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Clinical and Echocardiographic Profile of Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abdul Qadir Khan Dall, Muhammed Kashif Shaikh, Syed Zulfiquar Ali Shah, Tarachand Devrajani, Abdul Salam Memon, Imran Karim & Samar Raza · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Rheumatic Heart disease (RHD) is the leading cause of acquired heart disease and more prevalent in developing countries. The objective of the study was to determine the clinical and echocardiographic profiles of patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Materials a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27B31496

Obesity as a Predominant Factor in Covid-19 Mortality; Relationship between Increased BMI and Mortality in Covid-19

Ali Qureshi, Syed Azhar Bin Syed Sulaiman, Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi & Mehwish Bhutto · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Severe Acute Resperatory Syndrome Corona Virus 2(SARS-CoV-2) is related to a class of virus that affects respiratory system to cause respiratory distress and can lead to harmful consequences. It has been estimated that there could be various predisposition factors that may precip...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27B31497

The Rates of and Relationship between Anemia and Deficiency of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Hospitalized Children

Kamil Sahin, Murat Elevli, Yahya Paksoy & Macit Koldas · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: Increased frequency of deficiency due to the insufficient intake of iron, zinc, vitamin B12-D and folic acid has been reported in the society. We aimed to investigate the rates of deficiency of these vitamins and minerals, as well as anemia frequency in children admitted to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31493

Phytochemical Analysis, HPLC Profiling and Anti-oxidant Potential of Euphorbia nivulia Buch.-Ham

Muhammad Younus, Muhammad Mohtasheem ul Hasan, Shakeel Ijaz, Razia Riaz, Khalil Ahmad, Muhammad Hanif, Mohsin Abbas Khan, Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Kamal Shah & Uzair Nisar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Euphorbia nivulia (EN) one of the members of Euphorbiaceae family, is a medicinal plant of Cholistan Desert (Punjab, Pakistan) that is traditionally used for a number of diseases. The plant is enriched with many phyto-constituents including flavonoids, triterpenes and polyphenols...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31494

Evaluation of Irrational use of Antibiotics among the Local Population of District Shaheed Benazir Abad, Sindh, Pakistan

Durr-e-Shahwar Malik, Mirza Tasawar Baig, Ayaz Ali Unar, Faraz Qurban Rajper, Khalida Unar, Tahseen Ahmed, Waqar Ahmed & Syed Shafqat Ali Shah Rizvi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The aim of study was to assess the irrational use of antibiotics among the local population of Shaheed Benazir Abad, Sindh, Pakistan. Rational or proper medication means patients consume proper medicines for said diagnostic disease and after its consumption, the symptoms disappea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31495

Antidiabetic Effect of Katakakhadiradi kashayam by Improving the Insulin Expression and Glucose Metabolising Enzyme

Angelie Jessica Subbiah, M. Kavimani, Mukilan Ramadoss, Mudiganti Ram Krishna Rao & K. Prabhu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Many plants provide a rich source of bioactive chemicals, which are free from undesirable side effects and possess powerful pharmacological actions. The present study was carried out to find the antidiabetic effect of   Katakakhadiradi kashayam (KKK) by improving the insulin expr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31486

Health Related Quality of Life of Children with Sickle Cell Anemia and Their Parents; Quantitative Study in Albaha; Saudi Arabia

Turki Alzahrani, Raed Alzahrani, Amer Alzahrani, Abdullah Alzahrani, Abdu Adawi, Abdullah Alqthami & Abdulsalam Alshehri · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: To gain a better understanding of the quality of life (QoL) of children and impact of this disease on parents QoL. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in King Fahd Hospital, Albaha city, Albaha, Saudi Arabia, between Mar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31487

Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Prevalence Report during Antenatal Period at Pumhsw Nawabshah, Pakistan

Sikander Ali Sial, Bhojo Mal Tanwani, Amir Bux Detho, Kousar Parveen, Fouzia Rasool Memon, Sadia Bukhari & Arslan Ahmer · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Objective: The aim of study is the determination of   prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria during antenatal period in PUMHSW, with prevalence of antenatal asymptomatic bacteriuria in neighboring countries. Methodology: This study is Cross Sectional-Prospective, and conducted at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31488

In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Acacia Nilotica against Lactobacillus casei

Abid Khan, Muhammad Owais Ismail, Mirza Tasawer Baig, Sadia Suri Kashif, Aisha Jabeen, Shumaila Sheikh & Uzma Shahid · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: The role of Ethno-pharmacology is important to discover the new biologically active compounds. The process usually starts with searching of useful plants from different records to the development of methods for the industrial production of drugs. World Health Organiza...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31489

Agreement of BISAP and CRP in Assessment of Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Hina Tahseen, Sarika Bai, Haresh Kumar, Safdar Ali Pervez, Shahabuddin Rind, Rakesh Kumar & Arslan Ahmer · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in patients presenting to tertiary care hospital. The prevalence of acute pancreatitis in Pakistan is 0.03%. Assessment of prognosis is important in management of patients with acute pancreati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31490

Evaluation of Iron Status, Haemoglobin and Protein Levels of Pregnant Women in Owerri Metropolis

I. L. Okoroiwu, Jane Ugochi Chinedu-Madu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, C. C. N. Vincent, O. M. T. B. Ochiabuto, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Chukwudi Ofodile Amaechi, Chekwube C. Agu, Nonyelum Vivian Anoh & Nkiruka Millicent Amadi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The study was done to determine iron status, haemoglobin and protein levels of pregnant women in owerri metropolis. A total of 100 pregnant women were recruited for this study. The mean Hb levels in group 1, group 2, and group 3· were 12.00±1.68g/dl, 10.06±1.J4g/dl and 10.96±1.19...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31491

Levels of Anxiety and Stress during Pandemic of COVID-19 among the General Population of Karachi, Pakistan

Saira Shahnaz, . Zeb-Un-Nisa, Syed Imran Ali, Israr ul Haq, Hira Akhtar, Ijaz Ali, Rasheeda Fatima & Najeeb Khatian · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background:  The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only the physical health, but mental health of general population. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the anxiety and levels of stress during COVID-among the population of Karachi. Methodology: A cross-sectional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31492

Immunological Features and Hypotheses: Do SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV-Reported Individuals have Immunity against SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Rafat Zrieq, Najoua Haouas, Reem M. Ali, Hamoud F. Alshammari & Fahad D. Algahtani · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

COVID-19 spreads abnormally compared to its counterparts in the same family "beta-coronaviruses". Today, we count more than 130 million affected humans affected by the COVID-19. Therefore, the study of means of prevention and treatment is an urgent need. Interestingly, the novel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i26B31480

Assessment of Daily Burden and Factors for Overcrowded Emergency Department at Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi

Arsala Faridi, Farah Ahmad, Areej Zehra & Afreen Fazal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: When in emergency room there is no enough area left to serve or to admit the subsequent sick patients who may require urgent attention and observation the setting is called as the overcrowded emergency room. Due to overcrowded emergency department the quality of servi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i26B31479

Experience and Perceptions of Medical and Dental Interns on the Effects of the COVID- 19 Pandemic on their Internship Program- A Questionnaire Based Study in Makkah Region of Saudi Arabia

Karunakar Shetty, Othman Wali, Abdulaziz Talal M. Maleh, Zaid Naif Alharthi, Mahmoud Hani Zahran & Maged Mhmdnzar Khairudein · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by an RNA virus belonging to a large family of coronaviruses. WHO declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency and classified it as a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the medical education globally. Aim of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i26B31481