Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Joza Khurshid"
- Joza Khurshid's research primarily focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of medical treatments for pediatric pneumonia, specifically the use of antibiotics in children aged 2-59 months.
- In a significant study published in 2011, Khurshid conducted a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to compare oral amoxicillin with a placebo for treating nonsevere pneumonia as defined by WHO guidelines.
- The findings of the research raise concerns about the over-prescription of antibiotics in children misclassified with pneumonia, highlighting the potential risk of increasing antibiotic resistance within the community.
