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Prevalence of Low Birth Weight Neonates during COVID-19 Pandemic in a Tertiary Care Hospital at Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan

Muhammad Parial Shahani, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, Azimatun Noor Aizuddin, Aneela Atta Ur Rahman, Saeed Ahmed Shaikh & Qararo Shah · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

In comparison to other middle-income countries, Pakistan has a high prevalence of low birth weight.  Currently the situation has worsened because of the COVID-19 pandemic where stress can have a negative impact on intrauterine development, leading to a rise in preterm birth rates...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32529

Association between Chewable Tobacco Consumption and Oral Hygiene Habits on Periodontal Health

Moomal Memon, Shazia Shaikh, Muhammad Ilyas Siddiqui, Sikander Munir Memon, Aosaf Anwar & Eshnawar Ishaque · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: To determine the pattern of chewable tobacco habits, to assess the oral hygiene habits among patients visiting dental OPD and to determine the association of oral health maintenance and chewable tobacco with severity of periodontal disease. Study Design: It was a comparativ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32531

Serum Calcium Levels in Preeclampsia

Feriha Fatima Khidri, Hina Riaz, Farah Naz, . Almas, Arsalan Ahmed Uqaili, Roohi Naz & Faiza Kamran Ali · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objectives: To determine the serum calcium levels in mild and severe preeclampsia and compare it with normal pregnancy. Methods: It was a comparative cross sectional study. Thirty five normotensive pregnant women, n=30 women with mild preeclampsia and n=70 with severe preeclampsi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32533

Female Students Preferences for Different Pharmacy Departments in Research Project Course

Nehad J. Ahmed · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate female pharmacy students preferences for different pharmacy departments in research project course in Al-Kharj. Methodology: This was a retrospective study that included the response of the fifth year female students in the college of pharmacy in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32535

An Evaluation on Sealing Ability of Calcium Silicate-Based Cements and Glass Ionomer Cement as Perforation Repair Materials

Vanishree H. Shivakumar, Anand S. Tegginamani, Daniel Devaprakash Dicksit & Ahmad Termizi B Zamzuri · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: The study evaluated the sealing ability of Biodentine, MTA Repair HP, and Glass ionomer cement as perforation repair materials by using a Stereomicroscopic analysis. Study Design: Experimental in vitro study Methodology: The access cavity was prepared on 45 samples of maxil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32536

Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Reduces Oxidative Stress in Patients with Pre-Eclampsia

Farheen Shaikh, Hazooran Lakhan, Khalil Ahmed Memon, Bibi Sarah, Shafaq Ansari, Tazeen Shah & Arslan Ahmer · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: To determine the effect of CoQ10 supplementation in reduction of oxidative stress by index marker, Malondialdehyde (MDA), super oxidase dismutase(SOD), catalase(CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in patients with pre-eclampsia.  Methodology: A cross-sectional study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32537

Factors Influencing Food Selectivity and Food Preferences of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Amna Rashid, Nayab Iftikhar, Syeda Asfara Badar, Fahad Masood & Iqra Rehman · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: To determine the Food Preferences and factors influencing food selectivity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Study Design: It was a cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected within the time frame of six months from February 2019 to J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32538

A Survey on Knowledge Attitude and Practices among Dental Faculty towards Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Maharashtra

Shivani Kalmegh, Saima Siddique, Priyanka Paul Madhu, Kumar Gaurav Chhabra, Amit Reche & Akanksha Kunghadkar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Antibiotic resistance makes to the top ten threats to global health in 2019. It is important for dental faculty to make efforts to improve the quality of services provided; As a result the study of awareness of the dental faculty regarding antibiotic resistance and an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32511

Effects of Anticoagulants and Corticosteroids Therapy in Patients Affected by Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia

Khalid Ghalilah, Abdul Momin Sabir, Irshad Ali Alvi, Malak Alharbi, Abdulrahman Basabrain, Mahmooud Aljundi, Ghazi Almohammadi, Zainab Almuairfi, Raed Alharbi & A. A. E. Ahmed · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: In the absence of a standard of treatment for COVID-19, the combined use of anti-inflammatory (corticosteroids and Enoxaparin) and antiviral drugs may be more effective than using either modality alone in the treatment of COVID-19. Methods: Patients hospitalized betwe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32513

Antioxidant Activity of Some Spices and Their Two Traditional Mixture Named Ras el Hanout Used in Northwestern of Algeria

Meryem Seladji, Fatima Zohra Khedim, Hanane Dib & Nassima Bendimerad · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: Our study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of ten spices in the composition of two spice blends named Ras el Hanout I and Ras el Hanout II. The spices studied are Alpinia officinarum, Cinnamomum cassia, Carum carvi, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Curcuma dom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32514

Herbal Medicines use in Pregnancy in Northern Cyprus

Eda Tülek, Filiz Yarici, Dudu Özkum Yavuz, Mustapha Bulama Modu & Filiz Meriçli · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: To identify the herbal medicinal products used in pregnancy in community pharmacies, the approach of pharmacists in Northern Cyprus and to compare the availability of the most commonly mentioned medicinal plants in accessible databases, in Northern Cyprus. Design: Ques...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32515

A Stability Indicating Novel UPLC-PDA Method for the Estimation in Bulk and Capsule Dosage form of Isavuconazole Effective for Mucormycosis Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic

Suman Acharyya, Si, Abhik & H. K. Sundeep Kumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The present research provides a new proven ultra-high-performance liquid chromatographic technique for isavuconazole in both bulk and capsule dosage forms. DIKMA Waters BEH C18(50 x 2.6mm, 1.7m) column was used for chromatographic separation. With the isocratic elution mode, a mi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32516

Physicochemical Characteristics, Anti-Lipase and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharide Extracted from Astragalus spinosis Grown in the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia

Hayet Ben Khaled & Naira Nayeem · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Northern border region of Saudi Arabia is one of the richest areas of traditional plants. This study was designed with an interest to work on the polysaccharide extracted from Astragalus spinosis leaves (PLAS) collected from rafha province. Methods: Polysaccharide w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32517

Effects of Tamarindus indica Fruit Pulp Powder on Blood and Serum Profile of Fluorosed Rats

Kumari Meenu & J. D. Sharma · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: Water containing a fluoride concentration of up to 1.0 mg/L is safe. It was found that the level of fluoride in groundwater is higher than surface water, which may lead to various health problems related to fluorosis. T. indica fruit pulp powder may help to reduce fluorosis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32518