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Age-Friendly App: Managing Drug-Drug Interactions Between Prescriptions and OTC Analgesics

The Age-Friendly app addresses the crucial issue of drug-drug interactions between current prescriptions and over-the-counter analgesics in the geriatric population. With a significant percentage of OTC sales attributed to older adults, there is an increased risk of adverse drug events due to polyph

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Treatment Supporter Scheme for Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Beneficiaries

Treatment Supporter Scheme provides assistance to TPT beneficiaries in completing their treatment. Treatment Supporters can be various individuals including Medical Officers, MPWs, and community volunteers. Their role involves educating beneficiaries about TPT treatment, ensuring medication adherenc

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Long-Acting Injectable Peptide-Like Hydrogel for Sustained Drug Delivery

Injectable peptide-like hydrogels offer a novel approach for sustained drug delivery over extended periods. This technology, developed by Dr. Garry Laverty, aims to improve patient adherence by providing a convenient and effective long-acting formulation. The hydrogel, formed in situ, allows for sus

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Understanding Regulatory Requirements of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

Drug regulation involves controlling drug use through international agreement authorities like the FDA, EMA, and PMDA. The FDA plays a crucial role in drug evaluation and research, biologic evaluation, devices, and food safety. There are various types of applications for drug approval, along with a

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Polymeric Controlled Drug Delivery Systems

Polymeric controlled drug delivery systems play a crucial role in regulating drug release through diffusion, solvent penetration, and chemical mechanisms. These systems include diffusion-controlled, solvent-controlled, and chemically-controlled devices, each operating based on specific principles. S

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Renal Pharmacology: Drug Excretion and Renal Clearance Questions

This comprehensive set of questions and answers covers topics related to drug excretion and renal pharmacology. It includes information on glomerular filtration, drug excretion mechanisms, dosage adjustments in renal impairment, factors influencing drug excretion, and the effects of long-term NSAID

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Understanding HIV Drug Resistance in Health Professionals

Combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) is effective against HIV but can lead to drug resistance if not taken consistently. HIV mutates rapidly, increasing the risk of drug-resistant strains emerging. Learn about the causes, types of resistance, testing methods, and prevention strategies to combat

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Understanding Nasopulmonary Drug Delivery System

Nasopulmonary drug delivery system, utilizing the nasal route for drug administration, offers advantages such as hepatic first-pass metabolism avoidance and rapid drug absorption. This system is beneficial for pharmacologically active compounds with poor stability in gastrointestinal fluids. While i

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Understanding Physicochemical Properties of Drugs

The physicochemical properties of drugs play a crucial role in their pharmacological effects. These properties include physical and chemical characteristics that influence interactions with biomolecules. Solubility, partition coefficient, and dissociation constant are key factors affecting drug beha

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Understanding Formulary Systems in Healthcare

A formulary is a dynamic list of medications curated by healthcare professionals to guide drug selection based on efficacy, safety, cost, and patient acceptability. It plays a vital role in promoting evidence-based and cost-effective drug therapy, improving communication between prescribers and phar

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Ways to Stay Drug Free: Lessons for Teens and Families

Understanding the reasons behind drug usage among teens, this lesson provides valuable resources and strategies to stay drug-free. It emphasizes the importance of making healthy decisions and offers alternatives to drug use. Additionally, it highlights the significance of saying no to drugs, provide

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Understanding the Hatch-Waxman Act: Promoting Affordable Generic Drugs

The Hatch-Waxman Act, also known as The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act, was enacted in 1984 to amend patent laws and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It aims to reduce costs associated with generic drug approval, allow early experimental use, compensate branded drug

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Advanced Treatment Processes for Faecal Sludge Management

Treatment processes for faecal sludge management involve various stages including preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment. Each stage employs mechanical, biological, and chemical processes to separate, decompose, and remove contaminants from the sludge,

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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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Understanding Biopharmaceutics: pH Partition Theory and Drug Absorption

Biopharmaceutics explores how drug properties and administration methods impact drug absorption. Factors affecting oral absorption include membrane physiology and drug partitioning based on pH levels. The pH partition theory, explained by Brodie et al., highlights the role of drug lipid solubility a

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Importance of In-Vitro Dissolution Testing in Drug Assessment

In drug development, in-vitro dissolution testing plays a crucial role in evaluating drug release from tablets when in-vivo bioavailability studies are limited. By ensuring drug release is close to 100% and uniform batch to batch, these tests help assess drug availability and effectiveness. Regulato

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Drug Addiction Treatment

Our Addictionology Center specializes in comprehensive drug addiction treatment. We offer personalized care, including detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and telehealth addiction treatment. Our holistic approach addresses both

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Understanding Pharmacodynamics: Potency and Efficacy

Pharmacodynamics explores how drugs interact with receptors in the body, affecting the magnitude of drug effects based on concentration. Graded dose-response relationships, potency, and efficacy play key roles in determining drug efficiency. Potency reflects the amount of drug needed for a specific

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Understanding Drug Absorption, Excretion, and Bioavailability in Humans

Delve into the complex processes of drug absorption, excretion, and bioavailability in the human body. Learn about the various factors affecting drug absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, including biological, physiochemical, and pharmaceutical factors. Explore the mechanisms of drug transport

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Understanding Quantitative Aspects of Drug Action

Explore the quantitative aspects of drug action, including drug receptor binding, concentration binding curves, dose-response curves, and types of antagonism. Learn to relate drug concentration to receptor binding capacity and response produced. Discover how concentration binding curves and dose-res

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Review of DRE School and Drug Evaluation Techniques

Explore key topics such as the definition of drugs for DRE purposes, basic drug statistics, review of symptomatology, and vital signs assessment in the context of Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training. Learn about CNS depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and analogs, as well as vital signs like

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Study on Juvenile Drug Crime Prevention in Taiwan: Insights from ACS Conference 2020

This presentation at the Asian Criminological Society Conference 2020 delves into the current situation, dilemmas, and responses regarding juvenile drug crime prevention in Taiwan. The presenter, Zeng Li-Wen, a PhD student at Central Police University in Taiwan, provides valuable insights based on t

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Understanding Drug Abuse: Definitions, Effects, and Stages

Drug abuse is a serious issue involving various substances like prescription drugs, alcohol, and illegal drugs. This includes terms and definitions, effects on the body and mind, stages of addiction, and withdrawal symptoms. Factors influencing drug action and reasons for drug use are also explored.

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Understanding Drug Analysis and Classification

Drug analysis is crucial in identifying and defining substances used for treatment. The definition, characteristics, and classification of drugs are outlined, including chemotherapeutic agents and pharmacodynamic agents. An ideal drug should be localized, non-toxic, efficient, and have minimal side

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Understanding Drug Targets and Mechanisms of Action

Explore the intricate world of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, from drug absorption to their interaction with biological molecules. Learn about different drug targets, such as proteins and ions, and how drugs alter their biochemical and biophysical activities. Dive into molecular mechanisms o

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Eighth Judicial District Specialty Court Programs in Clark County

Eighth Judicial District Specialty Court Programs in Clark County serve 1200-1500 residents annually with various programs such as Substance Abuse Treatment, Adult Drug Court, DUI Court, Juvenile Drug Court, and more. Established in 1993, these programs aim to improve public safety, reduce criminal

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 Initiatives and Awareness

The United Nations observes 26th June as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to combat substance abuse worldwide. Various initiatives like the National Drug Master Plan, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, and the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction aim to raise aware

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Evolution of Antiretroviral Therapy: Dual vs. Triple ART

The evolution of antiretroviral therapy (ART) from dual to triple drug regimens has been crucial in improving outcomes for HIV patients. Research findings demonstrate the superiority of three-drug therapy over two-drug therapy in terms of efficacy and resistance management. Maintenance ART strategie

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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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Best Practices in Adult Drug Courts: Legal Issues & Key Components

Explore the legal aspects and best practices in adult drug courts, including the integration of treatment services with the justice system, ensuring the right to counsel, and the ten key components like identifying participants early, providing access to treatment services, and monitoring abstinence

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Legal Issues in Drug Treatment Courts at Oklahoma Statewide Conference

This presentation covers constitutional and legal issues related to drug treatment courts, including eligibility criteria, equal protection under the 14th Amendment, and jurisdictional decisions. It delves into aspects such as strict scrutiny, intermediate level scrutiny, and rational relationship t

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Impact of Socioeconomic Conditions on Drug Use Disorders: Insights from World Drug Report 2020

The World Drug Report 2020 highlights the strong correlation between socioeconomic factors and drug use disorders. Studies reveal that communities facing poverty, violence, and social inequality are at a higher risk of drug overdoses and addiction. Factors like income inequality, lack of social capi

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Understanding Targeted Clinical Investigation in Pharmacovigilance

Targeted clinical investigation plays a crucial role in pharmacovigilance by further evaluating significant risks identified in pre-approval clinical trials. This involves conducting pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies, genetic testing, interaction studies, and large simplified trials to ass

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Transforming Drug Treatment: Collective Voice Event Insights

Explore insights from the Collective Voice event focusing on residential rehab, detox services, and the recent government funding injection of £80 million for drug treatment. The event discusses challenges, funding allocations, and strategies to address drug-related crime and deaths through enhance

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Comprehensive Training Package on Active Tuberculosis Drug Safety Monitoring and Management (aDSM) 2023

This comprehensive training package focuses on active tuberculosis drug safety monitoring and management (aDSM) in 2023. It covers indicators, learning objectives, and essential information for implementing effective drug safety measures in tuberculosis treatment. The presentation emphasizes definin

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Advances in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Systems

This content explores various advanced ophthalmic drug delivery systems including erodible ophthalmic inserts, soluble ocular drug inserts, new ophthalmic drug delivery systems, and bioadhesive ophthalmic drug inserts. These innovative systems aim to provide accurate dosing, prolonged drug release,

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Challenges and Strategies in Ocular Drug Delivery

Ocular pharmacology faces challenges in effective drug delivery due to blood-retinal, blood-aqueous, and blood-vitreous barriers that impede high drug concentrations in the eye. Various routes of administration, including topical and local injections, are employed to overcome these barriers. Pharmac

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State Responsible Inmates with Marijuana Convictions Research Report

Research conducted by VADOC indicates a total of 570 state responsible inmates incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses as of August 31, 2021. Among them, 229 inmates had non-drug-related Most Serious Offenses, 331 were convicted for Drug Sales MSO, and 10 were convicted for Drug Possession MSO.

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Innovative Online Learning for Drug Court Professionals

Center for Court Innovation has introduced a new National Drug Court Online Learning System aimed at assisting drug court professionals. This system offers free access to web-based training, expert video lessons, virtual site visits to drug treatment courts, practitioner interviews, and a resource l

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Understanding Drug Testing Policies in the Workplace

The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 mandates federal grant recipients to implement zero-tolerance drug policies to maintain a drug-free environment. Employers must establish clear policies, conduct awareness programs, offer counseling and rehabilitation services, and impose penalties for violations.

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