Therapeutic effectiveness of a generic versus original meropenem in serious infections.

Background: Meropenem plays a significant role in the current antimicrobial treatment of serious infections. Recently, generic meropenems have become widely available in Thailand.

Objective: Compare the effectiveness and safety ofa generic meropenem (Mapenem) with the original meropenem (Meronem) in clinical practice.

Effect of lower extremity exercise on muscle strength and physical capacity in COPD patients.

Objective: Investigate the effect of lower extremity exercise on maximum lower extremity muscle strength and physical capacity in COPD patients.

Material And Method: Twenty moderate to very severe COPD patients were allocated into trained and control groups. The trained group received eight weeks of lower extremity functional exercise including forward step up, lateral step up, heel raise, and lunge at home.