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Prevalence and Estimated Economic Burden of Substandard and Falsified Medicines in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

JAMA Network Open, 2018
Key Points Question What are the prevalence and estimated economic burden of substandard and falsified medicines in low- and middle-income countries? Findings In this systematic review of 265 studies comprising 400 647 drug samples and meta-analysis of ...
S. Ozawa, Daniel R. Evans, Sophia Bessias, Deson Haynie, T. Yemeke, Sarah K. Laing, J. Herrington   +6 more
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Stability of Reduced and Oxidized Coenzyme Q10 in Finished Products

Antioxidants, 2021
The efficiency of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplements is closely associated with its content and stability in finished products. This study aimed to provide evidence-based information on the quality and stability of CoQ10 in dietary supplements and ...
Žane Temova Rakuša, Albin Kristl, Robert Roškar   +2 more
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A Quality Improvement Initiative to Standardize Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia Prophylaxis in Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric patients with extracranial solid tumors (ST) receiving chemotherapy are at an increased risk for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP). However, evidence guiding prophylaxis practices in this population is limited. A PJP‐related fatality at our institution highlighted inconsistent prescribing approaches and concerns about
Kriti Kumar, Denise M. Connolly, Ellen Kellington, Elyse Zelunka, Karla Kerrigan, Furqan Shaikh, Paul C. Nathan, Meredith S. Irwin, Sarah Cohen‐Gogo   +8 more
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Review of Ongoing Activities and Challenges to Improve the Care of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Across Africa and the Implications for the Future

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020
BackgroundThere has been an appreciable increase in the number of people in Africa with metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in recent years as a result of a number of factors.
Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Brian Godman, Debashis Basu, Yogan Pillay, Julius C. Mwita, Godfrey Mutashambara Rwegerera, Godfrey Mutashambara Rwegerera, Bene D. Anand Paramadhas, Celda Tiroyakgosi, Patrick Mbah Okwen, Patrick Mbah Okwen, Loveline Lum Niba, Loveline Lum Niba, Justice Nonvignon, Israel Sefah, Margaret Oluka, Anastasia N. Guantai, Dan Kibuule, Francis Kalemeera, Mwangana Mubita, Joseph Fadare, Joseph Fadare, Olayinka O. Ogunleye, Olayinka O. Ogunleye, Larry A. Distiller, Enos M. Rampamba, Enos M. Rampamba, Jeffrey Wing, Debjani Mueller, Debjani Mueller, Abubakr Alfadl, Abubakr Alfadl, Adefolarin A. Amu, Zinhle Matsebula, Aubrey Kalungia, Trust Zaranyika, Nyasha Masuka, Janney Wale, Ruaraidh Hill, Amanj Kurdi, Amanj Kurdi, Angela Timoney, Angela Timoney, Stephen Campbell, Stephen Campbell, Johanna C. Meyer   +47 more
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Solubility and Stability of Some Pharmaceuticals in Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents-Based Formulations

Molecules, 2021
Some medicines are poorly soluble in water. For tube feeding and parenteral administration, liquid formulations are required. The discovery of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) opened the way to potential applications for liquid drug formulations ...
Natali Rianika Mustafa, Vincent Simon Spelbos, Geert-Jan Witkamp, Robert Verpoorte, Young Hae Choi   +4 more
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Toxicity and Safety Implications of Herbal Medicines Used in Africa

Herbal Medicine, 2019
The use of herbal medicines has seen a great upsurge globally. In developing countries, many patronize them largely due to cultural acceptability, availability and cost.
Merlin L.K. Mensah, G. Komlaga, Arnold D. Forkuo, C. Firempong, Alexander K. Anning, Rita A. Dickson   +5 more
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Over-the-counter medicines: Global perspective and Indian scenario

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, 2020
Patients often approach a pharmacist instead of visiting a doctor for minor ailments such as cough, cold, allergies, pain, fever, acidity, diarrhea, and skin-related conditions.
P. Marathe, S. Kamat, R. Tripathi, SB Raut, NP Khatri   +4 more
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Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis, Okeleji Olayinka, Mariam Z. Quraishi, Lakshmi V. Srivaths, Deborah L. Brown, Neethu M. Menon, Ricardo A. Mosquera, Ashwin P. Patel, James M. Stark, Aravind Yadav   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health Insurance and Out-Of-Pocket Expenditure on Health and Medicine: Heterogeneities along Income

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Background: Achieving universal health coverage is an important objective enshrined in the 2015 global Sustainable Development Goals. However, the rising cost of healthcare remains an obstacle to the attainment of the universal health coverage.
Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi, Martin Limbikani Mwale, Ameerah M. N. Qattan   +2 more
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Pazopanib Combined With Vincristine and Irinotecan in Relapsed Wilms Tumor: Encouraging Outcomes in a Heavily Pretreated Pediatric Cohort

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background While Wilms tumor (WT) typically has a favorable prognosis, relapsed cases—especially those with high‐risk histology—remain therapeutically challenging after intensive frontline therapy. The combination of vincristine and irinotecan has demonstrated activity in pediatric solid tumors, and pazopanib, a multi‐targeted tyrosine kinase ...
Maria Debora De Pasquale, Alessandro Crocoli, Giuseppe Maria Milano, Pierluigi Di Paolo, Francesca Diomedi Camassei, Ida Russo, Annalisa Serra   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source