More than half the cancer patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy develop adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Cancer chemotherapeutic agents have a lower risk-benefit ratio than other drug therapy and kill cancerous as well as the normal rapidly dividing cells including bone marrow ce...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1130499
Aims: The current study aimed to evaluate female consumers’ knowledge and practice about harmful effects of topical clobetasol applied on the face for cosmetic purposes. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Randomly selected community pharmacies, we...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2019/v31i630319
Objective: Pain relievers are one of the most frequently purchased over-the-counter medications and are vulnerable to be misused, leading to safety concerns. This study was conducted to assess the awareness and self-medication practices of over-the-counter analgesics amongst heal...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i23A31416
There is an escalating burden of morbid obesity in the world, closely linked to unhealthy lifestyle patterns such as eating habits and physical inactivity. Recently, it was shown that bariatric surgery (BS) is the gold standard treatment option for morbid obesity by resolving the...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i115980
Aims: Consumers’ awareness, perceptions, expectations and experiences are integral components of their satisfaction towards the quality of care provided by community pharmacists. This study aims to assess consumers’ awareness, perceptions, expectations and experiences about the r...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2530822
Background: The worldwide increase in dietary supplement consumption has raised concerns about these products’ safety and stability, particularly those consumed frequently, like fish oil supplements. Fish oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acids is among the most popular dietary su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i11265
Patients suffering from obesity are more susceptible to comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia), physical disabilities, and low self-esteem, with subsequent reduced quality of life (QoL). Bariatric surgery (BS) has evolved among medical surgeons as an effective tr...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2025/v37i117761
Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and self-medication behavior among health professions students regarding antibiotic usage. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using a self-administrated questionnaire. A sample of 424 questionnaires was distr...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i930479