Antibiotic prescribing patterns at a leading referral hospital in Kenya: A point prevalence survey
Antibiotic prescribing patterns at a leading referral hospital in Kenya: A point prevalence survey

Lydia Momanyi; Sylvia Opanga; David Nyamu; Margaret Oluka; Amanj Kurdi; Brian Godman

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 149-154

Abstract
   Antibiotics are essential with inappropriate use leading to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Currently, little is known about antibiotic use among hospitals in Kenya, which is ...  Read More
Antidepressant prescribing patterns in heart failure patients at residential aged care facilities in Australia: A cross-sectional study
Antidepressant prescribing patterns in heart failure patients at residential aged care facilities in Australia: A cross-sectional study

Ruba A.M. Marashdeh; Richard Parsons; Tin Fei Sim

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 69-74

Abstract
  Depression is associated with poor outcomes following heart failure. Information regarding the use and effectiveness of antidepressants in heart failure patients is lacking. This study ...  Read More
Prescribing and administration of opioid analgesics in residents of aged care facilities
Prescribing and administration of opioid analgesics in residents of aged care facilities

Areej Numan Hussein; Lynne Emmerton

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
   Optimal pain management in residents requires an understanding of prescribing and administration of opioid analgesics. This study aimed to describe opioid administration for elderly ...  Read More