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Antibiotics Self Medication among Children: A Systematic Review

Antibiotics, 2022
The phenomenon of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly growing global problem. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics as well as self-prescription are among the most important causes contributing to the growth of antibiotic resistance in ...
Fabrizio Bert, Christian Previti, Francesco Calabrese, Giacomo Scaioli, Roberta Siliquini   +4 more
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A cross-sectional survey: knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication in medical and pharmacy students

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background Self-Medication is common practice worldwide in both developed and developing countries. Self-Medication is referred as self consumption of medication without consulting a physician for either diagnosis or treatment. This study aimed to assess
Razan Khalid Alduraibi, Waleed Mohammad Altowayan   +1 more
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Classification status of drugs generally used for self-medication in children: a targeted review of regulatory documents [PDF]

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Background Self-medication given by parents or caregivers is a common practice among children. Several frequently used drugs are often administered without professional supervision. This study compares regulatory classifications of common paediatric self-
Rizqi Dinni Fauzia, Hardika Aditama, Su Myat Thin, Noppadon Adjimatera, Puree Ananthachoti   +4 more
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Self-Medication With Over-the-counter Medicines Among the Working Age Population in Metropolitan Areas of Thailand

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Background and Objectives: Self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines is becoming an increasingly popular practice around the world. The global prevalence rate of self-medication ranges from 11.2% to 93.7%, depending on the target population ...
Sineenart Chautrakarn, Waraporn Khumros, Phanupong Phutrakool   +2 more
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Creatine Supplementation Alleviates Fatigue after Exercise through Anti-Inflammatory Action in Skeletal Muscle and Brain

Nutraceuticals, 2023
Eccentric exercise induces muscle damage and inflammation, resulting in a state of reduced physical activity with muscle dysfunction and a feeling of tiredness after exercise.
Yuma Yokota, Satoshi Yamada, Daisuke Yamamoto, Keita Kato, Akihisa Morito, Akiko Takaoka   +5 more
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Prevalence, Pattern, and Reasons for Self-Medication: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study From Central India

Cureus, 2023
Introduction Self-medication is an important public health problem, with varied prevalence across the world. The high prevalence of self-medication in India is one of the important factors contributing to the development of antimicrobial resistance. Self-
Pragati G. Rathod, Sarita K. Sharma, U. Ukey, Bhagyashri Sonpimpale, S. Ughade, Uday W. Narlawar, Sanju Gaikwad, P. Nair, Pushkar Masram, Snigdha Pandey   +9 more
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Scalp Microbiome and Sebum Composition in Japanese Male Individuals with and without Androgenetic Alopecia

Microorganisms, 2021
The skin microbiome and sebum may be associated with inflammation-related diseases of the scalp. To assess the pathogenesis and progression of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), we analyzed the composition of sebum and the bacterial and fungal microbiomes of ...
Kazuhiro Suzuki, Mizuna Inoue, Otomi Cho, Rumiko Mizutani, Yuri Shimizu, Tohru Nagahama, Takashi Sugita   +6 more
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A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
Introduction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, self-medication had become highly popular due to the risk of virus infection and overwhelming medical resources. Pharmacists are well-positioned to provide public health education and disease prevention.
Yu Zheng, Jiayu Liu, Pou Kuan Tang, Hao Hu, C. Ung   +4 more
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Gastrointestinal Distension by Pectin-Containing Carbonated Solution Suppresses Food Intake and Enhances Glucose Tolerance via GLP-1 Secretion and Vagal Afferent Activation

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2021
Diet-induced gastrointestinal distension is known to evoke satiation and suppress postprandial hyperglycemia; however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study explored how gastrointestinal distension regulates energy homeostasis by
Kento Ohbayashi, Yukiko Oyama, Chiharu Yamaguchi, Toshiki Asano, Toshihiko Yada, Toshihiko Yada, Yusaku Iwasaki   +6 more
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Minoxidil Nanoparticles Targeting Hair Follicles Enhance Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice

Pharmaceutics, 2022
We previously found that 1% minoxidil (MXD) nanoparticles prepared using a bead mill method led to an increase I n hair follicle delivery and hair growth in C57BL/6 mice. In the present study, we designed a nanoparticle formulation containing 5% MXD (MXD-
Yoshihiro Oaku, Akinari Abe, Yohei Sasano, Fuka Sasaki, Chika Kubota, Naoki Yamamoto, Tohru Nagahama, Noriaki Nagai   +7 more
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