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View article: Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the use of oral cephalosporins in community-acquired pneumonia in India
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to the use of oral cephalosporins in community-acquired pneumonia in India Open
Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity and requires extensive antibiotic treatment. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of …
View article: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in Respiratory Tract Infections: A Retrospective Observational Real-world Database Study in India
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in Respiratory Tract Infections: A Retrospective Observational Real-world Database Study in India Open
Introduction: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) presents a major worldwide challenge to public health, leading to significant levels of illness and death in India. The rise in antibiotic prescriptions during the pandemic raised concerns over …
View article: Revitalizing the skin: Exploring the role of barrier repair moisturizers
Revitalizing the skin: Exploring the role of barrier repair moisturizers Open
Background Moisturizers are designed to maintain skin health and treat dermatological conditions associated with impaired skin barrier function. However, differences in their composition account for the differences in their effect. Aims Th…
View article: Position of oral cephalosporins and its fixed-dose combinations in the guideline recommendations for the management of community-acquired infections
Position of oral cephalosporins and its fixed-dose combinations in the guideline recommendations for the management of community-acquired infections Open
Community-acquired infections (CAIs) represent a major burden for health-care system. This directly aids the emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms. India is not immune to it. This review assessed the current guideline recommendations…
View article: Position of oral cephalosporins and its fixed-dose combinations in the guideline recommendations for the management of community-acquired infections
Position of oral cephalosporins and its fixed-dose combinations in the guideline recommendations for the management of community-acquired infections Open
Community-acquired infections (CAIs) represent a major burden for health-care system. This directly aids the emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms. India is not immune to it. This review assessed the current guideline recommendations…
View article: Country data on AMR in India in the context of community-acquired respiratory tract infections: links between antibiotic susceptibility, local and international antibiotic prescribing guidelines, access to medicine and clinical outcome
Country data on AMR in India in the context of community-acquired respiratory tract infections: links between antibiotic susceptibility, local and international antibiotic prescribing guidelines, access to medicine and clinical outcome Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global public health. Selection of resistant bacteria is driven by inappropriate use of antibiotics, amongst other factors. COVID-19 may have exacerbated AMR due to…
View article: High-Dose amoxicillin supported with clavulanic acid as empirical therapy in acute otitis media
High-Dose amoxicillin supported with clavulanic acid as empirical therapy in acute otitis media Open
An increase in the daily dose of amoxicillin from 45 mg/kg to 90 mg/kg was introduced in late 2000 to respond to increasing presence of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP) in Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and in other respirato…
View article: High-Dose amoxicillin supported with clavulanic acid as empirical therapy in acute otitis media
High-Dose amoxicillin supported with clavulanic acid as empirical therapy in acute otitis media Open
An increase in the daily dose of amoxicillin from 45 mg/kg to 90 mg/kg was introduced in late 2000 to respond to increasing presence of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP) in Acute Otitis Media (AOM) and in other respirato…
View article: Tackling AMR crisis in India: Changing paradigm
Tackling AMR crisis in India: Changing paradigm Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important public health concern globally. For India, undoubtedly, AMR has had profound impact on its health & socioeconomic parameters. Several hospital and community-based surveys have indicated alarmi…
View article: Tackling AMR crisis in India: Changing paradigm
Tackling AMR crisis in India: Changing paradigm Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important public health concern globally. For India, undoubtedly, AMR has had profound impact on its health & socioeconomic parameters. Several hospital and community-based surveys have indicated alarmi…
View article: Tackling Worm Infestations with a Multifactorial Approach in the 21st century: An Indian Perspective
Tackling Worm Infestations with a Multifactorial Approach in the 21st century: An Indian Perspective Open
Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) or geohelminths are an important cause of morbidity worldwide. A large proportion of the infection burden occurs in India, including STH infections due to roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trich…
View article: A Prospective Study on the Prevalence and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from Various Clinical Specimen at a Tertiary Care Post Graduate Teaching Institute
A Prospective Study on the Prevalence and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from Various Clinical Specimen at a Tertiary Care Post Graduate Teaching Institute Open
In recent times, the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infection has become problematic because of emergence of resistance to antibiotics which is a cause of concern for all the clinicians and microbiologists worldwide. Infections caused …
View article: Assessment of Rationality of Fixed Dose Combinations Approved in CDSCO List
Assessment of Rationality of Fixed Dose Combinations Approved in CDSCO List Open
We could reveal that majority of combinations approved in last six years were found to be semi-rational and irrational. It is important to carry out detailed study in this area to establish the fact and increase rationality of combinations.
View article: USE OF FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS OF ANTIBIOTICS IN A SURGICAL DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL
USE OF FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS OF ANTIBIOTICS IN A SURGICAL DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL Open
Objective : To study the prescribing pattern and to assess the rationality of fixed dose combinations of antibiotics in surgical department of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study was carried…