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Health priorities of the Nepal Government: Where are the essential medicines?
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Consumer behaviour towards counterfeit drugs in a developing country
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2012 , Article)Introduction Availability of counterfeit drugs is increasing, especially in developing countries. This fact makes it critical to develop new measures that can help to combat this problem. Objectives This study was designed ... -
Impact of a customized peer-facilitators training program related to sexual health intervention
(2012 , Article)This study aimed to develop and implement a customized training program related to the delivery of an integrated human immunodeficiency virus - sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) risk reduction intervention for ... -
Assessment of disease management of acute respiratory tract infection at community pharmacies through simulated visits in Pakistan
(2012 , Article)The present study aimed to document the state of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) management at community pharmacies in Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted at randomly selected 371 pharmacies in three cities ... -
Evaluation of pharmaceutical industry - Sponsored educational events attended by physicians in Pakistan
(2012 , Article)The objectives of this study were to identify and document various medical educational events attended by physicians in Pakistan. A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was undertaken with a representative ... -
Impact of connecting tuberculosis directly observed therapy short-course with smoking cessation on health-related quality of life
(2012 , Article)Background: With evolving evidence of association between tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco smoking, recommendations for the inclusion of tobacco cessation interventions in TB care are becoming increasingly important and more ... -
Are Sudanese community pharmacists capable to prescribe and demonstrate asthma inhaler devices to patrons? A mystery patient study
( Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica , 2012 , Article)Although community pharmacists have become more involved in the care of asthma patients, several studies have assessed pharmacists' ability to illustrate appropriately inhalation technique of different asthma devices. Many ... -
Evaluation of angiotensin II receptor blockers for drug formulary using objective scoring analytical tool
( Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica , 2012 , Article)Drug selection methods with scores have been developed and used worldwide for formulary purposes. These tools focus on the way in which the products are differentiated from each other within the same therapeutic class. ... -
Mothers beliefs and barriers about childhood diarrhea and its management in Morang district, Nepal
(2012 , Article)Background: In developing countries, mothers usually manage diarrhea at home with the pattern of management depending on perceived disease severity and beliefs. The study was carried out with the objective of determining ... -
Novel oral formulations of metformin in semi-solid matrices: Design, characterization and in vitro dissolution testing
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2012 , Conference Paper)Objectives: To formulate and evaluate oral dosage forms of metformin hydrochloride (MH) having sustained-release properties that would also increase MH bioavailability and address the shortcomings in the currently marketed ... -
Home diagnostic tests in the state of Qatar: A snapshot of public views, level of awareness and use
( Springer Nature , 2012 , Article)Background In Qatar, home diagnostic tests are available over the counter in community pharmacies. While possibly beneficial, these tests have the potential for harm if they are used in the absence of pharmacist counseling. ... -
Smoking cessation counseling in Qatar: Community pharmacists' attitudes, role perceptions and practices
( Springer Nature , 2012 , Article Review)Background: Smoking is a major public health problem in Qatar. The potential for community pharmacists to offer smoking cessation counseling in this country can be high. Objectives To determine the current smoking cessation ... -
Effect of serum lipoproteins on stereoselective halofantrine metabolism by rat hepatocytes
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2012 , Article)Experimental hyperlipidemia has shown to decrease cytochrome P450 3A4 and 2C11 expression and to increase liver concentrations and the plasma protein binding of halofantrine (HF) enantiomers. The present study examined the ... -
Improving type 2 diabetes patients' quality of life by using a community based interactive approach – diabetes mellitus strategy in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2012 , Article)The aim of this study was to improve diabetes patients' quality of life (QOL) by using a community based interactive approach – diabetes mellitus (CBIA-DM) strategy. This study was a time-series pre and post quasi-experimental ... -
A qualitative study exploring medical representatives' views on current drug promotion techniques in Yemen
(2012 , Article)Medical representatives are a key component of the marketing strategies used to convince physicians to prescribe targeted drugs. The perspectives of medical representatives on the extent and composition of pharmaceutical ... -
Impact of the CYP4F2 p.V433M Polymorphism on Coumarin Dose Requirement: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( Nature Publishing Group , 2012 , Article)A systematic review and a meta-analysis were performed to quantify the accumulated information from genetic association studies investigating the impact of the CYP4F2 rs2108622 (p.V433M) polymorphism on coumarin dose ... -
The influence of consumers' preferences and perceptions of oral solid dosage forms on their treatment
(2012 , Article)Background: Beyond the direct pharmacological effect of medicines, preferences and perceptions toward a particular oral solid dosage form (OSDF) play a crucial role in recovery and may reduce adherence to the prescribed ... -
Mothers' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding diarrhea and its management in morang nepal: An interventional study
(2012 , Article)Purpose: To assess diarrhea-related knowledge, attitude and practice through successive educational interventions. Methods: This was an interventional study conducted at nine different locations of Morang district, Nepal ... -
Pharmacoeconomic analysis of voriconazole vs. caspofungin in the empirical antifungal therapy of febrile neutropenia in Australia
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2012 , Article)In two major clinical trials, voriconazole and caspofungin were recommended as alternatives to liposomal amphotericin B for empirical use in febrile neutropenia. This study investigated the health economic impact of using ... -
Perception and attitude of general practitioners regarding generic medicines in Karachi, Pakistan: A questionnaire based study
(2012 , Article)Objectives: In developing countries out-of-pocket payments (OOP) are as high as 80% of healthcare spending. Generic medicines can be instrumental in reducing this expenditure. The current study is aimed to explore the ...