Role of community pharmacists in cardiovascular diseases-related health promotion and dyslipidemia management in Malaysia: A nationwide cross-sectional study.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, imposing a significant burden on patients and healthcare systems. The role of pharmacists in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) is pivotal as they play an essential part in the healthcare team, particularly in medication management and patient education. Pharmacists are well-positioned to contribute to the prevention and control of CVD through various roles, including medication management and patient education.

Patient-centered education in dyslipidemia management: a systematic review.

Background: Dyslipidemia management is crucial to reduce mortality and morbidity from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Patients must be educated and empowered to enable them to manage their own diseases. Various methods of patient education, such as patient-centered education (PCE) or non-PCE (such as didactic education or any traditional form of education), have been implemented.

Development and Pilot Testing of a Booklet Concerning Medications That Can Increase the Risk of Falls in Older People.

Background: A common contributory factor to falls is the use of medicines, especially those commonly known as “fall-risk increasing drugs” (FRIDs). The use of FRIDs is common among older people (OP). However, OP and their family caregivers (FCGs) are largely unaware of FRIDs and their risks in increasing the risk of falls (ROF).

How Internet Websites Portray Herbal Vitality Products Containing : An Evaluation of the Quality and Risks of Online Information.

Background: Tongkat Ali (TA) or is a herbal medicine (HM) plant traditionally used to treat sexual dysfunction and enhance libido in men. Websites containing information about HM are abundant. However, studies have shown that in general the quality of websites containing information on HM is low.

Healthcare Professional Attitude and Social Support: How Do They Affect the Self-esteem of Physically Disabled People?

Context: The attitude of healthcare professionals and social supports give big influence toward self-esteem of physically disabled people.

Aims: To explore how impairments could affect the self-esteem of physically disabled people and how healthcare professionals and social support boost their self-esteem.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted qualitatively whereby face-to-face interviews were conducted among 10 participants with physical disabilities.