Avicenna - Volume 2024, Issue 2

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effects of COVID-19 safety measures on outcomes in patients receiving warfarin for cardiac indications at the Heart Hospital’s anticoagulation clinic, Hamad Medical Corporation. Methods: Two cohort surveys were studied: pre-COVID-19 (December 1, 2018, to February 28, 2019) and post-COVID-19 (April 1, 2020, to June 20, 2020). Collected data included d Read More

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of self-medication with antibiotics for oral health issues in Iran during 2021–2022 and to identify associated demographic factors. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive and analytical study was conducted using an online questionnaire administered to individuals aged 15–70 years. The aim of the study was to assess self-medication practices Read More

Background: The inability of depressed patients to acknowledge their health status and their resistance to conventional treatments have made depression a global health concern. However, dietary integration of nutraceuticals may be more effective than normal pharmaceutical administration in the treatment and management of depression. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the possible role of bi Read More

Background: The procurement of medicines places a heavy burden on the healthcare budget. The emergence of generic medicines as a low-cost alternative to the more expensive branded drugs has been of considerable help to developing countries such as Mauritius. However, the negative perception of the quality and efficacy of generic medicines has always been a controversial topic. Objective: This study fo Read More

Background: COVID-19 is associated with a hypercoagulable state leading to an increased risk of thrombotic events. Although anticoagulation therapy is widely used, the optimal dosing strategy remains uncertain. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of therapeutic versus prophylactic anticoagulation on outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort stu Read More