LEVERAGING PATIENT EDUCATION: LEAFLETS TO CURB ANTIBIOTIC OVERUSE IN URIS

The overuse and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics for upper respiratory infections (URIs) have become a growing concern in healthcare. This study explores the psychological and sociocultural factors contributing to this issue, with a focus on patients' desire to receive antibiotics. Many patients overestimate the benefits and underestimate the harms of antibiotics, leading to

Authors: John M. Anderson
Pages: 1-12
NARCISSISM AND GENDER: PREDICTORS OF WILLINGNESS TO UNDERGO COSMETIC SURGERY

The field of plastic surgery has witnessed substantial growth and transformation in recent years. This abstract provides an overview of the key statistics and trends in plastic surgery based on data from reputable sources such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). In 2020, there were 15.6 million cosmetic

Authors: Emily Anderson, Matthew Reynolds , Sarah Mitchell
Pages: 39-52
HYPERPARATHYROIDISM AND ERYTHROPOIETIN RESISTANCE IN CKD PATIENTS

Anemia is a prevalent complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is particularly common in those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This anemia results from a decrease in endogenous erythropoietin production, which is closely linked to the progressive decline in kidney function. To manage anemia in CKD patients, the use of erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs),

Authors: Dr. Emily R. Thompson
Pages: 13-22
A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Schizophrenia is a debilitating syndrome affecting approximately 1% of the global population, as classified by the World Health Organization among the top ten most disabling diseases worldwide. This chronic and intricate disorder significantly impacts the quality of life, causing suffering for both patients and their families and caregivers. Typically, initial signs and symptoms emerge between

Authors: Ana Carolina Brunala , Aline Carol Hidalgo
Pages: 53-74
COMPARING NEPHROTOXICITY RISK: VANCOMYCIN ALONE VS. VANCOMYCIN WITH VITAMIN C SUPPLEMENTATION

Vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic, is a potent bactericidal agent that hinders bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is commonly prescribed for combating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other Gram-positive bacterial infections. Despite its effectiveness, the use of vancomycin can lead to nephrotoxicity, necessitating treatment discontinuation and resulting in adverse

Authors: Emily Jane Patterson , Daniel Thomas Mitchell
Pages: 23-38