Medicinal Plants and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Treatment of Arthritis: A Literature Review.

Context: Arthritis is an inflammatory disease of diarthrodial joints and is associated with swollen inflamed joints, disruption of joints, and loss of integrity of articular cartilage and synovial joints.

Objective: The current review intended to examine the data on the epidemiology, causes, clinical diagnosis, and prevention and control of different types of arthritis and on the use of medicinal plants in gouty arthritis.

Design: The research team performed a literature review, searching relevant literature databases, including bioRxiv, medRxiv, Google Scholar, Embase, PsychINFO, and PubMed.

The Potentially Recommended Pharmacotherapy for COVID-19.

Context: A completely unique coronavirus (2019-nCoV), formally referred to as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), appeared in China. SARS-CoV-2 is an etiological mediator of coronavirus 2 (COVID-19), characterized by pneumonic contagion in human beings. In spite of forceful suppression, this virus has spread worldwide.

Biochemical Dynamics and Clinical Features of Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCoV).

Context: The novel Corona Virus (nCoV-19) was initially reported in Wuhan, China during December 2019, and later people with nCoV-19 were identified in different parts of the world. Infected people had shown symptoms resembling pneumonia, but about 50% of patients were asymptomatic.

Objective: The study intended to examine the data from studies on nCoV-19.

Devoid Knowledge and Low Adherence Precipitate Uncontrolled Blood Pressure: A Depiction From Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: The present study was aimed to assess knowledge regarding disease, adherence to medication and blood pressure control among hypertensive patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 384 hypertensive patients attending a tertiary care, public sector hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, was conducted. Data was collected by using Urdu versions of pre-validated hypertension knowledge questionnaire and Medication Adherence Scale by Morisky.

Evaluation of Disease Related Knowledge in Patients of Osteoporosis: An Observational Study.

Objective: Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue which results in consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture and more common in post-menopausal women and elderly people. This study was aimed to assess the knowledge of osteoporosis among patients in tertiary healthcare systems, as well as their knowledge of associated lifestyle, risk factors, and preventive measures.

Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used to determine the knowledge of outpatients towards osteoporosis.

Formulation, evaluation and in vitro characterization of gastroretentive floating tablet of diclofenac sodium.

Currently a variety of tools and techniques are used to deliver complex medicines. Whereas, certain advanced methods assure the safety and usefulness by regulating the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic. Thus, we aimed this study to develop a novel gastro retentive floating tablets.

Medication Management Program: Adherence, Disease-related Knowledge, Health-related Quality of Life, and Glycemic Control for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Context: Escalation in rates of diabetes in Pakistan is posing threats to the economy and to the people's quality of life due to poor glycemic control and very high rates of complications. Cost of care is very high, and many barriers to quality care exist. Most often patients are unable to afford the high cost of treatment.

sessment Of Blood Pressure and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Hypertensive Patients: An Observational Study.

Objectives: Objective • Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important tool in the assessment of treatment outcomes. Healthcare professionals use the concept of HRQoL to measure factors other than illness which affect human health and its status. Patient's everyday activities are adversely affected by hypertension (HTN) and results in decreased self-confidence.

Probiotics and Their Use in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Context • Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis result in similar gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, including pain, diarrhea, stools with mucus or blood, and ulceration or tissue damage within the alimentary canal. Gut microbiota play a crucial role in triggering, maintaining, and exacerbating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Probiotics might help to rebalance the gut flora in a positive way, shifting from pro- to anti-inflammatory.

Association Between Diabetes-related Knowledge and Medication Adherence: Results From Cross-sectional Analysis.

Context • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health problem worldwide. To have optimal glycemic control, T2DM patients must have sufficient diabetes-related knowledge and must adhere positively and closely to a prescribed regimen. Medication adherence is a key determinant of therapeutic success in patients with T2DM.

A cross-sectional assessment of health-related quality of life among type 2 diabetic patients in Pakistan.

Objective: This study aims to describe the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) profile of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) population attending outpatient clinics in Sargodha City, Pakistan.

Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional descriptive survey. T2DM patients attending a tertiary care institute in Sargodha, Pakistan were targeted for the study.

Disease related knowledge, medication adherence and glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Pakistan.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of diabetes-related knowledge and treatment adherence with glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Pakistan.

Methods: The study was designed as a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional analysis. T2DM patients attending a public outpatient clinic in Sargodha, Pakistan, were targeted for the study.

Literature review: pharmacists' interventions to improve control and management in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease in which excessive levels of blood glucose (sugar) occur. In simple terms, diabetes is generally due to failure in the effective functioning of insulin. Common types of diabetes include type 1 and type 2, which have different treatment options.