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193 articles for “Drug information”
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Influence of Antibiotic Promotion Practices on Pharmacovigilance and Resistance Reporting Patterns
Abstract: The global escalation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a critical public health crisis, undermining decades of therapeutic advancements. While inappropriate prescribing and misuse of antibiotics are widely acknowledged contributors, the role of pharmaceutical promotion practices remains underexplored in influencing prescribing behaviors and downstream pharmacovigilance systems. This review critically examines how antibiotic promotion strategies – ranging from direct physician engagement to digital marketing – affect adverse drug reaction (ADR) …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Smart Phone Addiction and its Effect on Academic Performance of Physiotherapy Students
Abstract: Introduction: Now days, Information Technology (IT) turns into vital source of gaining knowledge and data from everywhere the world and it elevates the businesses identified with it. Clinical understudies and specialists broadly utilized PDAs for understanding books, clinical application, drug details, new mediation in illnesses and representation of X-rays from rest of the world. Objective: To evaluate the impact of PDAs innovation on academic performance of physiotherapy students. Methodology: a …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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A Practical Approach to Clinical Trials: Concepts and Methodologies
Abstract: AbstractClinical trial is a research study that is conducted on human volunteers to collect safety and efficacy data for health interventions (e.g., drugs, diagnostics, devices, therapy protocols). Clinical trial is intended to produce knowledge valuable for understanding human disease, preventing and treating illness and promoting health. Clinical trials can only be conducted after gathering satisfactory information on the quality and non-clinical safety of the product, and after taking Ethics Committee …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Redefining Global Healthcare Systems and Advancing Medical Innovation
Abstract: Health Services are being revolutionized with AI and ML through improved accuracy, efficiency and accessibility in the delivery of health care. With AI and ML, it is now possible for health care professionals to assess varying amounts of complex clinical data in a relatively short amount of time, therefore, creating opportunities for early detection of disease, increasing the odds of accurate diagnosis, and improving the ability to make informed clinical …
Published in International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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In silico Bioprospection and Identification of Propitious Herbal Mitigators Against Highly Virulent Pathogenic Strains of Bacteria Like Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
Abstract: Vancomycin resistance genes have been isolated from various strains of Enterococci, owing to the high rate of recombination and vast potential of disseminating resistant genes between Enterococcal strains. Various virulent factors contribute towards the dissemination of infections caused by such Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) strains, ultimately leading to a devastating state of environmental contamination and cross infection. Minimizing the prevalence of these strains by multiple control efforts therefore is of paramount …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Non-compliance to Antiepileptic Drugs in Tertiary Hospital: Factors and Outcomes
Abstract: Background: Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by epileptic seizures. As epilepsy is a treatable disease and antiepileptic drugs are used to treat epilepsy which demand strict adherence to the drug regimen. Objective: To identify the factors affecting non-compliance to antiepileptic drugs and to assess their outcomes among patients with Epilepsy attending Neurology OPD at tertiary care centre in Northern India. Material and Methods: It was a descriptive study and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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A Critical Analysis on Impact of Clinical Pharmacist based Medication Reconciliation Practice among Cancer Patients-A Prospective Interventional Study.
Abstract: Medication Reconciliation is defined as the process where the health care providers work with the patients to document communicate the comprehensive medication information by complete medication list and then reconciling it against what patient has been actually intended to take or taking in order to identify the drug related problems like drug interactions, medication errors and adverse drug reactions. Cancer patients are categorized as vulnerable population as they have many …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 36–49 Read article
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Psychiatric Diseases: First Do No Harm—Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract: Evidence-based drugs is an approach to medical practices that uses the results of patient care research and other available objectives evidence as a component of clinical decision making to provide the best drug equality. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) does not replace clinical judgment with the current best evidence. Evidence-based medicine seeks the best existing evidence from basic science to clinical research with which to inform clinical decision. Evidence-based medicine gives actual …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Microbiological Study of Respiratory Tract Infections in a South Indian Hospital
Abstract: This study was aimed to determine the common and clinically significant bacteria isolates in this environment. A retrospective study was conducted in the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences for the period of 6 months. Case sheets & microbiological reports from general medicine department were included in the study and out patients in general medicine department and other departments were excluded from this study. Klebsiella sps. (15.8%) was more prevalent …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study and Report on Assessment of Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns and Drug Resistance Among Various Infectious Diseases in Hospital
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance remains the biggest cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, the age standardized mortality due to infectious diseases in India in 2008 was 377 per 100,000 persons, which is considered as highest in South Asia. This has led to the increased prescribing of antibiotics even at unnecessary conditions, which increased the rate of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, which in turn resulted in the emergence of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–35 Read article
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Baseline Study about Basic Facts on HIV/AIDS
Abstract: AIDS education is important, especially for young generation; and school is the most important means of reaching out to them. This also applies to the recovering alcoholics and drug users who had been correlated with lifetime tendency towards high risk sexual behaviors. It is easy to think that AIDS is only meant to be worried by drug users, the LGBT community, or people having a lot of sexual partners. This …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) – A Drug Review
Abstract: Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn. belonging family Lamiaceae) is described as a sacred and useful medicinal plant in ancient literature. It is derived from ‘Sanskrit,’ which means "the incomparable one. Tulasi leaves have Katu- Kashaya Rasa, as well as Laghu, Ruksha and Tikshna Guna and Ushna Virya. It has proven pharmacological actions such as antioxidant, immune-modulatory, antipyretic, anticancer, chemo-preventive, radio-protective, anti-hypertensive, cardio protective, antimicrobial activity and many more. The present article …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Advances in Lung Cancer Detection and Diagnosis: An Integrative Approach Using Computational Chemistry, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
Abstract: Lung cancer is still one of the most common and lethal cancers globally, accounting for more than a million deaths each year. Prompt detection is important, and imaging techniques like chest X-rays, MRIs, PETs, CTs, and molecular imaging have become important tools. But still, even though all these techniques do not provide an accurate classification of the lesion, they have led to the development of computer-based high-resolution image analysis. Computer …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Prospective Study on Role of Doctor of Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacist in Identification, Reporting and Minimization of Medication Errors in Drug Dispensary (Outpatient Unit) of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: The aim of present prospective study was to assess the role of clinical pharmacist/doctor of pharmacy in the identification, reporting and minimization of drug errors in dispensary department of ESI Hospital, Bengaluru, India. A prospective, observational, non-interventional study was conducted at the department of ESI Hospital, Bengaluru, for a period of six months from October 2018 to March 2019. All patient-related information was collected as per case record form. Among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Therapeutic Potential of Sheetraj (Plumbago Zeylanica Linn.)-A Potent Drug of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Plumbago zeylanica also known as Sheetraj or Chitraka belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is one of the important medicinal plants which is used worldwide due to its therapeutic value. Therefore, this work carried out on Sheetraj has been, gathered, analyzed and reviewed using references from different sources like classical text and indexed journals. The aim of this review is to provide data or comprehensive information related to the chemical …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 40–51 Read article
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Consumer Awareness and Adoption Barriers of E-Pharmacy Services in Delhi/NCR: A Mixed-Methods Investigation
Abstract: Background: The rapid digitization of India's pharmaceutical market has positioned e-pharmacies as a transformative force; yet, consumer adoption remains significantly low despite growing awareness. Objectives: This study investigates consumer awareness levels, purchasing behaviors, trust perceptions, and adoption barriers regarding e-pharmacy services among urban Indian consumers. Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data were gathered via a structured questionnaire administered to 65 respondents in Delhi. Qualitative insights were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Improving Care and Sanitation Facilities of Public Healthcare Delivery System: A Patient - Provider Perspective
Abstract: Despite being one of the fastest economies of the world and having taken big steps to advance the country’s health status after independence, India still has a long way to go. India’s healthcare system is challenging, particularly because of huge population size, economic and social factors coupled with the increasing burden of communicable and lifestyle diseases. Public hospitals in our country are heavily utilized by lower income groups of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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A Short Review on CAR-T Cell Therapy in Cancer Treatment
Abstract: As an author in the present review, I have provided all the available information of CAR-T cell therapy like, definition, history of discovery, early FDA approval and types of clinical trials conducted, early manufacturers, current availability, preparation and mechanism involved, steps involved, adverse drug reactions, and its uses after referring to all available resources. I hope this review can be greatly helpful to all health care professionals, pharmacy, medical, nursing, …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Magnetic and Radioactive Nanoparticles for Improved Theranostics and AI Assisted Radiation Therapy
Abstract: Nanoparticles based therapeutic and theranostics technique is becoming an active area of research in nanomedicine. The sensitivity, biocompatibility, and stability of magnetic and radioactive nanoparticles determine their functionality. This research highlights the impacts of magnetic and radioactive nanoparticles on therapeutic techniques namely, cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue regeneration. Then, it is intended to brief a principal role of these therapeutic techniques to envisage theranostics medicine and radiation therapy using …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Pharmacophore mapping, 3D QSAR, docking, and ADME prediction studies of novel Benzothiazinone derivatives
Abstract: Background Tuberculosis is a major public health concern worldwide which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. DprE1 (Decaprenyl Phosphoryl Ribose 2’- Epimerase) is the most challenging target for development of novel anti- tubercular agents because it is a small protein and located into cytoplasmic membrane. So, novel anti-TB drugs did not bound effectively with it. DprE1 catalyzes the oxidation of the 2’ hydroxyl group of DPR (Decaprenyl Phosphoryl D- Ribose) …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 59–82 Read article