractice liability disputes (MMLDs) related to novel antineoplastic drugs (NADs), the drugs involved, as well as the common types of medical errors related to NADs and their damages in the process of diagnosis and treatment, with the aims of improving the level of rational medication use in the clinical application of NADs and actively prevent medical disputes.<h4>Methods</h4>The China Judgments Online was searched for the cause of action using the key word "MMLDs" along with the name of 77 kinds of NADs. …”
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On the Necessity of Development of the Criteria of Professional Suitability of the Workers with Arterial Hypertension by Grechkivska N.

“…The analysis was provided by 35 medical commissions in Kyiv that carried out preventive medical examinations for people working in hazardous and hazardous working conditions during 2009-2013. …”
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An Exposure-Based Video Game (Dr. Zoo) to Reduce Needle Phobia in Children Aged 3 to 6 Years: Development and Mixed Methods Pilot Study by Pat Healy, Celine Lu, Jennifer S Silk, Oliver Lindhiem, Reagan Harper, Abhishek Viswanathan, Dmitriy Babichenko

“… BackgroundNeedle phobia, which affects 19% of children aged 4 to 6 years, prevents many children from receiving necessary or preventive medical treatments. Digital interventions have been made to target needle phobia but currently rely on distraction rather than evidence-based exposure. …”
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Fixed dose combination drugs for cardiovascular disease in a prolonged humanitarian crisis in Lebanon: an implementation study by David Prieto-Merino, Pablo Perel, Éimhín Ansbro, Philippa Boulle, Ruth Willis, Sahar Masri, Sola Aoun Bahous, Lucas Molfino

“…Objectives This pre–post implementation study evaluated the introduction of fixed dose combination (FDC) medications for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) secondary prevention into routine care in a humanitarian setting.Setting Two Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) primary care clinics serving Syrian refugee and host populations in north Lebanon.Participants Consenting patients ≥18 years with existing ASCVD requiring secondary prevention medication were eligible for study enrolment. …”
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Risk Factors, Use of Preventive Drugs, and Cardiovascular Events in Diabetes Mellitus: The PURE Türkiye Cohort by Aytekin Oğuz, Mustafa Kılıçkap, Sadi Guleç, Yüksel Altuntaş, Kubilay Karşıdağ, Ahmet Temizhan, Özge Telci Çaklılı, Kevser Burcu Tümerdem Çalık, Miraç Vural Keskinler, Sumathy Rangarajan, Salim Yusuf

“…We evaluated risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular events, and the use of preventive medications in patients with diabetes mellitus using the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological Türkiye cohort. …”
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Real-world experience with 240 mg of galcanezumab for the preventive treatment of cluster headache by Heejung Mo, Byung-Kun Kim, Heui-Soo Moon, Soo-Jin Cho

“…Abstract Background Galcanezumab of 300 mg monthly is the FDA approved preventive medication for cluster headache (CH) during the cluster period. …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of Diyushengbai Tablet on Preventing and Treating Leukopenia Caused by Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Against Tumor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiaoqing Xu, Hongmin Li, Xiwen Hu, Juan Liu, Fang Zhao, Kaiyong Xie, Jun Wang

“…The results of meta-analysis showed that for preventive medication purpose, the overall incidence of leukocyte suppression was [RR = 0.74, 95%CI (0.59, 0.92), p = 0.006], and the white blood cell count was [MD = 1.12, 95%CI (0.95, 1.29), p &lt; 0.00001]; while for therapeutic purpose, the incidence of overall leukocyte suppression was [RR = 0.61, 95%CI (0.38, 0.95), p = 0.03], and the white blood cell count was [MD = 1.20, 95%CI (0.77, 1.62), p &lt; 0.00001]. …”
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Persistence, use of resources and costs in patients under migraine preventive treatment: the PERSEC study by Pablo Irimia, David García-Azorín, Mercedes Núñez, Sílvia Díaz-Cerezo, Pepa García de Polavieja, Tommaso Panni, Aram Sicras-Navarro, Antoni Sicras-Mainar, Antonio Ciudad

“…Methods Retrospective observational study with retrospective cohort design of individuals with migraine treated with oral preventive medication for the first time from 01/01/2016 to 30/06/2018. …”
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Determining the Causal Effect of Statins on Reducing the Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism after Ankle Fractures by Richard Fischer MS, Nour Nassour MD, Akhbari Bardiya PhD, Christopher W. DiGiovanni MD, Joseph Shwab MD, Hamid Ghaednia PhD, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani

“…Category: Ankle; Other Introduction/Purpose: It can be challenging to decide when to give preventative medication for venous thromboembolism (VTE). …”
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Supporting medication adherence for adults with cystic fibrosis: a randomised feasibility study by Daniel Hind, Sarah J. Drabble, Madelynne A. Arden, Laura Mandefield, Simon Waterhouse, Chin Maguire, Hannah Cantrill, Louisa Robinson, Daniel Beever, Alexander J. Scott, Sam Keating, Marlene Hutchings, Judy Bradley, Julia Nightingale, Mark I. Allenby, Jane Dewar, Pauline Whelan, John Ainsworth, Stephen J. Walters, Alicia O’Cathain, Martin J. Wildman

“…Abstract Background Preventative medication reduces hospitalisations in people with cystic fibrosis (PWCF) but adherence is poor. …”
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A population-based cohort study of coronary heart disease after a myocardial infarction : six-year follow-up by Wright, F

“…Most coronary preventive medications were initiated at either hospital discharge or within the first year. …”

Adoption and non-adoption of a shared electronic summary record in England: a mixed-method case study. by Greenhalgh, T, Stramer, K, Bratan, T, Byrne, E, Russell, J, Potts, H

“…There was no direct evidence of improved safety, but findings were consistent with a rare but important positive impact on preventing medication errors. SCRs sometimes contained incomplete or inaccurate data, but clinicians drew judiciously on these data along with other sources. …”

The health and economic benefits of the global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (2000-2014). by Turner, H, Bettis, A, Chu, B, McFarland, D, Hooper, P, Ottesen, E, Bradley, M

“…The economic savings associated with this disease prevention was then analysed in the context of prevented medical expenses incurred by LF clinical patients, potential income loss through lost-labour, and prevented costs to the health system to care for affected individuals. …”

Current Trends in Mucosal Melanomas: An Overview by Davide Adriano Santeufemia, Giuseppe Palmieri, Gianmaria Miolo, Maria Colombino, Maria Grazia Doro, Laura Frogheri, Panagiotis Paliogiannis, Giampiero Capobianco, Massimo Madonia, Antonio Cossu, Giovanni Lo Re, Giuseppe Corona

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