Irrational Use of Antimicrobial Agents
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The irrational use of drugs is a worldwideproblem affecting developed and developing countries. The misuse of drug especially antimicrobial agentsis widely prevalent which has led to the development of resistant strains resulting in premature obliterations of highly efficacious and life saving antimicrobial agents
Comparative Evaluation of Metoprolol and Telmisartan in Hypertensive Patients
Background: Epidemiological studies and clinical trials have shown that meticulous control of blood pressure is required in patients with hypertension to ensure decreased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Objectiv...
Neonatal sepsis- Early detection comparing Procalcitonin and CRP as markers and newer tools
Background: Neonatal sepsis continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in India, but is treatable if diagnosis is made in time. Objectives: The present study was undertaken to evaluate and highlight the imp...
Bioactives in overweight and obesity
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Neonatal Sepsis-Culture Positive Sepsis Vs Clinical Sepsis
Background: The incidence of sepsis is increasing globally, with high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is still a clinical and laboratory challenge. Though blood culture is gold standard, it sometime...
Penicillum marneffi Infection Presenting as Lump Abdomen
Penicillum marneffi is the third leading opportunistic pathogen in HIV endemic areas. We report a case, with a rare clinical presentation as lump abdomen with newly diagnosed HIV-1 antibody reactive status. A diagnosis w...