Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3987.1510030
Alternative Uses of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Luqman A Bandagi, Sabiha S Bandagi, Muhammad Haseeb ul Rasool, Sanna Salam and Issac Sachmechi
Article Type: Literature Review | First Published: 2023/09/17
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically indicated for management of pain and fever, relieving inflammation and for prevention of blood clots formation. Aspirin, and particularly low dose aspirin (LDA), has potential therapeutic role beyond the well established indications including the prevention of several diseases such as myocardial infarction, strokes, atherothrombotic events and pulmonary embolism. Many studies have been conducted in recent years in order to recognize the...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3987.1510029
Effect of Overlapping Insulin Glargine Administration in Decreasing Incidence of Hyperglycemia after Discontinuation of Intravenous Insulin Infusion
Jillian B Searle, PharmD, Veronika Latawiec, PharmD, Micaela Carroll Powner, PharmD, BCPS, Andrea Winston, PharmD, BCACP and Dorothy Wakefield, M.S., PStat
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/08/06
The study purpose was to assess the incidence of hyperglycemia in patients being transitioned from an IV infusion to subcutaneous (SC) insulin. Study staff evaluated whether overlapping SC with IV insulin decreased the incidence of hyperglycemia....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3987.1510027
Effect of Various Activation of the Skin TRPA1 Ion Channel on Cardiovascular Systemic Parameters in Hypertensive Rats
TV Kozyreva and ES Meyta
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 16, 2021
The effect of different activation of the skin TRPA1 ion channel on the parameters of the cardiovascular system was studied in rats with hereditary stress-induced hypertension while recovery from anesthesia. The activation of the TRPA1 ion channel was performed by application to skin its agonist - allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) in two concentrations 2.5% and 0.5%. The following parameters were measured that characterize the work of the cardiovascular system: Blood pressure (systolic, diastolic, and...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3987.1510026
Analytical Validation of Quantitative Pharmacodynamic Methods used in Clinical Cancer Studies
Dick Pluim and Jos H Beijnen
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: August 20, 2021
Quantitative pharmacodynamic (PD) methods are used to assess the effect of a drug on its target. The use of these methods in clinical cancer studies has increased enormously with the advent of targeted therapies in the past years. To ensure that quantitative PD methods meet their expectations, methods need to be validated according to internationally recognized standards for amongst others specificity, accuracy, sensitivity, precision and stability. We show that 87% of our selected clinical canc...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3987.1510025
Antimalarial Drug Prescription: Evaluation of the Healthcare Professionals based on the Malian National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) Guidelines
Karim Traoré, Seidina AS Diakité, Drissa Konaté, Sory I Diawara, Modibo Sangaré, Moussa S Maiga, Fatoumata Daou, Boubacar Fomba, Mahamadou Diakité and Sekou Bah
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: February 05, 2021
Since 2005, an artemisinin-based combination therapy has been recommended by the WHO and implemented by the National Malaria Control Program in Mali. The success of such strategy depends on the commitment of all stakeholders (patients and healthcare professionals). Therefore, it is necessary to assess the correct application of this recommendation. We carried out the analysis of the prescription of antimalarial molecules based on the NMCP’s guidelines in Kangaba and Bougouni Health Centers dur...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3987.1510024
Antiplasmodial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Neem Leaf (Azadirachta indica) in Albino Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei
Afolabi Olajide Joseph, Simon-Oke Iyabo Adepeju and Oladokun Oluwatobiloba I
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: January 29, 2021
Malaria is a major public health problem in the world, particularly in the developing countries where the disease is difficult to manage due to multi-drug resistant parasites. The study aimed to evaluate the antiplasmodial activity of Azadirachta indica in the treatment of malaria disease. Fresh leaves of Azadirachta indica were air-dried at room temperature for six weeks and pulverized into powder using electric blender. Two hundred and fifty grams (250g) of the crushed powder was weighed with ...
