A pharmacy management service for adults with asthma: a cluster randomised controlled trial.

Background: Although clinical guidelines are available for the management of asthma, this health condition is still poorly managed in many countries.

Objectives: To assess the effects of a Pharmacy Management Service (PharMS) on asthma control of adult patients.

Methods: This study comprised of a cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) that was conducted from April 2014 to July 2015 at four government health clinics.

Prevalence of acne and its impact on the quality of life in school-aged adolescents in Malaysia.

Aim: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of facial acne and its impact on the quality of life among adolescents attending secondary schools in Muar, Malaysia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted where 409 samples were selected using stratified cluster random sampling from two secondary schools in Muar, involving Form 1 to Form 5 students. Students were diagnosed clinically and the severity of facial acne was assessed using Global Acne Grading System.