Clinical role of silymarin in oxidative stress and infertility: A short review for pharmacy practitioners
Clinical role of silymarin in oxidative stress and infertility: A short review for pharmacy practitioners

Morvarid Zarif-Yeganeh; Mansoor Rastegarpanah

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, Pages 181-188

Abstract
  Silymarin (SMN) as an ancient plant has various therapeutic usage in many diseases. Almost all of its properties attributed to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Currently, ...  Read More
Allopurinol effects on residual renal function in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: Randomized controlled trial
Allopurinol effects on residual renal function in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: Randomized controlled trial

Firouzeh Moeinzadeh; Elham Kabiri Naeini; Mojgan Mortazavi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, Pages 189-195

Abstract
  There is increasing evidence to show that hyperuricemia may have a pathogenic role in the progression of renal diseases. We performed a prospective, randomized, controlled trial to ...  Read More
A randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of colistin loading dose in critically ill children
A randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of colistin loading dose in critically ill children

Shiva Fatehi; Hamid Eshaghi; Meisam Sharifzadeh; Bahador Mirrahimi; Mostafa Qorbani; Parin Tanzifi; Kheirollah Gholami; Toktam Faghihi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, Pages 196-201

Abstract
   Pharmacokinetic and clinical studies recommend applying loading dose of colistin for the treatment of severe infections in the critically ill adults. Pharmacokinetic studies of ...  Read More
Blood glucose control and opportunities for clinical pharmacists in infectious diseases ward
Blood glucose control and opportunities for clinical pharmacists in infectious diseases ward

Minoosh Shabani; Maryam Rashedi; Sareh Razzazzadeh; Ali Saffaei; Zahra Sahraei

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, Pages 202-207

Abstract
   Increased risk of infection following hyperglycemia has been reported in hospitalized patients. Sliding-scale insulin protocol is an out-of-date method; therefore, it is necessary ...  Read More
Empowering hypertensive patients in south africa to improve their disease management: A pharmacist-led intervention
Empowering hypertensive patients in south africa to improve their disease management: A pharmacist-led intervention

Enos M Rampamba; Johanna C Meyer; Elvera A Helberg; Brian Godman

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, Pages 208-213

Abstract
   Uncontrolled hypertension negatively impacts on mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a pharmacist-led patient counseling and education model to empower hypertensive ...  Read More
Evaluating the role of clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to improve adherence in hypertensive patients at a rural hospital in southern chile: A pilot study
Evaluating the role of clinical pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to improve adherence in hypertensive patients at a rural hospital in southern chile: A pilot study

Yolanda Espinosa; Pia M Córdova; Pola B Fernández; Felipe E Morales; Lorenzo A Villa

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, Pages 214-219

Abstract
  The majority of patients who receive antihypertensive treatment do not achieve adequate blood pressure (BP) outcomes. Adherence to antihypertensive therapy contributes to adequate control ...  Read More
Prevalence of self-medication for acute respiratory infections in young children in namibia: Findings and implications
Prevalence of self-medication for acute respiratory infections in young children in namibia: Findings and implications

Monika Kamati; Brian Godman; Dan Kibuule

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2019, Pages 220-224

Abstract
   Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-fives. However, self-medication and “self-care” care practices remain ...  Read More