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A Study on Role of Pharmacist in Providing Advanced Patient Counseling in Medication Usage in General Medicine Department of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims at the implementation of pharmacist services in providing advanced patient counselling in medication usage in the general medicine department of an ESI hospital. Objectives: The key objectives of the study include Improving Patient safety initiatives, improving Patient health related outcomes, reducing work burden of Physicians and nurses, providing knowledge on medication usage. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a Prospective and observational study. (2) Study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Research Project on Identification and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in General Medicine Ward of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The study aims at identifying and reporting the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in general medicine ward of an ESI hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Objective: Prescription study, analysis and prevention of medication-related problems (ADRs), identifying and minimizing medication-related problems, improving patient safety initiatives, improving the patient health-related outcomes, reducing work burden of physicians, and providing better therapy to large number of patients. Methodology: Study Design: It was a prospective and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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A Study and Report on Impact of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Monitoring Practices in Promotion of Rational Drug Usage in General Medicine Departments of Hospital
Abstract: The present study reports on impact of pharmacovigilance and drug safety monitoring practices in promotion of rational drug usage in General Medicine Department of ESI hospital with an objective of identification and reporting of Drug Related Problems. It is a prospective observational study & conducted for a period of six months from November 2020 to April 2021. A sample size of 120 patients were randomly opted for this study, out …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–40 Read article
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A Preceptor Based Research Study and Report on Analysis of Doctor of Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacy Services Duringclerkship and Internshipward Round Postings in Hospital
Abstract: Clinical pharmacy is the branch of Pharmacy which is concerned with the science and practice of Rational Medication Use. Clerkship and Internship ward rounds refers to the Practice of Clinical Pharmacy Practice principles by Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) students. Aim: The Aim of the present study is the preceptor based analysis and report of Doctor of Pharmacy /Clinical Pharmacy Services during the Clerkship and Internship Postings at ESI Hospital, Indiranagar, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 19–31 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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An Outline of Poisoning at Kadapa (South India)
Abstract: The epidemiology of poisoning can be studied from different perspectives. Early correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment, conversely, are often lives saving. Therefore, the knowledge of the general pattern of poisoning in a particular region would help in early diagnosis and management of poisoning, which in turn should result in a reduction of morbidity and mortality. Retrospective observational Study was conducted for a period of six months in the general medicine …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 5–7 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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A Research Study and Report on Clinical Pharmacy Services Provided by Doctor of Pharmacy during their Clerkship and Internship Postings to a Tertiary care teaching Hospital.
Abstract: Clinical pharmacy is defined as the area of pharmacy concerned with the science and practice of rational medication use. Aim: The study aims at implementing clinical pharmacy services by Doctor of Pharmacy during clerkship and internship postings to patients at different wards of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences. Objective: Prescription study and analysis and preventing the medication related problems adverse drug reactions drug interactions, over dose), performing drug utilization …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Beyond Generalized Treatment: The Future is Personalized Medicine
Abstract: Personalized medicine, which is also called as precision medicine, is reestablishing the view of new healthcare by replacing the traditional "one-size-fits-all" approach with individual therapies made according to a patients unique genomic organization, environment, and lifestyle. This article talks about the scientific foundation, important applications, ethical challenges, and the significant potential of personalized medicine in enhancing the clinical outcomes. From oncogenic and genetic disorders to chronic diseases, the addition of …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Drug Resistance – Challenges & Ayurveda Solutions – Review Study
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance & anticancer medicine resistance has been the challenge to the medical fraternity. There are different theories postulated for developing medicine resistance, that has resulted in the debate regarding the efficacy of the medicine; there has been increasing concern as the time take for developing resistance is getting shorter and the time for development a molecule has remained constant or increasing. This resulted in medicinal resistance within few years …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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A General Review of Phyllanthus urinaria w.s.r to its Medicinal Effect
Abstract: Phyllanthus urinaria is a herb, with small and thin stem along with small green coloured fruit just like berry. This herb is used in much Ayurvedic formulation with countless medicinal property especially as hepatoprotective agent. It works as a miracle in hepatic disorder and maintains healthy function of liver. So, keeping in views of the hepatoprotective nature of the Bhumyamlaki, it was selected for the present study.
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Research Study on Navigating Medication Risks Through MFRS (Medication Fall Risk Score and Evaluation Tool) and DART (Drug Associated Risk Tool) Among Patients with Polypharmacy
Abstract: Background information: The advancements in medical science continue, but the safety of medication usage is still a question mark and has become a crucial area for researchers to focus on. In the need of the above, various scoring systems and tools have been developed in pharmacy practice research. Prior to the present work, we did a systematic review and meta-analysis and identified two such tools: the medication fall risk score …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Case Study on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Cervical Spondylitis with Bilateral Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and Psychosis under Evaluation
Abstract: A 55-year-old female patient was admitted in the general medicine female ward with the chief complaints of giddiness for three days, headache for three–four days (increases during exposure to light, sound and stress). She also complaints about nausea, vomiting on and off, giddiness on lying down and bending down, neck stiffness and pain in the both upper limbs for 5 years. Based on the subjective data’s obtained the prognosis was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Efficacy of Leech Therapy in the Management of Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Clinical Study
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic conditions and over half of the patients with OA report being limited in their daily activities because of pain. Physical activity and exercise reduce the pain, but do not relieve the cause. This study was done to emphasize the efficacy of leech therapy in the management of Waja-ul-Mafasil (osteoarthritis) in the Department of Moalijat (General Medicine), Govt. Nizamia Tibbi College & …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Evaluation of Intravenous Admixtures in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Abstract: Intravenous medication continues to expand and there is an increase in number of medications administered to each patient. There are no specific studies to identify the incompatibilities that commonly occur in hospitalized patients while administering these intravenous admixtures. The main aim of the study was to assess the potential incompatibilities associated with intravenous admixtures in tertiary care teaching hospital. The data for the present study were collected by patient interview …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Study and Report on Role And Impact Of Clinical Pharmacist in assessment of Prescribing Cascades In Antibiotics Usage For Infectious Diseases in Promotion of Rational Drug Usage
Abstract: ABSTRACT:A Prescription cascade occur when the healthcare providers fail to recognise that the new symptoms are actually the side effects of the medications under treatment. The study was based on the role and impact of clinical pharmacist in assessment of prescribing cascades in antibiotics usage for infectious diseases in department of general medicines and paediatric department at ESI hospital, Indiranagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The main motto of the study was …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A STUDY ON IMPACT AND OUTCOMES OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS, PRACTICES OVER ADR IDENTIFICATION, REPORTING AND MONITORING IN PROMOTION OF RATIONAL DRUG USAGE.
Abstract: The present study reports on impact of pharmacovigilance and drug safety monitoring practices in promotion of rational drug usage in General Medicine Department of ESI hospital with an objective of identification and reporting of adverse drug reactions. It is a prospective, observational study & was conducted for a period period of 8 months from Jan 2022 to Aug 2022. A sample size of 126 patients were randomly opted for this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 8–27 Read article
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Management of Warm Kabid Haad (Acute Hepatitis) by Unani Herbal Medicine
Abstract: Hepatitis, is a general term refers to inflammation of the liver, may be due to various causes mostly by the virus which leads to hepatocytes damage with subsequent cell death. Symptoms include fatigue, anorexia, nausea and right upper quadrant tenderness. In Unani system of medicine acute Hepatitis is known as Warm Kabid Haad has been described under the heading of Jaundice. For the management, several single as well as compound …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Allelopathic Nature of Cucumis Prophetarum Linn.
Abstract: ABSTRACTCucumis prophetarum Linn. is perennial, monoecious climber, commonly growing weed, belonging to family Cucurbitaceae. The whole plant of C. prophetarum is medicinally important. Plant pacifies vitiated dysentery, diarrheic diseases, flatulene, skin diseases, antivenin and general debility. Dispending medicinally uses, our study has found that this weed is allelopathic in nature. To check the allelopathic activity, C. prophetarum was assessed for the effects of their extracts on the growth of mature …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 16–21 Read article