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View article: Emphysematous Cystitis in an Immunocompetent Patient on an SGLT2 Inhibitor
Emphysematous Cystitis in an Immunocompetent Patient on an SGLT2 Inhibitor Open
Emphysematous cystitis is a rare, severe infection of the urinary bladder caused by gas-forming organisms like Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae). Common risk factors are female sex, chronic urinary infection, immun…
View article: Assessing level of awareness of atrial fibrillation among general public: a cross-sectional study
Assessing level of awareness of atrial fibrillation among general public: a cross-sectional study Open
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View article: Impact of Pharmacist-Led Intervention on Adherence to Inhalers, Inhalation Technique, and Disease Control Among Asthma/COPD Patients in a Resource Limited Center: An Interventional Study
Impact of Pharmacist-Led Intervention on Adherence to Inhalers, Inhalation Technique, and Disease Control Among Asthma/COPD Patients in a Resource Limited Center: An Interventional Study Open
Aashish Bhattarai, Rajani Shakya, Durga Bista Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, NepalCorrespondence: Aashish Bhattarai, Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, 4…
View article: Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Semiurban Nepal: Result From a Community‐Based Cross‐Sectional Screening
Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Semiurban Nepal: Result From a Community‐Based Cross‐Sectional Screening Open
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common morbid arrhythmia that can cause thromboembolic events such as stroke. Despite advancements in diagnostic technologies, a significant number of AF patients may remain undetected and undiagno…
View article: Patients’ Perceptions on Community Pharmacy Services of a Ward (10) of Kathmandu Metropolitan
Patients’ Perceptions on Community Pharmacy Services of a Ward (10) of Kathmandu Metropolitan Open
Overall, pharmacists were regarded as the most trusted health care personnel to contact. However, to facilitate the expansion of pharmaceutical care services, the public should be aware of their distinctive professional talents. It is reco…
View article: Antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation : the Tasmanian experience
Antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation : the Tasmanian experience Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disorder and is increasing in incidence and prevalence in ageing populations. It is estimated that 1.5-2% of the developed world suffers from AF. The risk of stroke and t…
View article: Antibiotic utilization pattern in burn patients admitted at tertiary hospital: A retrospective study
Antibiotic utilization pattern in burn patients admitted at tertiary hospital: A retrospective study Open
Burn patients are at high risk for nosocomial infection. Antibiotics are the key drugs for the treatment of infections. Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics increase both bacterial resistance and the cost of treatment. The introduc…
View article: Utilization of Free Maternity Services among Reproductive Age Women of Chepang Community in Nepal
Utilization of Free Maternity Services among Reproductive Age Women of Chepang Community in Nepal Open
Background: Approximately 287,000 women died globally from causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2010. Nepal is among the countries with high maternal mortality rates in South Asia region with estimated Maternal Mortality Rate 239/…
View article: Anticoagulant Use in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Has Prescribing Improved?
Anticoagulant Use in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Has Prescribing Improved? Open
Discordance between international guideline recommendations and anticoagulant prescribing patterns among patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) has been frequently reported. This study was designed to compare the anticoagulan…