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Can Combination Therapy Improve Outcomes in PDE5i-Refractory Erectile Dysfunction? A Systematic Review of Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
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Influence of Storage Temperature on the Bond Performance of Universal Adhesives: A Narrative Review
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
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Effects of direct acting antivirals(DAAs)on cryoglobulinemia in patients infected with hepatitis C virus
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
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Effect of Education Sessions About Plastic Usage Hazards and Its Safe Disposal on Knowledge and Reported Practice of Female Employees at Port Said University: A Pre–Post Intervention Study
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
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Soil Quality Under a Cocoa-Based Agroforestry System With Associated Indigenous Tree Species In The Department Of Divo (Cote d’Ivoire)
Volume 8 | Issue - 7
A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the NSAID’s usage among Elderly Patients Admitted to Medicine & Orthopaedic Wards at a Teaching Hospital: Insight into Prescription Pattern & Adverse Drug Reactions
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Abstract
Introduction: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are indicated in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions and also concomitant with antimicrobial agents. Recent studies have shown that NSAIDs are most commonly prescribed in orthopaedics and medicine wards in hospitals. NSAIDs demonstrate various adverse reactions which reduce the quality of patients’ life. Recent studies have reflected that NSAIDs are associated with increased risk of hospitalization and death from gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation. Aim: The main aim of the present study was to evaluate the NSAIDs usage with an insight into WHO recommended standards on prescribing indicators, use of essential medicines & Adverse Drug Reactions among elderly patients.
