Clinical pharmacy services in an Iranian teaching hospital: Type, severity, resolution, and accuracy
Clinical pharmacy services in an Iranian teaching hospital: Type, severity, resolution, and accuracy

. Zahra Allameh; . Maryam Mehrpooya; . Shadi Baniasadi; . Fanak Fahimi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2013, , Pages 10-17

Abstract
  Objective: Clinical pharmacy services are improving in hospitals. For assessing the impact of these services, first it is important to exactly describe them by categorizing into ...  Read More
Quetiapine misuse and abuse: Is it an atypical paradigm of drug seeking behavior?
Quetiapine misuse and abuse: Is it an atypical paradigm of drug seeking behavior?

Sean Kim; Gayoung Lee; Eric Kim; Hyejin Jung; Jongwha Chang

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 12-15

Abstract
  Recent case reports in medical literatures suggest that more and more second-generation atypical antipsychotics (AAs) have been prescribed for off-label use; quetiapine (Brand name: ...  Read More
A comparative study of pre- and post‑menopausal breast cancer: Risk factors, presentation, characteristics and management
A comparative study of pre- and post‑menopausal breast cancer: Risk factors, presentation, characteristics and management

. Aruna Surakasula; . Govardhana Chary Nagarjunapu; . K. V. Raghavaiah

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, , Pages 12-18

Abstract
  Objective: Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide and is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Indian women. This study evaluates the differences between ...  Read More
Patients' knowledge and practice on disposal of medicines kept in households in South Africa: Findings and implications
Patients' knowledge and practice on disposal of medicines kept in households in South Africa: Findings and implications

Kesentseng Jackson Mahlaba; Elvera Anna Helberg; Brian Godman; Amanj Kurdi; Johanna Catharina Meyer

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 13-18

Abstract
   The disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medicines is a concern. Currently, there is little knowledge regarding their disposal among patients in South Africa. Consequently, ...  Read More
Network clustering and bibliometrics of pharmacology and pharmacy research outputs published by Iranian authors
Network clustering and bibliometrics of pharmacology and pharmacy research outputs published by Iranian authors

Mohammad Salehi-Marzijarani; Seyyed-Mohammad-Taghi Ayatollahi; Saeedeh Pourahmad; Marziyeh Zare; Payam Peymani

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 13-19

Abstract
  Evidence-based practice in medical sciences needs to publish confidential evidence that strongly depends on the research publications. This bibliometrics and network analytic study ...  Read More
Therapeutic effects of low-dose bismuth subcitrate on symptoms and health-related quality of life in adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A clinical trial
Therapeutic effects of low-dose bismuth subcitrate on symptoms and health-related quality of life in adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A clinical trial

Hamed Daghaghzadeh; Ardalan Memar; Yasaman Mohamadi; Nooshin Rezakhani; Parastoo Safazadeh; Sarina Aghaha; Payman Adibi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 13-21

Abstract
  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that causes abdominal pain or discomfort and alters bowel with no organic abnormalities. ...  Read More
Turkish community pharmacists’ self-report of their pharmacies’ physical atmosphere
Turkish community pharmacists’ self-report of their pharmacies’ physical atmosphere

. Simge Cagirci; . Selen Yegenoglu; . Mehmet Mithat Uner

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2012, , Pages 14-20

Abstract
  Objective: There is a great recognition that store interiors and exteriors can be designed to create feelings in potential customers which can have an important reinforcing effect on ...  Read More
Glycemic control after initiating direct-acting antiviral agents in patients with hepatitis C virus and type 2 diabetes mellitus using the united states integrated healthcare system
Glycemic control after initiating direct-acting antiviral agents in patients with hepatitis C virus and type 2 diabetes mellitus using the united states integrated healthcare system

Alicia Halim Wong; John Sie; Angela Chen; Basuki Gunawan; Joanie Chung; Nazia Rashid

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 16-23

Abstract
   Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Prior studies found that the eradication of HCV with direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents led ...  Read More
The effect of Vitamin D administration on intracellular adhesion molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 levels in hemodialysis patients: A placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial
The effect of Vitamin D administration on intracellular adhesion molecule-1 and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 levels in hemodialysis patients: A placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial

Afsoon Emami Naeini; Firouzeh Moeinzadeh; Sahar Vahdat; Akbar Ahmadi; Zahra Parin Hedayati; Safoora Shahzeidi

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 16-20

Abstract
   Vitamin D deficiency is quite common among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, and Vitamin D administration could reduce morbidity and mortality in these patients through ...  Read More
Prophylactic antiemetic effects of Midazolam, Ondansetron, and their combination after middle ear surgery
Prophylactic antiemetic effects of Midazolam, Ondansetron, and their combination after middle ear surgery

. Azim Honarmand; . Mohammadreza Safavi; . Mansoureh Chegeni; . Anahita Hirmanpour; . Masoud Nazem; . Seyyad Hamid Sarizdi

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 16-21

Abstract
  Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of midazolam‑ondansetron combination in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after ...  Read More
Changes in availability, utilization, and prices of medicines and protection equipment for COVID-19 in an Urban population of Northern Nigeria
Changes in availability, utilization, and prices of medicines and protection equipment for COVID-19 in an Urban population of Northern Nigeria

Mainul Haque; Abdullahi Rabiu Abubakar; Olayinka O Ogunleye; Ibrahim Haruna Sani; Israel Sefah; Amanj Kurdi; Salequl Islam; Brian Godman

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 17-22

Abstract
   Measures are ongoing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and treat it with medicines and personal protective equipment (PPE). However, there has been considerable controversy surrounding ...  Read More
Factors effective on medication errors: A nursing view
Factors effective on medication errors: A nursing view

. Akram Shahrokhi; . Fatemeh Ebrahimpour; . Arash Ghodousi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2013, , Pages 18-23

Abstract
  Objective: Medication errors are the most common medical errors, which may result in some complications for patients. This study was carried out to investigate what influence medication ...  Read More
Risk factors and the outcome of therapy in patients with seizure after Carbamazepine poisoning: A two-year cross‑sectional study
Risk factors and the outcome of therapy in patients with seizure after Carbamazepine poisoning: A two-year cross‑sectional study

. Ahmad Yaraghi; . Nastaran Eizadi-Mood; . Marzieh Salehi; . Gholamreza Massoumi; . Lejla Zunic; . Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 18-23

Abstract
  Objective: We aimed to investigate the frequency of seizure after acute carbamazepine poisoning and the important risk factors related to the outcomes of therapy.Methods: In this ...  Read More
Self-medication with modern and complementary alternative medicines in patients with chronic pain
Self-medication with modern and complementary alternative medicines in patients with chronic pain

Indu Jangra; Ashok Kumar Dubey; Ekta Arora; Basit Iqbal Peerzada

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 19-24

Abstract
   The study aimed to assess the prevalence, pattern, and determinants of the self-medication practices with modern and/or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies ...  Read More
Stability of antibacterial activity of Chlorhexidine and Doxycycline in bovine root dentine
Stability of antibacterial activity of Chlorhexidine and Doxycycline in bovine root dentine

. Abbas Ali Khademi; . Marjan Saleh; . Masoud Khabiri; . Sanaz Jahadi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, , Pages 19-22

Abstract
  Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the substantivity of chlorhexidine (CHX) and doxycycline bond to the dentin in diffusion disk method.Methods: A total of 92 dentin ...  Read More
Assessment of potential drug–Drug interactions in hospitalized cardiac patients of a secondary care hospital in the United Arab Emirates
Assessment of potential drug–Drug interactions in hospitalized cardiac patients of a secondary care hospital in the United Arab Emirates

Muhammad Zeeshan Khan; Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar; Pradeep Kumar Gupta

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 20-24

Abstract
   To identify the types, severity, and documentation grades of potential drug–drug interactions (pDDIs) and to identify the predictors of pDDIs among hospitalized cardiac ...  Read More
Patients'/clients' expectation toward and satisfaction from pharmacy services
Patients'/clients' expectation toward and satisfaction from pharmacy services

Mohammed Biset Ayalew; Kaleab Taye; Daniel Asfaw; Bethlehem Lemma; Filagot Dadi; Habtamu Solomon; Haile Tazeze; Bayew Tsega

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 21-26

Abstract
   Satisfaction is becoming a popular health-care quality indicator as it reflects the reality of service or care provided. The aim of this study was to assess the level of patients' ...  Read More
Double-disk synergy test for detection of synergistic effect between antibiotics against nosocomial strains of staphylococcus aureus
Double-disk synergy test for detection of synergistic effect between antibiotics against nosocomial strains of staphylococcus aureus

. Rasool Soltani; . Hossein Khalili; . Fateme Shafiee

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2012, , Pages 21-24

Abstract
  Objective: Synergistic effect between commonly used antibiotics against nosocomial multidrug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, if present, could provide a viable option ...  Read More
Assessing medical prescription forms as a communication tool in trans-european health care
Assessing medical prescription forms as a communication tool in trans-european health care

Afonso Miguel Cavaco; Miguel Mourato; Sofia Ferreira; Selen Yeğenoğlu

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 22-29

Abstract
  The objective of the study was to compare the medical prescription forms in European Union (EU) countries, evaluating their convergence toward the implementation of cross-border care, ...  Read More
Omega‑3 and Zinc supplementation as complementary therapies in children with attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Omega‑3 and Zinc supplementation as complementary therapies in children with attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder

. Bahman Salehi; . Abolfazl Mohammadbeigi; . Hamid Sheykholeslam; . Esmail Moshiri; . Fatemeh Dorreh

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 22-26

Abstract
  Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of zinc and omega‑3 supplements as adjunctive drugs in the treatment of attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...  Read More
Exploring cypriot pharmacists' perceptions about their role in cardiovascular disease prevention: A descriptive qualitative study
Exploring cypriot pharmacists' perceptions about their role in cardiovascular disease prevention: A descriptive qualitative study

Periklis Charalampous; Aliki Peletidi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 23-29

Abstract
   The age-standardized prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among the Cypriot population in 2017 was estimated to be 5552 per 100,000. Therefore, the CVD prevention in Cyprus ...  Read More
Self‑medication among undergraduate medical students in Kuwait with reference to the role of the pharmacist
Self‑medication among undergraduate medical students in Kuwait with reference to the role of the pharmacist

. Maryam Al-Hussaini; . Seham Mustafa; . Seham Ali

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, , Pages 23-27

Abstract
  Objective: The practice of self‑medication is growing world‑wide. It is associated with problems that may lead to potentially life‑threatening complications represent a priority to ...  Read More
Adaptation and validation of the screening tool of older people's prescriptions instrument for the Indonesian population
Adaptation and validation of the screening tool of older people's prescriptions instrument for the Indonesian population

Siti Fauziyah; Retnosari Andrajati; Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika; Maksum Radji

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 24-29

Abstract
   In this study, we aimed to prepare and validate an Indonesian version for the Screening Tool of Older People's Prescriptions (STOPP), which is an instrument to identify inappropriate ...  Read More
Hypercapnic hyperventilation shortens emergence time from Propofol and Isoflurane anesthesia
Hypercapnic hyperventilation shortens emergence time from Propofol and Isoflurane anesthesia

. Ahmad Yaraghi; . Mohammad Golparvar; . Reihanak Talakoub; . Hossein Sateie; . Ali Mehrabi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2013, , Pages 24-28

Abstract
  Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the effects of hypercapnic hyperventilation and normocapnic normoventilation on emergence time from propofol and isoflurane anesthesia.Methods: ...  Read More
Emergence agitation prevention in paediatric ambulatory surgery: A comparison between intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Clonidine
Emergence agitation prevention in paediatric ambulatory surgery: A comparison between intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Clonidine

. Anindya Mukherjee; . Anjan Das; . Sandip Roy Basunia; . Surajit Chattopadhyay; . Ratul Kundu; . Raghunath Bhattacharyya

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 24-30

Abstract
  Objective: Emergence agitation (EA), a short‑lived, self‑limiting phenomenon, arises frequently after the use of inhalational agents and hampers the implementation of pediatric ambulatory ...  Read More