Volume 4, Issue 4

· pp. 191–239 · 11 articles

Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Published
Pages: 191–239
Articles: 11
Sections: 4
ISSN: e-ISSN: 2455-3255
Journal: JPPCM

Editorial Review Article Research Article SHORT COMMUNICATION

In this issue

Editorial

Forum Article
Growing Burden of Stroke, Recent Advancements in Management and Global Commitments: The Way Forward
Vivek Nambiar, Remya Sudevan, Amrutha Ajai, Vijay Kumar Chattu
pp. 191–192 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.45 · Published
Worldwide, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) are the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability. Strokes mainly affect individuals at the peak of their productive life. Despite its enormous …

Review Article

Review
Utilization of Statins in Reducing Comorbidities of Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
Mudasir Maqbool, Imran Gani
pp. 193–196 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.46 · Published
Background:Medical care for the patients with diabetes, especially medication regimens, has become more complex over time, producing a barrier to achieving evidence-based goals of treatment. National and international cl…

Research Article

Article
Knowledge of Tuberculosis and Influencing Factors among New Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Yemen
Mohammed Saif Anaam, Saud Alsahali, Saeed O. Alfadly, Mahfoudh Al-Musali, Khalid Siddeeg, Adel H. Aldhubhani
pp. 197–201 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.47 · Published
Background:Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious cause of illness in Yemen. Knowledge is believed to be associated with patients’ willingness to seek treatment and adherence to treatment.Objectives: To assess patients’ kno…
Article
Evaluation of Potential Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) Incidence in Critically ill Patients
Manisha Pal, Vinay Pawar, Dipak Bharambe, Uday Tewary, Maninder Singh Setia
pp. 202–206 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.48 · Published
Objectives: We evaluated the instances of potential Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) in critically ill patients in a private care center, Mumbai, India and studied the factors associated with these. Methods:This is a second…
Article
A Cross-sectional Study on Occurrence of Medication Errors in Outpatient Pediatric Department of Public Sector Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Akbar Jamshaid, Munir Abu Bakar, Shahzadi Komal, Masood Imran, Qamar-uz-Zaman Muhammad, Gillani Ali Hassan
pp. 207–210 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.49 · Published
Background:The knowledge of medication errors is an essential prerequisite for better healthcare delivery. Medication errors are potential errors and impart a significant burden on patient quality of life as well as econ…
Article
Rational Use of Antibiotics and Monitoring of Drug Interactions in Patients with Respiratory Tract Infection
Nahid Akbari, Ramakrishna Prudhivi, Shobha Naidu
pp. 211–215 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.50 · Published
Background:A respiratory tract infection (RTI) is considered as one of the commonest public health problem dealt with in primary care.Objective: To evaluate the prescribing pattern of antibiotics, drug interactions invol…
Article
Morbidity Profile and Self-medication Practice among the Non-Medical Workers Employed at a Private Health Care Institute in Mangaluru: A Cross Sectional Study
Sudarshan Pai U, Sneha Rachel Alexander
pp. 216–221 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.51 · Published
Background: Self medication is a public health concern at global level considering the rise of drug resistance cases. There are no published studies in India regarding the burden of self medication among Non medical work…
Article
Healthcare Provider’s General Perception and Attitude toward Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia
Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Sarah Abdullah Al-Hathlool, Marzooq Abdullah Marzooq Albadi, Maryam Ibrahim Almulhim, Yousef Aboshalaf, Mytham Al-Ethan
pp. 222–225 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.52 · Published
Objective:To explore the Healthcare professionals’ perception and attitude towards pharmacists in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a 4-month cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals’ perception towards pharmacists.…
Article
The Cost Analysis of Network Drug Information Services at Ministry of Health Institutions in Saudi Arabia
Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Sultan Mohammed Al-Jarallah
pp. 226–230 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.53 · Published
Objective: To explore analysis cost of network Drug Information Services at Ministry of Health institutions. Methods: It is cost simulation of a 2-months cross-sectional survey of all drug information centers at MOH Hosp…
Article
National Analysis of Network Drug Information Centers: Education, Training and Related Cost at Ministry of Health Hospitals in Saudi Arabia
Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Amani Abdullah Bahdailah, Arwa Kefah Alohaly
pp. 231–236 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.54 · Published
Objectives:To explore analysis of network Drug Information Education and training services with the related cost at Ministry of Health (MOH) institutions. Methods: This is a simulation of a 2-months cross sectional surve…

SHORT COMMUNICATION

Communication
Assessment of Elements Altering Sleep Duration and Improving Quality of Life in Patients
Ishrar SMG, Narayana G, Pavani A, Ravi Ramudu D, B Sahithi
pp. 237–239 · DOI: 10.5530/jppcm.2018.4.55 · Published
Background and Objectives:Sleep is a circadian, adaptive rhythm of inactivity. Alternations in sleep duration are due to irregular cycling or absent of sleep stages and circadian rhythms. The impact of sleep duration and…