Publications by authors named "Md Galib Ishraq Emran"
Prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic doses among pediatric patients of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care units in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study.
PLOS Glob Public Health
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic doses in pediatric patients, highlighting their unique physiological differences and the complexity of dosing calculations.
- Conducted across three hospitals in Savar, it analyzed 405 prescriptions over nearly two years, revealing that 61.5% of pediatric antibiotic doses were inappropriate, with common issues being overdosing and oral prescriptions.
- The findings indicated that certain groups, including emergency and outpatient pediatric patients, babies, and those on single antibiotic prescriptions, were particularly vulnerable to receiving incorrect dosages.
Background: This research focuses on the positive impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on society and the environment, despite acknowledging the widespread negative effects of the pandemic and lockdown measures. The research was aimed at pinpointing and evaluating the beneficial results stemming from these measures.
Method: Data for the study was collected through an online survey distributed via Google forms to adults over the age of 18 across the country.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the physical, mental and financial health of many individuals. Individuals living in impoverished crowded settings may be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19-related stressors. How substantially marginalized groups like impoverished urban-dwelling individuals have been impacted during this pandemic is poorly understood.
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