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Volume-VIII

, Issue-III

(SUMMER 2023)

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01 - Isolation of Amylase Producing Bacteria From Soil of Peshawar Region and its Bio

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).01
10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).01
Published : Sep 2023

Abstract

    Amylases are a class of biocatalyst enzymes that may break down the amylase biomass that is produced by many different microorganisms, such as fungi and bacteria, and is found in the natural environment. The generation of amylase by an isolated amylase-producing microbe is the focus of the current study. Three soil samples from various locations in the Peshawar region were taken in order to isolat... Details

    Amylase, Grams Iodine, Amylase-degrading Species, Morphological

    (1) Hira Ikram
    Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Bushra Rehman
    Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Hajra Afeera Hamid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology & Biotechnology, University of Bannu, KP, Pakistan.
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02 - Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Cannabis Abusers Presenting to Psy

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).02
10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).02
Published : Sep 2023

Abstract

    The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between generalized anxiety disorder and cannabis usage within the general population. Furthermore, the study aimed to explore the levels of generalized anxiety disorder among individuals with different demographic characteristics associated with cannabis use. A total of 123 individuals with a history of cannabis use participated in the stud... Details

    Cannabis Abuse, Anxiety Disorders, GAD

    (1) Taimur Khan
    Post Graduate Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shandana Qazi
    Post Graduate Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Shakoor
    Post Graduate Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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03 - Antibacterial, Antifungal and Phytotoxic Pharmacological Profiling of Different

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).03
10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).03
Published : Sep 2023

Abstract

    This study is based on phytochemical properties of L. gerardiana, as well as the pharmacological and biological activities of crude methanolic extract (Crd. MeOH Ext.) and other fractions. A range of pharmacological and biological activities, such as antibacterial, antifungal, phytotoxic, were examined in Crd. MeOH Extract and different plant fractions. The results of the pharmacological and biolo... Details

    Methanolic Extract, Salmonella Typhi, Bacillus Cereus, Proteus Merabilus

    (1) Bushra Rehman
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Hajra Afira Ahmad
    Assistant professor, Department of MLT and Biotechnology, University of Bannu, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Aiman Umar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Food and Nutrition, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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04 - Prescribing Practices of Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics in Tertiary Care Hospital

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).04
10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).04
Published : Sep 2023

Abstract

    Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by microorganisms. This study aims to find the prescribing practices of broad-spectrum antibiotics in tertiary care hospitals. It is a descriptive observational chart review of patients who have been prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics in Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar and data is collected using a standardized chart obtained from the World Health Or... Details

    Antibiotics , Broad-spectrum ,Prescribing practices ,Tertiary care hospitals, Descriptive observational , Chart review , Empirical prescription , Antibiotics stewardship , Culture samples , Antimicrob

    (1) Ahmad Ali
    Graduate Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Maria Naz Bakhtiari
    PhD, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Amna Shahid
    Graduate Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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05 - Perception, Practice, Reasons, and Challenges for Drug Shortage in Community Pha

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).05
10.31703/gdddr.2023(VIII-III).05
Published : Sep 2023

Abstract

    Medication shortages are a global issue that disrupts pharmacy services and negatively impacts patient care. The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has set a benchmark for the drugs and medication supply committee. This study was conducted in five key regions of Pakistan and found that 55% of physicians and pharmacists encountered medication shortages. This study aimed to assess the percept... Details

    Drug, Drug Shortage, Community Pharmacies, Health Care

    (1) Hamid Saeed
    Graduate Scholar, Department of Pharmaceutics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Nabeel
    Graduate Scholar, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Akhtar Saeed College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bahria Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Pakeeza Zainab
    Graduate Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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