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10 articles for “crisis of drugs”
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Is Compulsory Licencing an Effective Mechanism for Lowering Drug Prices After Trips: A Research from the Available Evidence
Abstract: While Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) was expected to raise the prices of patented medicines, there was no agreement on the agreement's likely final impact on access because it contained instruments to address this issue. Compulsory licencing, for example, was viewed as an important countermeasure due to the facilitation of price reductions. However, little is known about how effective compulsory licencing has been in lowering the prices of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–27 Read article
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A Review on Corticosteroids: A Controversial Role in COVID-19
Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the known causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which emerged first in Wuhan Province of China has caused catastrophic health, social, and economic crisis worldwide. Several drug therapies were used with corticosteroids being one of them, believing to exert an effect in controlling the ARDS. Use of corticosteroids in patients with COVID-19 is common in clinical practice, but the efficacy and role …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Synthetic Highs in Urban India: A Quantitative Study of Synthetic Drug Use Among Youth in Maharashtra’s Metropolitan Cities
Abstract: Background: The increasing prevalence of synthetic drug use among urban youth is emerging as a serious public health issue in cities like Mumbai and Pune. The transition from traditional drugs to more modern ones, such as MDMA, LSD, and meth, is indicative of deeper global shifts fueled by urbanization, increased access to the internet, and peer pressure. There is an abundant increase in reports about the availability of synthetic drugs, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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The Dual Crisis: Antibiotic Resistance and the Discovery Void – A Review of Novel Therapeutic Strategies and Non-Traditional Approaches
Abstract: The global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most critical public health challenges of the 21st century, threatening to undermine decades of therapeutic success and rendering conventional antibiotic regimens increasingly ineffective. Parallel to the escalating resistance rates is a profound “discovery void,” characterised by a steep decline in the development of new antibiotic classes since the late 20th century. Together, these two interconnected crises create …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–65 Read article
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Regulatory Requirements for Pharmaceutical Product Registration in Zambia
Abstract: There is a significant burden of diseases in Zambia and its neighboring countries, such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and other ailments. These health challenges necessitate a high consumption of pharmaceutical products. Currently, the majority of essential health drugs in Zambia are imported from outside of Africa. This reliance on external sources presents an opportunity for new investments in the local manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Although Zambia may not be the largest …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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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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Antibiotics in the Modern Era: Challenges, Misuse, and the Fight Against Resistance
Abstract: Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics in human medicine, agriculture, and environmental pollution. It is one of the biggest public health risks of the 21st century. The discovery of new antibiotics slowdown and the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms has highlighted the urgent need to Creative approaches to fighting opposition. This review explores the current challenges in antibiotic use, the factors driving resistance, and the strategies being implemented to address …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 57–70 Read article
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Role of Healthcare Management in Pandemic of COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 was first reported on December 19, 2019, in the city of Wuhan Hubei in China. It has since spread to more than 210 countries and regions. This severe acute respiratory syndrome is spread over by the coronavirus with trouble in breathing and flu-like symptoms. The disease caused by virus was called COVID-19. Over 2.2 million people worldwide have died. The United States is the most affected country with 0.7 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A study on Antibiotic Resistance: An Analysis of Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
Abstract: Antibiotic resistance (AR) represents one of the most critical existential threats to global public health, rapidly eroding the efficacy of established antimicrobial therapies and portending a return to the pre-antibiotic era. This analysis explores the intricate molecular landscape defining this crisis, focusing specifically on the primary mechanisms of action (MoA) utilized by major antibiotic classes—including cell wall inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors, and nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors—and the corresponding, diverse mechanisms …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–21 Read article
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Bionanocomposites in Green Synthesis of Bioplastics - The Composite Materials of Future & Their Role in Circular Bio-Economy
Abstract: The pervasive use of petroleum-derived plastics has caused severe environmental pollution, accumulating in landfills and oceans while threatening human and animal health. This ecological crisis has accelerated an urgent transition toward biodegradable polymers within the circular bioeconomy. Bionanocomposites, comprising a biodegradable polymer matrix integrated with nanoscale fillers, successfully bridge the gap between high industrial performance and environmental responsibility. By incorporating advanced nanofillers such as cellulose nanocrystals, chitin nanofibers, layered silicates …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article