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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMental Health, Quality of Life and Medication Use Among Care Home Residents and Community Dwelling Older PeopleMarie O’Neill, Assumpta Ryan, Paul Slater et al.In most countries, the prevalence of depression in care homes is substantially higher than among community-dwelling older people. Negative media reports and the stigma associated with long-term care perpetuates the belief that community care is associated with a better quality of life than nursing or residential home care. The aim of this paper is to investigate mental health, quality of … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2020 · 12,768 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSelf Medication with Antibiotics among Medical and Pharmacy Students in North IndiaBiplab Pal, Krishna Murti, Ashok Kumar Gupta et al.Self medication practices among the medical and paramedical professionals have been reported in many countries, however, very limited research was done exclusively on antibiotic in North India. This study was designed to assess the prevalence and pattern of antibiotic usage for self diagnosed diseases among the medical and pharmacy students. This was a questionnaire based cross sectional study conducted among … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 30 Dec 2016 · 13,702 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMedication Errors: Preventing Untimely DeathsCheryl Ann Alexander, Lidong WangMedication adverse events play a huge role in hospital deaths and morbidity in the US. This plays a large role in the public health of the US at large. Health education is a primary target for those taking medications. A quality assurance or improvement program that is appropriate to capture drug events and measure quality data is essential to prevent … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 19 Jan 2015 · 6,954 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEvaluation of Self-Medication Among Pharmacy StudentsRiham Waisi, Laila Mouslli, Osama Hussein Mohamed Ibrahim, Suleiman Ibrahim SharifTo determine the incidence of self-medication among Sharjah university students and the impact of medical knowledge on such practice. A pre-validated questionnaire was distributed to 200 pharmacy students during May, 2012. Data were analyzed using SPSS and results expressed as counts and percentages. The overall response rate was 85% with 98% of respondents being Arabs. Females comprised about 91% of … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 15 Dec 2012 · 10,376 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleObservations on the Relationship between Opioid Medications, Illicit Drugs and Heroin Use in Pain PatientsDavid AlanYee, Michelle Marie Hughes, Rabia Samady Atayee et al.Problem statement: Patients on chronic opioid therapy are monitored to detect illicit drug use in order to deter diversion of their prescription opioids and to ensure medication adherence. The addictive potential of opioid drugs and their similar binding sites in the brain may make them potential gateway drugs for each other. Recent reports indicate that oxycodone has a high probability … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 7 Jun 2011 · 7,957 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleComparison of the Analgesic Efficacy of Two Medications in Patients Receiving Dental Implants a Randomized Controlled TrialAlexander Saber, Abdel Rahman Kassir, Nada Naaman et al.The aim of this randomized control trial was to compare the analgesic efficacy of two commonly prescribed medications, mefenamic acid (Ponstan™ Forte) and lysine clonixinate (Dorixina®) in patients undergoing dental implant surgery. A total of 130 patients receiving dental implants were randomized into two groups: 75 treated with Mefenamic Acid (MA) and 75 with Lysine Clonixinate (LC). The primary outcome … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 16 Oct 2021 · 7,835 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleHIV Medication Adherence and Substance Use: The Smartest Women’s ProjectEliot Lopez, Deborah L. Jones, Mary Ishii et al.Antiretroviral (ARV) medication for substance users has been a controversial issue with respect to whether current substance users can successfully maintain their medication regimens. This study compared ARV adherence across current substance users, former substance users and those with no history or current use and the relative impact of a medication adherence intervention on all three groups. Of the 481 … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 7,193 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Prospective Evaluation of Antihypertensive Medications Safety and Efficacy in United Arab Emirates Private HospitalsMuaed Jamal Alomar, Claire Caroline StrauchProblem statement: Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for heart and cardiovascular diseases in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of antihypertensive medications in UAE private hospitals is important. The importance arises because of the high prevalence of hypertension in this multicultural region. This study evaluated the use of antihypertensive medications among … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,312 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffect of Laser Therapy in Inflamed Tissue by Medications Based on Iodoform Laser Therapy in Inflamed TissuePablicia Juliana Santos Tomaz, Michelle de Paula Farias, Marta Rabello Piva et al.This study aimed to evaluate the inflammatory response of the subcutaneous tissue of twenty rats when the use of iodoform with different drugs or not associated with laser photobiomodulation. In the dorsum of rats were introduced into tubes containing: Iodoform and calcium hydroxide (Ca (OH)2); Iodoform and Ca(OH)2, associated with Laser; Iodoform and Otosporin; Iodoform and Otosporin, associated with Laser. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 18 Jan 2013 · 6,945 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPrevalence and Determinants of Antibiotic Use by the Elderly in Marrakech, MoroccoNaima Aoutil, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed BouskraouiAntibiotics are essential for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections; however, their inappropriate use among elderly populations poses serious risks, including the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. Antimicrobial resistance has become a critical global public health challenge, with irrational antibiotic use being one of its primary drivers. In Morocco, data on antibiotic use among older adults remain scarce, particularly regarding … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1,365 accessesView PDFCite