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14 articles for “Irrational use”
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Meta-Analysis on Antibiotic Resistance and Its Irrational Use in India: Need of Antibiotic Stewardship Program Implementation
Abstract: Antibiotic resistance is a major health issue in developing countries. This issue is increasing exponentially due to increased consumption, easy availability of medicine and higher incidence of inappropriate use. Moreover, India stands as one among the highest infectious disease burdened country in the world. This study aims to conduct a statistical analysis to find the association between antibiotic resistance and its irrational use in India. Thereby, emphasizing the need for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER ON PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FOR RISK OFPOLYPHARMACY PRESCRIPTION PATTERNS AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAl
Abstract: Background: Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications, has become a prevalent concern in healthcare systems worldwide. This prospective observational study aimed to assess the relative risk and incidence of polypharmacy while investigating its impact on patient outcomes and exploring strategies for minimizing its irrational use. Forms for complete case reports and informed permission were used in the data gathering procedure. The study had 68 individuals in all, including both …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Molecular Identification of Common Bacterial Infection in Chronic Otitis Media in an Outpatient Department of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Chronic otitis media (COM) is a chronic inflammation of the mucoperiosteum of the middle ear left which leads to profuse discharge from the ear and hearing impairment that may have a serious long-term effect on language, auditory and cognitive development and on educational progress. In the present study, the prevalence of culture-positive cases of an active mucosal variety of COM was 92.65%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (41.2%) was the predominant aerobic bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Antibiotic prescribing patterns in paediatrics at a tertiary care hospital in Mansa, Zambia
Abstract: ABSTRACTBackground: Antibiotics are one of the most widely used groups of drugs. Irrational and uncontrolled use of these agents both in developing and developed countries has resulted in an evolution of resistant strains in addition to poor health outcome. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prescribing pattern of antibiotics for paediatrics using WHO prescribing indicators.Methods: A cross sectional Retrospective study was conducted at Mansa general hospital, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 62–71 Read article
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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES (KAP) REGARDING ANTIMICROBIAL USE (AMU) AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS OF THANE DISTRICT
Abstract: Background: The commencement and expand of antibiotics/ antimicrobial resistance is a wide range of growing problem world-wide. Antimicrobial resistance is a topic of global distressed these days. Irrational and extravagant use of antimicrobial by the general public is one of the key factors responsible for this. As the pharmacy students are the subsequent prescriber so their knowledge and attitude in relation to public usage of Antimicrobial will make them essential …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Prescription Pattern in the Department of Pediatrics in a Tribal District Hospital of Andhra Pradesh India
Abstract: In rural and tribal regions of India, pediatric population is extremely vulnerable to diseases because of lack of awareness and substandard health care facilities. Hence we planned the study to know the status of drug prescription pattern in pediatric department of a tribal district hospital. Fifty hospitalized cases were included randomly in the retrospective study. Case sheets were analyzed for prescription related parameters. Majority of cases was in the age …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 Read article
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Prescribing Pattern of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs among the Specialists Doctors in Mymensingh City of Bangladesh—A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Irrational prescribing of medicines is a global problem, particularly in developing and transitional countries like Bangladesh, and so drug use patterns need to be evaluated. The aim of the study was to investigate the prescribing patterns of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) among the specialist doctors in Mymensingh city of Bangladesh. Prescriptions were collected from patients visiting different hospitals and pharmacies in different areas of Mymensingh city. A total number of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Agricultural Waste Management System by using Waste Product
Abstract: - Agricultural wastes are non-product outputs of production and process of agricultural goods which will contain material that may profit man however whose economic values are less than the cost of collection, transportation, and processing for beneficial use. Estimates of agricultural waste arising are rare, however they're typically thought of as contributory a big proportion of the whole waste material within the developed world. Agricultural development is typically in the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Study and Report on Due (Drug Utilization Evaluation) of Cardiovascular and Endocrine Disorders/Diseases in Inpatient Units of Hospitals
Abstract: In recent years drug utilization studies have become a potential tool to be used in the evaluation of health systems. On the process of drug utilization studies focus on factors related to prescribing, dispensing, administering, and taking of medication, and its associated events. Drug utilization data are available from databases- computerized or otherwise. From these databases different types of information, qualitative or quantitative or referring to a particular population are …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 11–32 Read article
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Budgetary Control and Timely Completion of Civil Engineering Projects Through Financial Management
Abstract: Financial management is critical for dealing with time delays and cost overruns in civil engineering. The methodology adopted in this study is questionnaires distributed to different construction professionals and surveys from some sites. Professionals consulted include engineers, contractors, and clients. Results show that most projects encounter time wastages, insufficient materials, and mismanagement of resources. Numerous time and cost management strategies assist in preventing cost overrun and schedule extension in civil …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Bacteriological Profile and Antibiogram Pattern in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Kota Region (Raj)
Abstract: Lower respiratory tract infections are the most frequent infections among patients. The consequences on increased drug resistance are far reaching, since bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract is a major cause of death from infections disease. This study was focused on obtaining a comprehensive insight into the microbial profile, its prevalence and the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of the isolates in lower respiratory tract infections. Sputum specimens were collected from …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Assessment Of Prescription Pattern Of Antibiotics In Geriatric Population At Tertiary Hospital
Abstract: Antibiotics is an anti-infective agent that are capable of Destroying and inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms and it is derived from Bacteria or Moulds that are toxic to other bacteria. Alexander Fleming in1928,accidently discovered Penicillin notatum . he found that penicillin notatum are extremely effective even at very low concentration. In elder population Aging process causes changes in nervous system, cognition , vision , hearing , memory, learning , intelligence …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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A Study to assess Prescription pattern in outpatient department of tertiary care hospital
Abstract: ABSTRACTBackground:Antibiotic resistance and irrational prescribing is a global concern, is particularly pressing in developing nations, including India, where the burden of infectious disease is high and healthcare spending is low. The Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) was established to develop actionable policy recommendations specifically relevant to low- and middle-income countries where suboptimal access to antibiotics - not a major concern in high-income countries - is possibly as severe a problem …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Quantum Key Distribution Based on BB84 Protocol
Abstract: Classical cryptosystem, which is based on mathematical complexity and irrationally time-consuming to decode, is endangered with the inception of quantum computers empowered with unprecedented computational processing along with sophisticated quantum algorithms. Thus requiring quantum cryptography and Quantum Key Distribution (QDK) protocol for secured key distribution. This thesis work contributes to the field of cryptography. First of all, it shows unconditionally secured QKD which is bound by quantum mechanics laws. It …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 26–32 Read article