Journal of Young Pharmacists
Volume 10, Issue 4
· pp. 381–499 · 26 articles
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- Pages
- 381–499
- Articles
- 26
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- Print - 0975-1483 | Online - 0975-1505
- Journal
- JYP
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Vitamin D in Health and Disease – An Update
Nishanthi Anandabaskar, Sandhiya Selvarajan, Sadishkumar Kamalanathan
pp. 381–387 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.85 · Published
The importance of vitamin D in health and disease is being increasingly recognized nowadays and lots of research is being carried out in this area. Thus, it is essential to understand about this vitamin and this narrativ…
- Review
Protective Effects of Vitamin D –A Review Article
Athira Sreelatha, Nidhin Varghese Sam, Roshni Pushpa Raghavan
pp. 388–391 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.86 · Published
Vitamin constituents of our diet are well known to affect the immune system. Vitamin D has essential roles in bone metabolism and modulating immune processes mainly lymphocyte activation by its proliferation. Vitamin D d…
Original Article
- Article
Evaluation of Deuterium-Labeled Internal Standard for the Measurement of Venetoclax by HPLC-ESI -Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Srikanth Inturi, Ratna Kumari Yejerla, Naga Suresh Kumar Jujjuru, Prameela Rani Avula
pp. 392–398 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.87 · Published
Objective: Venetoclax is a selective, potent, first-in-class BCL-2 inhibitor that restores apoptosis in cancer cells and has demonstrated clinical efficacy in a variety of haematological malignancies. There is no reporte…
- Article
Micro-Raman Spectroscopy, Colour Stability, Roughness and Mass Variation of Removable Partial Dentures after Cleansing with White Wine Vinegar
Alene Silva Melo Araújo, Paula Ramalho Franca Flores, Victor Pinheiro Feitosa, Lídia Audrey Rocha Valadas, Diego Martins de Paula, Nicole de Mello Fiallos, Igor Ribeiro Rola, José Antero Soares Rola, Ana Cristina de Mello Fiallos
pp. 399–403 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.88 · Published
Objective:The aim of this study was to analyze the in vitro effect of White Wine Vinegar (WWV) on surface properties of removable partial dentures’ (RPD) components. Methods: Thirty specimens of one artificial teeth and …
- Article
Formulation and Stability Testing of Nanoemulsion Lotion Containing Centella asiatica Extract
Muthia Hanifah, Mahdi Jufri
pp. 404–408 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.89 · Published
Objective: Centella asiatica (Pegagan) contains asiaticoside for treatment of striae patients by increasing the synthesis of collagen. Asiaticoside has a large hydrophilic molecule (959.12 g/mol), causing difficulty in p…
- Article
Investigation of Effect of Ripening and Processing on Prebiotic Potential of Banana
Jayashri Gajananrao Mahore, Satish Vasudeo Shirolkar
pp. 409–413 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.90 · Published
Objective: Daily consumption of raw banana improves human health because of its resistant starch. Breakdown of starch during ripening and processing, makes it unavailable for fermentation by gut microbiota. The objective…
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Antifungal Effect of Three Local Malaysian Honeys on Selected Pathogenic Fungi of Otomycosis: An in vitro Evaluation
Zubaidah Hamid, Irfan Mohamad, Azian Harun, Rosdan Salim, Siti Amrah Sulaiman
pp. 414–417 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.91 · Published
Background: Otomycosis has been reported to be prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The causative pathogens causing otomycosis include Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans, for which the antifungal treatment…
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Effect of Treatment with Conjugated Linoleic Acid on the Enzyme Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase in Albino Mice
Bhyravavajhula Lalitha Devi, Muthiah Nagasundaram, Kasturi Satyanarayana Murthy, Chintada Ganapati Swamy
pp. 418–421 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.92 · Published
Background: Conjugated Linoleic Acid is an omega-6 fatty acid with potential health benefits. The objective of the present study is to study the effect of Conjugated Linoleic Acid on the enzyme Carnitine Palmitoyl Transf…
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Cardioprotective Activity of Flavonoid Fraction of Gymnema Sylvestre Leaves on Doxorubicin Induced Cardiac Damage
Bhupalam Pradeepkumar, Akkiraju Sudheer, Talla Srinath Reddy, Kanala Somasekhar Reddy, Goruntla Narayana, Kasturi Veerabhadrappa
pp. 422–426 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.93 · Published
Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the Cardioprotective activity of flavonoid fraction of Gymnema Sylvestre leaves on doxorubicin induced cardiac damage in rats. Method: The rats were divided into four…
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Translation and Validation of Patient Satisfaction with Pharmacist Services Questionnaire (PSPSQ 2.0)
Mohamed Azmi Hassali, Fahad Saleem, Ashutosh Kumar Verma, Weng Yan Choy, Ahmed Ibrahim Nouri, Mohd Fadli Mohd Asmani
pp. 427–432 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.94 · Published
Objective: To assess the psychometric properties of the PSPSQ 2.0, an instrument to measure patient satisfaction with pharmacist services in a clinical setting. Methods: An observational study design was conducted in Ipo…
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An Evaluation of Pharmacological Management of Pemphigus Vulgaris and its Impact on Quality of Life
Panchal Kiran M, Gandhi Anuradha M, Patel Prakruti P, Sutaria Amita, Desai Mira K
pp. 433–438 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.95 · Published
Objectives: To study use, effect and adverse drug reaction (ADR) of the drugs and its impact on quality of life in patients suffering from Pemphigus vulgaris (PV). Materials and Methods: Prospective, observational study …
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Assessment of Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes in the use of Information Technology to Support Hospital Pharmacists Clinical Practice: Development and Validation of a Questionnaire
Eugenie Desirèe Rabelo Néri, David John Woods, Marta Maria de França Fonteles
pp. 439–443 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.96 · Published
Background: This study aimed to describe the steps to construct and validate a questionnaire to identify the knowledge, skills and attitudes of hospital pharmacists in the use of information technology and electronic too…
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A Comparative Study of Data Mining Algorithms used for Signal Detection in FDA AERS Database
Viswam Subeesh, Eswaran Maheswari, Ganesan Rajalekshmi Saraswathy, Ann Mary Swaroop, Satya Sai Minnikanti
pp. 444–449 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.97 · Published
Objective: Signal detection is a technique in pharmacovigilance for the early detection of new, rare reactions (desired or undesired) of a drug. This study aims to compare and appraise the performance of data mining algo…
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Incidence of Drug-Drug Interactions among Patients Admitted to the Department of General Medicine in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Namrata Bajracharya, Ann Mary Swaroop, Saraswathy Ganesan Rajalekshmi, Subeesh K Viswam, Maheswari E
pp. 450–455 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.98 · Published
Background: Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) contribute to increased rate of morbidity and mortality increasing the need for intense monitoring of patient safety which can be achieved by detecting and preventing morbidities…
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Knowledge and Practice of Beauty Salon Owners towards Notification of Cosmetics: Findings from the State of Sarawak, Malaysia
Chuo Yew Ting, Shing Chyi Loo, Eng Chun Tee, Wei Chern Ang, Jessie Tnay, Hiram Ting, Abu Hassan Alshaari Abd Jabar
pp. 456–459 · DOI: JYoungPharm-10-4-456 · Published
Background: Malaysia Ministry of Health regulates all cosmetics in the market through notification of cosmetics (NOC) under the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984. This study investigated the knowledge and p…
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Identification of Drug Related Problems by Clinical Pharmacist in Prescriptions with Polypharmacy: A Prospective Interventional Study
Mohan Greeshma, Selvan Lincy, Eswaran Maheswari, Shankar Tharanath, Subeesh Viswam
pp. 460–465 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.100 · Published
Objectives: Drug Related Problems (DRPs) and prescriptions with polypharmacy may lead to increased health care cost, morbidity, mortality and decreased quality of life. The objective of the study was to assess the patter…
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Use of Anti-Inflammatory Agents by Pharmacy College Students: Correlation of the Menstrual Cycle and Self-medication
Jeimes Lennon Lopes Cândido, Anne Karine Sousa Nóbrega Maia, Glaucia Maria Nogueira Cunha, Francisco Josimar Girão Junior, Marta Maria de França Fonteles, José Márcio Machado Batista
pp. 466–470 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.101 · Published
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and factors associated with this practice as well as drugrelated problems and self-medication by pharmacy students of University C…
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Comparison of Insulin, Sulfonylurea and Sulfonylureas-Metformin Combination on HbA1c and eGFR Level on Age-, Sex- and BMI-Matched Groups of Indonesian Type 2 DM Patients
Sylvia Sylvia, Rani Sauriasari, Retnosari Andrajati
pp. 471–475 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.102 · Published
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate efficacy of insulin, sulfonylurea, and sulfonylureas-metformin combination in reducing the HbA1c level and preventing renal function decline in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patien…
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Predictors of Mortality among Individuals with Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Coinfection at a Reference Center in Southeastern Brazil: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Dirce Ines Silva, Maria das Graças Braga Ceccato, Michelline Rosa Silveira, Silvana Spíndola Miranda, Rosângela Maria Gomes, João Paulo Amaral Haddad, Wânia Silva Carvalho
pp. 476–480 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.103 · Published
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important cause of morbidity, the leading cause of death in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and a challenge to global public health. This study aimed t…
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Inhibition of Nitric Oxide Production and Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Expression in LPS Activated RAW 264 .7 Macrophages by Thyme Oleoresin from Thymus vulgaris
Chidambaram Shunmugam Kumar Mangal, Roy Anitha, Thangavelu Lakshmi
pp. 481–483 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.104 · Published
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Thyme oleoresin on nitric oxide production and nitric oxide synthase gene expression in RAW264.7 macrophage cell lines. Materials and Methods: The efficacy of Thyme oleoresin at diffe…
Letter to the Editor
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Biomedical Education: A Summary Report of the Biorisk Management Curriculum Development Workshop
Subhash Janardhan Bhore
pp. 484–486 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.105 · Published
Dear EditorThe safety in general and biological safety (biosafety) in particular is an important international issue. Member states of the United Nations (UN) have developed their national biosafety policies to address b…
Case Report
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Pomalidomide Related Pulmonary Toxicity: A Case Report
Arya Shaji Kumar, Raghuveer Prabhu Santhakumara, Lakshmi Ramachandran
pp. 487–488 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.106 · Published
Pomalidomide, an analogue of thalidomide, developed as a third generation oral immunomodulatory antineoplastic agent used for the management of multiple myeloma refractory to both lenolidomide and bortezomib. It exerts a…
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A Case Report on Cilostazol Induced Loss of Diabetic Control
Dilip Chandrasekhar, Nizar Mohamed Kanjhiraparambil, Drisya Rajan Chalappurath
pp. 489–490 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.107 · Published
A 69-year-old male with known case of diabetes mellitus and hypertension was admitted with wet gangrene of right greater toe. He received cilostazol 100mg twice a day for 3 days. During this period, there was a marked el…
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Phenytoin Induced Psychosis: A Case Report
Tenzin Tsundue, Lekkala Ajith, Khayati Moudgil
pp. 491–493 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.108 · Published
An adverse drug reaction is a causal relationship between a drug and an event. Alcohol consumption remains a huge threat to the global health. A seizure is an event accompanied with loss of motor activity and alterations…
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Trauma Induced External Inflammatory Root Resorption - A Case Report
Gudugunta Leneena, Matada Basavarajaiah Jeevan, Praffulla Mynampati, Bhavana Vankayala, Suresh Kandagal Veerabhadrappa
pp. 494–496 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.109 · Published
Inflammatory root resorption is a serious complication of dental trauma, which leads to progressive loss of the root structure. It is challenging for a dental clinician to diagnose and plan the treatment for root resorpt…
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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy in Nephrotic Syndrome: Case Report
Madiha Nooreen, Zeenath Unnissa, Shafia Fatima, Uzma Khan, Zeba Fatima, Mazhar Uddin Ali Khan
pp. 497–499 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2018.10.110 · Published
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome is a potentially life-threatening complication of nephrotic syndrome in pediatric patients. It is characterized by the presence of vasogenic edema in the parietal and occipita…