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In the current era, malnutrition is seen as both undernutrition and overweight and obesity; both conditions are caused by nutrient deficiency or excess and improper use or imbalance in the intake of macro and micronutrients. Recent evidence suggests that malnutrition alters the intestinal microbiota, known as dysbiosis. Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) plays an important role in maintaining and increasing beneficial intestinal microbiota populations and protecting against pathogenic species.

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Background: Compound schizonepeta fumigation lotion is a type of Chinese patent medicine for external use. It has the effect of dispelling wind, eliminating dampness, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. Clinically, it is used for anal fumigation and treatment of external hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other diseases.

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Objective: Improper use of human albumin (HA) is now common in clinical settings. This study aims to explore the feasibility of the plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle in promoting the rational use of HA.

Methods: The differences between the control and observation groups (after the PDCA cycle) in terms of serum albumin detection rate, serum albumin values, HA usage, and rationality were analysed and compared using a before-and-after control method.

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In Qatar, hormonal contraceptives are available over the counter in community pharmacies. However, improper use, particularly by women with specific health conditions, can result in adverse events. Community pharmacists (CPs) play a role in counseling women and assessing eligibility for contraceptives.

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Improper and unscientific management of municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill sites has increasingly become a pressing environmental issue especially in the mountainous regions worldwide. In view of this, an attempt was made to assess the detrimental effects of MSW landfill on the natural water sources at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Further, the suitability of potential landfill site and dispersion of pollutant air masses were stipulated using Arc GIS and HYSPLIT model.

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