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View article: Enhancing growth and suppressing root rot in Phaseolus vulgaris using ginger powder derived natural antifungal agent for optimum disease control and crop health
Enhancing growth and suppressing root rot in Phaseolus vulgaris using ginger powder derived natural antifungal agent for optimum disease control and crop health Open
Chemical fungicides impart pollution, toxicity to non-target organisms and health risks. Utilization of plant derivatives hold potential as a valuable source of bioactive for both disease control and the promotion of plant growth. This stu…
View article: P070 Effect of insulin resistance on treatment response in moderate-to-severe psoriasis: a retrospective study
P070 Effect of insulin resistance on treatment response in moderate-to-severe psoriasis: a retrospective study Open
Psoriasis is associated with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance (IR). Recent studies have shown IR to be a predictor of response to various biologic treatments in patients with psoriasis (Huang D, Zhong X, Jiang Y et al. Insulin res…
View article: Development and characterisation of orally disintegrating flurbiprofen tablets using SeDeM-ODT tool
Development and characterisation of orally disintegrating flurbiprofen tablets using SeDeM-ODT tool Open
In this study, SeDeM–ODT parametric tests were performed to determine the use of ludipress as a directly compressible tableting excipient for the development of a flurbiprofen orally disintegrating tablet. The preformulation features of di…
View article: The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories
The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories Open
Importance Lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancers are important contributors to cancer burden worldwide, and a comprehensive evaluation of their burden globally, regionally, and nationally is crucial for effective policy planning. Objective To …
View article: Impact of Text Message Reminders on Drug Adherence in Post-Liver Transplant Patients
Impact of Text Message Reminders on Drug Adherence in Post-Liver Transplant Patients Open
Non-adherence among post liver transplant recipients may lead to serious consequences. Hence, there is a dire need to improve medication adherence, particularly among post-liver transplant recipients. Till date, no sufficient data has been…
View article: A Pharmaceutical Study on Quality Surveillance of Six Empagliflozin (10 mg) Tablet Generics in Pakistan
A Pharmaceutical Study on Quality Surveillance of Six Empagliflozin (10 mg) Tablet Generics in Pakistan Open
Sodium glucose co-transporters are a novel and potent class of anti-diabetic drugs. One of the members of this newest class of drugs is empagliflozin. It is considered as a favorable option for controlling type II diabetes mellitus. The ob…
View article: Microbial and Physicochemical Analysis of Non-sterile Pharmaceutical Liquid Products in Karachi Pakistan
Microbial and Physicochemical Analysis of Non-sterile Pharmaceutical Liquid Products in Karachi Pakistan Open
The pharmaceutical products and their therapeutic efficacy were comprised' due to the involvement of both physicochemical and microbial characteristics of the pharmaceuticals. However, liquid preparations are highly at risk due to the high…
View article: Isolated Pattern of Microorganism among Pediatric Patients with Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP) in a Tertiary Care Hospital Karachi
Isolated Pattern of Microorganism among Pediatric Patients with Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP) in a Tertiary Care Hospital Karachi Open
Background: The Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common condition with inflammation of lungs. The patients on mechanical ventilation or artificial breathings for 48 to 72 hours tend to developed this condition., which is a type o…
View article: Optimization of empagliflozin immediate release tablets (10 mg) using central composite rotatable design with response surface methodology.
Optimization of empagliflozin immediate release tablets (10 mg) using central composite rotatable design with response surface methodology. Open
Empagliflozin is a selective inhibitor of sodium glucose co-transporter II, given as mono therapy or an add-on treatment to reduce the glycated hemoglobin levels in type 2 diabetes. This work deals with designing, formulating and optimizin…
View article: Empagliflozin: HPLC based analytical method development and application to pharmaceutical raw material and dosage form.
Empagliflozin: HPLC based analytical method development and application to pharmaceutical raw material and dosage form. Open
The current investigation is based on efficient method development for the quantification of empagliflozin in raw and pharmaceutical dosage forms, as no pharmacopoeial method for the drug is available so far. The developed analytical metho…
View article: DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF COLOUR DOPPLER ULTRASOUND USING TWINKLING ARTEFACT FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF RENAL AND URETERIC CALCULI KEEPING NON ENHANCED CT KUB AS GOLD STANDARD
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF COLOUR DOPPLER ULTRASOUND USING TWINKLING ARTEFACT FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF RENAL AND URETERIC CALCULI KEEPING NON ENHANCED CT KUB AS GOLD STANDARD Open
Objective: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of colour Doppler ultrasound using twinkling artefact for the diagnosis of renal and ureteric calculi keeping non enhanced CT KUB as gold standard. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place …
View article: Prescribing Pattern and Cost of Fluoroquinolones in Pyelonephritis Patients Hospitalized in Tertiary Care Hospital
Prescribing Pattern and Cost of Fluoroquinolones in Pyelonephritis Patients Hospitalized in Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) impose a high burden on healthcare systems and are a frequent cause of hospitalization. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common illness affecting both males and females in almost all age group…
View article: The burden of cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia from 1990 to 2017: evidence from the Global Burden of Disease Study
The burden of cardiovascular diseases in Ethiopia from 1990 to 2017: evidence from the Global Burden of Disease Study Open
In Ethiopia, evidence on the national burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is limited. To address this gap, this systematic analysis estimated the burden of CVDs in Ethiopia using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2017 study data. The…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 and Stroke in a New York Healthcare System
SARS-CoV-2 and Stroke in a New York Healthcare System Open
Background and Purpose: With the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the current worldwide pandemic, there is mounting evidence that patients affected by the illness may develop clinically significant coagulopathy with thr…
View article: Global, regional, and national age-sex specific mortality for 264 causes of death, 1980–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016
Global, regional, and national age-sex specific mortality for 264 causes of death, 1980–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 Open
BACKGROUND: Monitoring levels and trends in premature mortality is crucial to understanding how societies can address prominent sources of early death. The Global Burden of Disease 2016 Study (GBD 2016) provides a comprehensive assessment …
View article: Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 333 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016
Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 333 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 Open
BACKGROUND: Measurement of changes in health across locations is useful to compare and contrast changing epidemiological patterns against health system performance and identify specific needs for resource allocation in research, policy dev…
View article: Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016
Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 Open
As mortality rates decline, life expectancy increases, and populations age, non-fatal outcomes of diseases and injuries are becoming a larger component of the global burden of disease. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Fact…