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Genetic Profiling and Volatile Oil Content of Oregano Genotypes from Greece
Several oregano genotypes belonging to Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw ., O. onites L., and O. majorana L., Lamiaceae, from Greece, were...
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Develo** and evaluating training for pharmacists to offer a pharmacy-led public health service in primary care
BackgroundCurrently in Greece, no formal organisation offers post-academic education to pharmacists. To improve the clinical practice of pharmacists,...
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Evaluation of pharmacy-led weight management service to minimise the risk of cardiovascular disease
AimsThe primary aim of the programme was a minimum of a 5% weight reduction of the initial weight, while the secondary outcomes were a reduction in...
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Exploring public knowledge and perceptions regarding per os OTC pain-relieving medications: the case of paracetamol (acetaminophen)
BackgroundOver-the-counter medications (OTC) are safe and effective when patients follow the patient’s information leaflet (PIL) instructions and/or...
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Dimethyl Fumarate Ameliorates the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Symptoms in Tg-SOD1G93A Mice
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor neurons and has limited therapeutic...
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Safety of Linagliptin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
BackgroundLinagliptin is an oral dipeptidyl peptidase DPP‐4 inhibitor, which is indicated for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) as...
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Anatomical Characterization and UHPLC-MS Analysis of Hypericum vesiculosum
In this study, we characterized Hypericum vesiculosum Griseb. (sect. Drosocarpium ), Hypericaceae, a Balkan endemic and Greek subendemic species,...
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A quantitative classification of OTC medicines regulations in 30 European countries: dispensing restrictions, distribution, pharmacy ownership, and pricing systems
BackgroundThis paper reviews the regulations of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in 30 European countries with the goal of identifying the regulatory...
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Acknowledgement to Referees
Welcome to the final issue of Drugs & Therapy Perspectives for 2022.
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Self-Medication Among Elderly: Evidence Synthesis and a Systematic Review of the Literature
Background: Self-medication refers to the use of medication without medical supervision. This can involve either taking a prescribed drug for chronic...
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The complex phenomenon of polypharmacy in older age people of Greece: data from the new era of e-prescribing
BackgroundPolypharmacy is a complex phenomenon with a number of negative effects.
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence...
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The impact of excessive maternal weight on the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in offspring—a narrative review of clinical studies
The global prevalence of overweight and obesity is a significant public health concern that also largely affects women of childbearing age. Human...
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Platelet-rich plasma therapy for chronic cutaneous wounds stratified by etiology: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
BackgroundChronic wounds are a worldwide problem. One advanced biological therapy is platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Many studies have demonstrated the...
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Evaluating self-medication practices in Ethiopia
BackgroundSelf-medication with antibiotics has become an important factor driving antibiotic resistance and it masks the signs and symptoms of the...
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Role of Berberis SSP and Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Injury
Medicinal plants are an influential source of antioxidants and the hepatoprotective effects of some of them are well established. The antioxidant...
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Investigation the determinants of pharmaceutical expenditure share of GDP in Iran and selected OECD countries
AimThis study estimated the GDP share of pharmaceuticals in Iran based on the drivers of pharmaceutical expenditure and compared it with that of 31...
