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Salivary cystatin SN is a factor predicting iron bioavailability after phytic acid rich meals in female participants
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2020-11-12)Phytic acid is an inhibitor of iron bioavailability, but it has been suggested that individuals may adapt to phytic acid over time, and that the salivary protein, cystatin SN, may be involved. This study evaluated the ... -
A semi-automated urine chemistry analyzer
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The sense of coherence questionnaire in patients with rheumatic disorders
(Journal of Rheumatology Publishing, 1992-12)Aaron Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence (SOC) questionnaire with its 3 subscales is designed to measure strengths within individuals that allow them to survive in the face of extreme stresses, including chronic illness. We ... -
Sensitivity to change of the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and other clinical and health status measures in rheumatoid arthritis results of short-term clinical trials and observational studies versus long-term observational studies
(American College of Rheumatology, 1992-09-02)To obtain evidence concerning short?term and longterm efficacy of clinical and health status measures in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we conducted two observational studies: a 6-month study of 233 patients receiving methotrexate ... -
Sexual concerns and educational needs after an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
(Mosby, 2005-09)Patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) describe anxiety, fears, and other psychosocial issues, although sexual concerns are not well understood. -
Sexual concerns of cardiac patients: a psychometric analysis
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Sexual concerns of cardiac patients: a psychometric analysis
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015-12)The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Steinke Sexual Concerns Inventory-General Cardiac Version (SSCI-GCV) and to examine its use across multiple cardiac diagnoses. A sub-analysis ... -
Sexual concerns of cardiac patients: predictors and the influence of specific sexual activities
(SAGE Publications, 2015-02)Background: Addressing sexual concerns of cardiac patients is integral to comprehensive patient-centered nursing care, and instruments for use across cardiac populations are needed to promote this activity. Knowing the ... -
Sexual concerns of patients and partners after an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003-03)Sexual concerns of patients after an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) exist, but are not well understood. This study explored sexual concerns and educational needs of those living with an ICD and their partners. ... -
Sexual concerns of patients and partners at ICD implant
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkkins, 2013-11-26)Returning to sexual activity after an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a prominent concern of both patients and partners. Clinicians often do not advise patients about sex after an ICD, even though patients ... -
Sexual counseling after myocardial infarction
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Sexual counseling and cardiovascular disease: practical approaches
(Medknow in association with Editorial office, Asian Journal of Andrology, 2015)Patients with cardiovascular disease and their partners expect health care providers to provide sexual counseling to assist them in maintaining sexual quality of life. Evidence suggests however, that there is a gap in ... -
Sexual counseling of MI patients by cardiac nurses
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1995-10)This study examined the assessment of sexual concerns and the practice of sexual counseling with myocardial infarction patients in a convenience sample of 171 cardiac nurses from three hospitals in the Midwest. Seventy-five ... -
Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd., 2016)Introduction Sexual problems are common with cardiovascular disease, and can negatively impact quality of life. To address sexual problems, guidelines have identified the importance of sexual counselling during cardiac ... -
Sexual counselling for sexual problems in patients with cardiovascular disease (Review)
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2016)Background Sexual problems are common among people with cardiovascular disease. Although clinical guidelines recommend sexual counselling for patients and their partners, there is little evidence on its effectiveness. ... -
Sexual dysfunction in women with cardiovascular disease: what do we know?
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010-03)The problem of sexual dysfunction in cardiovascular disease has received attention in both professional and lay literature, particularly for men. There is only beginning awareness of the problem of sexual dysfunction in ... -
Sexual rehabilitation for cardiac patients with erectile dysfunction: A randomised clinical trial
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd., 2018-10)Background Sexual dysfunction is common in patients with either ischaemic heart disease (IHD) or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and has a negative impact on quality of life. Non-pharmacological treatment ... -
Sexual self-concept, anxiety, and self-efficacy predict sexual activity in heart failure and healthy elders
(Mosby, 2008-09)Little is known about sexual activity in patients with heart failure (HF), and existing evidence suggests that sexual activity is adversely affected. -
Sexuality and Chronic Illness
(Slack Inc, 2013-11)Sexual function is often affected in individuals living with chronic illness and their partners, and multiple comorbidities increase the likelihood of sexual dysfunction. This review focuses on the areas of cardiovascular ...