Journal of Young Pharmacists
Volume 8, Issue 2
· pp. 60–160 · 20 articles
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Published
- Pages
- 60–160
- Articles
- 20
- Sections
- 6
- ISSN
- Print - 0975-1483 | Online - 0975-1505
- Journal
- JYP
In this issue
Editorial
- Forum Article
The Bleeding Edge-Nanotechnology in medical sciences
Vijayan Venugopal
pp. 60 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.1 · Published
We have been hearing about nanotechnology for a long time back in both science fiction and in the media, but that not much has come of it so far. However, new platforms of nanotech-based treatments are on the horizon, an…
Review Article
- Review
A Review on Cuminosides Nanomedicine-: Pharmacognostic approach to Cancer therapeutics
Debasish Pradhan, Gitanjali Tripathy, Rakesh Kumar Pradhan, Toffa Dasmohapatra, Sakti Prasad Pradhan
pp. 61–71 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.2 · Published
As per various reasearch works, Cuminosides isolated from Rhizome of Syzigium cumini has a potential anticancer activity and extensive variety of Antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidative, anti inflamatory activities with…
- Review
An Investigative and Explanatory Review on Use of Milk as a Broad-Spectrum Drug Carrier for Improvement of Bioavailability and Patient Compliance
Sukhmeet Singh Kamal, Daljit Kaur, Sukhwinder Singh, Amit Sharma, Manoj Kumar Katual, Ashish Kumar Garg, Rajesh Kumar
pp. 72–75 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.3 · Published
Objective: The main objective of this review is to investigate the potential role of milk in improvement of bioavailability and patient compliance. Method: The study reviews the types of milk based on its composition, me…
- Review
Omics: A Newer Technique in Herbal Drug Standardization and Quantification
Ravindra Pandey, Raj Kumar Tiwari, Shiv Shankar Shukla
pp. 76–81 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.4 · Published
Herbal plants are found abundant in all parts of the world with various uses for its medicinal, pharmaceutical, and nutritional value as well as the ordinary spice in our culinary. Nature is a principal source of herbal …
Original Artcile
- Article
Experimentation on Hibiscus rosa Flower Mucilage as a Potential Nasal Mucoadhesive its Characterization as an In-situ Gel for some Anxiolytics
Amitava Roy, Pallab K Haldar, Abhinay Chhetri
pp. 82–90 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.5 · Published
Objective:The objective of the present study was to prepare mucoadhesive in situ nasal gels with mucilage isolated from hibiscus flower (Hibiscus rosa sinensis, family: malveceae) containing alprazolam. Methods-Nasal gel…
- Article
Assessment of brain dopamine levels to evaluate the role of Tylophora indica ethanolic extract on alcohol induced anxiety in Wistar albino rats
Shyamjith Manikkoth, Deepa B, Melinda Sequeira, Anu Elizabeth Joy, Roysten Rodrigues
pp. 91–95 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.6 · Published
Background: Alcohol induced health problems have tormented the world population since time immemorial. This research work was done to study the therapeutic role of Tylophora indica ethanolic extract on alcohol induced an…
- Article
Wound healing activity of Chrysophyllum cainito L. leaves: Evaluation in rats using excision wound model
Sunita Shailajan, Deepti Gurjar
pp. 96–103 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.7 · Published
Background:The present study was aimed to evaluate the traditionally reported wound healing potential of Chrysophyllum cainito leaves. Methods:The ethanolic extract of C. cainito leaves was standardized in terms of its g…
- Article
Monitoring the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Hypothyroid Patients and Assessing the Effect of Anti-Hypothyroid Treatment on it Among the South Indian Population
Balasubramanian Ganesh Pandian, Paruchuri Sireesha, Ng Yen Ping, Nagula Parashuram
pp. 104–107 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.8 · Published
Objective:Hypothyroidism and metabolic syndrome are well associated risk factors for atherogenic cardiovascular diseases. This study was intended to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and to assess its rela…
- Article
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Pattern of Elderly Patients in a Tertiary Hospital Setup in South India: A Prospective Study
Ramanath Katta Venkatesh, Mukhyaprana M Prabhu, Krishnadas Nandakumar, K Sreedhara R Pai
pp. 108–113 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.9 · Published
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common in geriatrics due to physiological alterations/pathological conditions. The main objective of this study was to analyze the incidence, causative organisms, ty…
- Article
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rational use of Medicine Among Interns and Resident Doctors in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Ganesh Dakhale, Sonali Pimpalkhute, Chaitali Bajait, Latesh Raghute
pp. 114–117 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.10 · Published
Objective:To evaluate and compare knowledge, attitude and practice of rational use of medicine among post graduate students and interns in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Material and Method: This was a questionnaire …
- Article
Prevalence and Determinants of Tobacco use Among Pre-University College Students, Bangalore, India
Mathews Baby, Priyadarshini Hesarghatta Ramamurthy, Darshana Bennadi, Vinayaka Sannafakirappa Konakeri
pp. 118–121 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.11 · Published
Aim:To assess the prevalence and determinants of tobacco use among the Pre-University College (PUC) students of Bangalore. Material and Methods:A cross sectional study was carried out among 1450 Government PUC students o…
- Article
inInvestigation of Stressors Affecting a sample of Pharmacy Students and the Coping Strategies Employed using Modified Academic Stressors Scale and Brief Cope Scale: a Prospective Study
Aaseer Thamby Sam, Bharathi Muttusamy, Sum Mun Yee, Thineswary Ayapanaido, Subramani Parasuraman
pp. 122–127 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.12 · Published
Objective:To study the relationship between perceived stress, health outcomes of different batches of pharmacy students. Methodology:A total of 320 undergraduate pharmacy students in AIMST University were included in the…
- Article
The Effect of Information Booklets on Family Members’ Satisfaction with Decision Making in an Intensive Care Unit of Malaysia
Hamidah Othman, Pathmawathi Subramanian, Noor Azizah Mohd Ali, Haszalina Hassan, Mainul Haque
pp. 128–132 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.13 · Published
Background:To test the effect of information booklets on family members’ satisfaction with decision-making around the care of critically ill patients in an intensive care unit. Design:Quasi-experiment with non-randomized…
- Article
Assessment of Prescribing Pattern for Hypertension and Comparison with JNC-8 Guidelines-Proposed Intervention by Clinical Pharmacist
Sivasakthi Raju, Sam Solomon, Nithiyan N, Karthik K, Anns Clara Joseph, Venkatanarayanan V
pp. 133–135 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.14 · Published
Background:Hypertension is a common disorder that if not effectively treated results in greatly increased probability of coronary thrombosis, strokes, and renal failures. It is estimated that the prevalence of hypertensi…
- Article
Knowledge on Ethical Authorship: A Comparative Study Between Medical and Pharmacy Faculty
Kusal Kanti Das, Tejaswini Vallabha, Sumangala Mahesh Patil, Jaydeb Ray, Kishore Kumar Deepak
pp. 136–140 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.15 · Published
Aim:The study was aimed to assess the knowledge on understanding ethical authorship of research publications among the medical and pharmacy faculty members of India. Materials and Methods: We have selected 54 numbers of …
Short Communication
- Communication
Development of Broad-Spectrum Natural Sunscreens using Combinations of five Plant Species
Laís Araújo, Sandya Curty, Alicia Moreira, Arthur Rossi, Nádia Raposo, Urias Vaz, Hudson Polonini
pp. 144–148 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.17 · Published
Introduction:Cancer is a range of multifactorial diseases which have in common uncontrolled increase in the number of cells invading various tissues and organs. One of its leading etiological agents is sun exposure, and …
- Communication
A study on drug induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and SJS-TEN overlap in a tertiary care hospital of Northeast India
Ratan J. Lihite, Mangala Lahkar, Ajoy Borah, Debeeka Hazarika, Sukhjinder Singh
pp. 149–153 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.18 · Published
Background:Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and SJS-TEN overlap are rare, but potentially life-threatening, reactions to medications. From Northeast India, limited epidemiological data is …
Letter to Editor
- Article
Contribution of medicinal chemistry in Pharm. D curriculum in developing countries
Ramalingam Peraman, Subish Palaian, Ansari Mukhtar, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim, Aljadhey Hisham
pp. 154–155 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.19 · Published
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) Program, a patient oriented pharmacy education curriculum that is new in many of the developing countries and in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and is running with varying success…
Case Report
- Article
An Incidental Finding of Heterotopic Pregnancy in a Patient Presented with acute Abdomen post D&C of Unwanted Pregnancy
Naghem Farouk Abed, Wisam Abdul-Kadder Yassin, Hayder Assim Mohammed Salih, Aniza Binti Abd Aziz, Mainul Haque
pp. 156–158 · DOI: naghamfa@yahoo.com · Published
Spontaneous heterotopic pregnancy is a rare condition. There is the simultaneous presence of intrauterine and extrauterine pregnancies. Such condition can be a life-threatening. The diagnosis can also be easily missed es…
- Article
Effect of Nitric Acid on Cutaneous and Plantar warts–a case report
Subramani Parasuraman
pp. 159–160 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2016.2.21 · Published
A 33-year-male with a history of plantar and cutaneous warts for six months was treated with topical salicylic acid preparation, without any improvement. He was accidentally exposed to nitric acid while working. He obser…