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Critical Examination of Wellbeing, Safety, and Access in University Settings
High levels of dissatisfaction and mental distress among students and staff, compounded by cuts to support services and a lack of effective solutions. Universities facing challenges like rapid transitions, extractive practices, loneliness, violence, and precarious conditions affecting vulnerable gro
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Recent public health emergency trends in Africa
The recent public health emergency trends in Africa, as highlighted by Ayesha Kadir from Save the Children, reveal concerning issues such as climate change exacerbating crises, collective violence affecting communities, and millions of children dying annually from preventable causes. The Greater Hor
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Overview of Antiarrhythmic Drugs Use and Classification
Antiarrhythmic drugs are classified into different classes based on their mechanisms of action. Class I includes sodium channel blockers with specific drugs like procainamide, disopyramide, and quinidine. Class 1B involves lidocaine and mexiletine. Class 1C consists of agents like flecainide. Class
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Asia-Pacific Future of Autonomous Systems Market Research Forecast (2023-2033)
The Asia-Pacific Future of Autonomous Systems Market: focus on autonomous navigation software was valued at $691.7 million in 2022, and it is expected to be $1,361.8 million by 2033 growing at a compounded rate (CAGR) of 6.51%.
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Understanding Antipsychotic Drugs and Their Classification
Antipsychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptics, are essential in treating schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. They work by targeting dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, managing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. Learn about the dopamine-serotonin hypothesis of schizoph
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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Risks and Prevention
Learn about the hazards of exposure to hazardous drugs, including potential health risks such as cancer, nausea, reproductive toxicity, and organ damage. Explore training modules, drug categories, and a list of hazardous drugs to ensure workplace safety. Discover NIOSH criteria for identifying hazar
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Overview of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 was enacted to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics in India. The Act aims to ensure high standards of medical treatment, prevent substandard drugs, and establish advisory boards for different types of drugs. It sets out
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Understanding Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) involves using compounded hormones that are chemically identical to the hormones in the human body. Customized compounded bioidentical hormones offer flexible dosing based on individual needs, with growing clinical validation for hormone optimization.
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Sources of Crude Drugs: Plant, Animal, Marine, and Tissue Culture in Pharmacognosy
Crude drugs are natural substances obtained from plants, animals, and minerals. They are used without much processing and have therapeutic properties. Different plant parts like leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, roots, bark, and stems yield various important drugs. Animals and minerals also serve as s
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Compounded Drugs in Hospice and Palliative Care: Enhancing Patient Comfort
Explore the utilization of compounded drugs in hospice and palliative care settings, focusing on addressing complex clinical issues like wounds, pain, infections, and more. Discover how medications like Phenytoin and Morphine are customized to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life for termi
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The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 Overview
The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act of 1954 regulates the advertising of drugs and remedies claiming magical properties in India. It defines drugs and magic remedies, prohibits certain types of advertisements related to drugs, and aims to control misleading marketing prac
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Overview of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Its Rules 1945
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 and its Rules of 1945 were established to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics in India. The Act ensures that only qualified individuals are involved in these processes and aims to prevent the entry of substandard or spur
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Overview of Anxiety Disorders and Antianxiety Drugs
Anxiety disorders are conditions characterized by excessive worry and fear that can interfere with daily life. Common types include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and OCD. Treatment options include psychotherapy and anxiolytic drugs such as benzodiazepines, 5HT1A agonists, be
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Overview of Anticestodal Drugs in Veterinary Pharmacology
Anticestodal drugs play a crucial role in combating tapeworm infections in veterinary medicine. These drugs are classified into taeniafuges and taenicides, with examples of natural and synthetic compounds highlighted. Natural compounds like pumpkin seeds and male fern are traditionally used for thei
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Overview of Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India
The Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is the main regulatory body in India for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and clinical trials. It functions under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The CDSCO is responsible f
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Understanding Generic Drugs and Brand Name Medications
Generic drugs are identical copies of brand-name medications in dosage, strength, quality, and intended use. They contain the same active ingredients but are sold under their chemical name. This article explores the basic differences between generic and brand-name drugs, when generic drugs are marke
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Overview of Antitubercular Drugs: Introduction, Classification, and Applications
Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis in ruminants and Mycobacterium avium in dogs and pigs. These bacteria have a unique waxy appearance due to their cell wall composition, providing a shield against pharmacological compounds. Antitubercular drugs play a cruc
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Understanding Renal Block: Drugs, Excretion, and Treatment Essentials
Renal block plays a crucial role in drug excretion, with processes like glomerular filtration and tubular secretion affecting drug elimination. Factors like blood flow, physiochemical properties, and urine pH influence renal excretion of drugs. Competition between drugs for transporters can have ben
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Advances in Antimicrobial Drugs: Selective Toxicity and Classification
The development of antimicrobial drugs has significantly improved therapeutics by controlling infections and preventing complications. These drugs target invading microorganisms using selective toxicity, sparing host cells. Antimicrobial drugs are classified based on site, mechanism of action, and c
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Classification of Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System
The Central Nervous System (CNS) plays a crucial role in coordinating the body's functions and responses to the environment. Drugs acting on the CNS can be classified into CNS stimulants and CNS depressants. CNS stimulants include spinal, medullary, and cortical stimulants, with various direct and i
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Understanding Antiprotozoal Drugs: A Brief Overview
Protozoal infections are widespread, impacting both developed and underdeveloped regions due to globalization. Antiprotozoal drugs are crucial for treating diseases like malaria, amebiasis, and more. However, these drugs can have potent toxic effects on host cells. This article delves into the class
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Addressing Faculty Needs Amidst the Pandemic: Insights from UNC Charlotte Spring 2021 Focus Groups
UNC Charlotte conducted focus groups with pre-tenure faculty members in Spring 2021 to understand their challenges during the pandemic. Participants expressed feelings of institutional abandonment, low morale, and compounded stressors like personal health concerns and family caregiving. Communicatio
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Pharmacology of Ovulation-Inducing Drugs
Understanding the mechanism of ovulation and hormonal regulation is key in classifying drugs used to induce ovulation. This lecture covers the pharmacology of different groups of drugs, their mechanisms of action, administration protocols, indications, efficacy rates, and adverse effects. Antiestrog
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Tobacco Cessation Interventions in Severe Mental Illness
Individuals with severe mental illness face health and socioeconomic disparities, often compounded by tobacco use. Tobacco is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting low and middle-income countries. High tobacco prevalence is observed in people with SMI, n
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DAVA Drugs Authentication & Verification Application by National Informatics Centre
The DAVA Drugs Authentication & Verification Application, developed by the National Informatics Centre of the Government of India, enables authentication, tracking, and tracing of Indian drugs at different packaging levels. Manufacturers maintain Unique Serial Numbers for primary and secondary packa
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Comprehensive Review of Drugs, Categories, and Drug Influence Evaluation
This mid-course review covers key aspects such as defining drugs, naming drug categories and subcategories, identifying drug categories for specific drugs, components of drug influence evaluation, and examinations conducted as part of the evaluation process. The content also includes identifying dru
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Introduction to Practical Pharmacognosy: Study of Medicines from Natural Sources
Pharmacognosy is the study of medicines derived from natural sources, exploring drugs from plants through the lenses of botany, chemistry, and pharmacology. This includes the classification of vegetable drugs based on taxonomic, chemical, and morphological characteristics. Understanding key points f
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Understanding the Impact of Drugs on Pregnancy Development
This lecture covers factors influencing placental transfer, harmful effects of drugs at different developmental stages, FDA classifications of drugs, and teratogenic drugs. It explains how drugs cross the placenta, including physiochemical properties and stage of development affecting transfer. The
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Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals in Care and Care Providers: Insights from Beechwood College
The pandemic posed unique challenges for individuals in care at Beechwood College, impacting their mental wellbeing and daily routines. Blanket rules disrupted person-centered care, while restrictions on family visits led to confusion and anxiety. Breakdowns in relationships with staff and deteriora
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Challenges and Opportunities in Bulgaria's Housing Sector
Bulgaria faces significant challenges in its housing sector, including population decline, high poverty levels, limited demand for rental housing, and lack of effective social housing policies. These issues are compounded by unbalanced regional development and inefficient legal frameworks. Despite o
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Challenges in Volkswagen's IT Project Prioritization
Volkswagen faced challenges in prioritizing IT projects due to internal cost factors, differences in ROI calculations, and changing timelines. The company had a complex IT project approval process, lacked alignment of project goals with corporate strategy, and experienced IT knowledge loss. Issues l
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Drugs Related to Balance System and Vertigo Management
Understanding the classes of drugs used to control or prevent vertigo, identifying disorders of balance, and detailing drugs used for vertigo management. Learn about drugs that can trigger vertigo and the mind map of specific treatments involving various medications.
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Understanding Drugs and Their Effects: A Comprehensive Exploration
This session delves into the world of drugs, highlighting the characteristics and effects of substances like cannabis, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, cocaine, and NPS. Participants engage in activities matching drug descriptions with names, followed by developing presentations on the drugs. Discussions inclu
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Understanding the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954
The Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1954 regulates the advertisement of drugs and prohibits the promotion of remedies claiming magical qualities. It defines various terms related to drugs and advertisements, while emphasizing the need for ethical and truthful advertising to protect the public. The Act
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Understanding Bacteriophages and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Explore the relationship between bacteriophages and bacteria, the survival advantage of polyvalency, and the impact of unfavorable conditions on species survival. Discover how manipulation of experiment variables helps establish resistance thresholds and how compounded negative effects affect specie
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Understanding Vulnerability in Children: Factors and Categories
Children are vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and neglect due to various factors such as age, disabilities, behaviors, and powerlessness. The vulnerability of children is compounded by factors like illness, defenselessness, and passivity. Categories such as protection and children in conflict with
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Overview of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products
Pharmacognosy is the study of medicinal drugs derived from natural sources, focusing on the properties and origins of crude drugs like plants and animals. The term was coined in 1815, emphasizing knowledge of drugs' physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is associated with various branche
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Understanding Date Rape Drugs: Rohypnol and GHB
Date rape drugs, often referred to as club drugs, are commonly used at dance clubs, concerts, raves, and parties. Rohypnol, also known as Roofies, is a depressant drug prescribed in Europe for sleep and pre-surgery relaxation. It is orally taken in various colored pills, such as olive green or white
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Understanding Anti-Tubercular Drugs: Mechanisms and Clinical Utility
Streptomycin, isoniazid, rifampin, and other anti-TB drugs are crucial in treating tuberculosis. Learn about first-line, second-line, and newer drugs, along with combination therapy. Explore the mechanisms and clinical applications of these drugs in combating TB infections.
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