International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Nov 2020
Multicenter StudyReal-world assessment and characteristics of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in primary care and urology clinics in Spain.
To describe the real-world demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) as a result of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in Spain. ⋯ Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with BPH in Spain were similar in primary care and urology; however, assessment criteria to evaluate LUTS severity differ and are not completely aligned with clinical guideline recommendations. Increased use of recommended assessments may enhance optimal BPH management.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Nov 2020
Criticality of physical/social distancing, handwashing, respiratory hygiene, and face-masking during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Physical/social distancing, handwashing, respiratory hygiene and face-masking have been recommended as realistic counterstrategies to control the COVID-19 pandemic. These strategies have been critical in the fight against the present pandemic in many countries. Here we detail the background to such countermeasures, present some examples in different settings and finally emphasise that they should remain in place worldwide as a cultural and behavioural "new normal" until a vaccine or a decisive treatment for COVID-19 is developed and made available globally.