Publications by authors named "Yusra Pervaiz Ashraf"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Yusra Pervaiz Ashraf"
- Yusra Pervaiz Ashraf's research primarily focuses on the effectiveness and appropriateness of antibiotic treatments for pneumonia in children, specifically looking at the WHO guidelines for managing acute respiratory illnesses.
- One of her key studies involved a multicenter trial comparing the effects of oral amoxicillin versus a placebo in treating nonsevere pneumonia in children aged 2-59 months, addressing concerns about unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and the potential rise in antibiotic resistance.
- Another significant study tested the equivalency of high-dose oral amoxicillin at home versus standard parenteral treatment in a hospital setting for severe pneumonia, highlighting the potential for reducing hospital referrals and associated costs if home treatment is found to be equally effective.
