Asmaa A. Ahmed
Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Knowledge University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Published Articles (2)
The Unnecessary Uses of Antibiotics During COVID-19 Fulfill Antibiotic Resistance
Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a critical health challenge in all countries and according to united nation report, one of the most common problems during COVID -19 is the bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs that face the health issues which is due to antibiotics misuses during the pandemic disease as a protective to expected secondary bacterial infections after a viral infection. Subsequently COVID-19 early phase courage or enhance this massive antibiotic use in several countries all over the world. The purpose of this review to cover the prevalence and reasons behind these antibiotics misuse and analyze most common antibiotics uses during early-phase COVID-19 pandemic.
Novel Approach in Hypertension Management: A Review on Current Technologies
Systemic hypertension is the largest causes of morbidity and mortality in the world and is one of main causes that leading to increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Less than half of hypertensive patients are aware of their condition, despite it is currently undertreated, but the control of high blood pressure is successful. This will reduce the global burden of illness and death. The etiology of hypertension includes a genetic predisposition and a complex interaction of pathophysiological, genetic and environmental factors. Hypertensive patient needs to measurement of blood pressure (BP), studying of expected risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and other organ damage, or knowing of secondary reasons for hypertension. Lifestyle changes are effective in lowering blood pressure and stopping the consequences of hypertension and CVD, along with dietary adjustments and increased physical activity. Pharmacological treatment are efficient in controlling blood pressure and stopping the consequences of cardiovascular disease in the elderly patients. The first-line antihypertensive drugs consists of ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme), angiotensin II receptor blocker, dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, and thiazide diuretic.