Effects of carnitine on nutritional parameters in patients with chronic Kidney disease: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Effects of carnitine on nutritional parameters in patients with chronic Kidney disease: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Tahereh Gholipur-Shahraki; Awat Feizi; Mojgan Mortazavi; Shirinsadat Badri

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 57-68

Abstract
  Protein energy malnutrition is a common problem in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Scattered reports indicate that supplementation of Carnitine may improve patients' clinical ...  Read More
Comparing the effect of immediate versus delayed initiation of tacrolimus on delayed graft function in Kidney transplant recipients: A randomized open-label clinical trial
Comparing the effect of immediate versus delayed initiation of tacrolimus on delayed graft function in Kidney transplant recipients: A randomized open-label clinical trial

Maryam Ghadimi; Simin Dashti-Khavidaki; Mohammad-Reza Khatami; Mitra Mahdavi-Mazdeh; Mansoor Gatmiri; Farzaneh Sadat Minoo; Neda Naderi; Atefeh Jafari; Mohammad-Reza Abbasi; Ali Ghafari

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 69-76

Abstract
   Delayed graft function (DGF) is an early complication after kidney transplantation with negative impact on allograft outcomes. This study assessed the effect of delayed initiation ...  Read More
Dispensing of antimicrobials in Kenya: A cross-sectional pilot study and its implications
Dispensing of antimicrobials in Kenya: A cross-sectional pilot study and its implications

Mwasi Mary Ann Mukokinya; Sylvia Opanga; Margaret Oluka; Brian Godman

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 77-82

Abstract
  The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent of self-medication of antibiotics and dispensing practices in Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out ...  Read More
Meropenem utilization evaluation in a referral teaching hospital in Iran
Meropenem utilization evaluation in a referral teaching hospital in Iran

Peyman Naderi; Kiana Shirani; Rasool Soltani; Farzin Khorvash; Seyed Saeed Naji Esfahani

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 83-87

Abstract
  Inappropriate use of antibiotics is associated with detrimental effects including emergence of antibiotic resistance. This study aimed to evaluate the use of meropenem, an extended-spectrum ...  Read More
Impact of a pharmacist-driven spirometry clinic service within a community family health center: A 5-year retrospective review
Impact of a pharmacist-driven spirometry clinic service within a community family health center: A 5-year retrospective review

Michael J Cawley; William J Warning

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 88-94

Abstract
  This study was designed to describe the impact of a trained pharmacist in performing quality spirometry testing within a community family health center. Methods: This was ...  Read More
Trend analysis of medicine consumption based on therapeutic categories in Iran: 2000–2016
Trend analysis of medicine consumption based on therapeutic categories in Iran: 2000–2016

Alireza Yektadoost; Farid Ebrahimi; Mohammadreza Mashouf; Naghmeh Hadidi; Nasser Nassiri Koopaei; Abbas Kebriaeezadeh

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 95-103

Abstract
   Iranian healthcare system cost has been remarkably growing during the recent decades. Drug shortages and the economic effects of the sanctions have also exposed the pitfalls and ...  Read More
The effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in intensive care units: A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial
The effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in intensive care units: A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial

Vajihe Atashi; Ahmadreza Yazdannik; Hosein Mahjobipoor; Somayeh Ghafari; Reza Bekhradi; Hojatollah Yousefi

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 104-110

Abstract
  : Mouth dryness is one of the most prevalent problems in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It facilitates dental plaque formation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of Aloe ...  Read More
Cetirizine-induced fixed drug eruption
Cetirizine-induced fixed drug eruption

Srija Gopal; Selvalaxmi Gnanasegaran; Gerard Marshall Raj; Sakthibalan Murugesan; Mangaiarkkarasi Adhimoolam

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, Pages 111-114

Abstract
  Cetirizine, a piperazine-derivative second-generation antihistaminic, is used for a wide variety of disorders such as urticaria, eczema, and allergies. Adverse reactions due to this ...  Read More