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What is the FODMAP Diet?

Submitted by Dr Marc Macera on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 11:26

Over the last several years you have been battling chronic cramping, bloating, gas and constipation/diarrhea...it has gotten to the point where your symptoms are extremely uncomfortable and negatively impacting your life...you decide to visit your health care provider...after a physical exam and a comprehensive review of your symptoms and diet your health care provider gives you the news...you are diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder which affects the large intestine.

75 Pharmacare department - a conceptual proposal

Submitted by Bhagavan P S on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 18:54

Introduction

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Bhagavan P S

Sun, 03/31/2013 - 18:47

What is Pharmacare and why it is stressed now are the common query I encountered from many over phone and in person. Well a google search on 'pharmacare' takes us to hundreds of sites, some related to hospital and many private enterprises offering placement, quality tests for drugs, education and many more on various facets of pharmacy. The PharmDs whom I met during the course of my interaction while issueing their Reg Pharmacist certifcate on the other hand lacked luster and brightness on thei face and majority of them were found uncertain about their future in India. They were unable to sell their knowledge and I felt thyat they are looking for some one to take them. Many hospital HR people come to me asking for database of pharma cists and when I give them the database of PharmDs they get confused and ask me how their services could be used and whats the benefit. The Director of one of the major specialty hospital asked me once for a program for the pharmacist under pharmacy. He wanted it to be unique that could be supportive to pharmacovigilance program of Government of India. The above write up came out from me to answer all these issues.Pharmacare is the need of the hour in Indian hospitals to ensure Zero defect in therapy.

Besides, Mr Raghukiran a B Pharm qualified Seniour Pharmacist in Govt of Karnataka Health department asked me how the scheme could be adopted in the Ayush and NRHM program.

Well, I wish to underline that Medical care starts the moment the Health care fails. During my service in the Health & FW Department, I have found advance clues on the disease patterns like epidemics and endemics in the movement of drugs. Thus, the pharmacist and the pharmacy would be very useful to alert the healthcare team, if they are properly recognized and utilized. It is undortunate that such a sensitive and sensible aspect of pharmacy is considered as outcast in the Indian Health policy and sector.

Hence this blog. Hope this will help the Pharmacists in getting their due scope to serve in the Indian hospital.

Bhagavan.P.S The pic; Explaining pharmacists role to the public in a public fair 'ADHAMYA CHETANA' http://www.pharmainfo.net/bhagavan-p-s/biography

Improving your lipid profile

Submitted by Dr Rezahaider on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 18:49

The term 'lipid' refers to substances that are not soluble in water. These include cholesterol, triglyceride, phospholipids etc. Lipids are incorporated into lipoproteins in our body. Of them, low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL) are worth mentioning. LDL carries cholesterol from liver to other tissues. Thus there is accumulation of excessive cholesterol plaques within the blood vessels of tissues like heart (resulting in heart attack) , brain (resulting in stroke) etc if LDL is high. That's why, excess LDL is bad for health.

What Medications Are Used to Treat High Blood Pressure?

Submitted by Dr Marc Macera on Mon, 03/18/2013 - 13:16

Millions of people around the world have diagnosed high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension...if left untreated hypertension can lead to decreased kidney function, vision impairment, memory loss, aneurysms, heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and even death. When individuals are diagnosed with hypertension they often seek treatment from their health care provider.

TRIBUTE to Dr. K. ANJI REDDY

Submitted by eswar on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 18:28

Sad to know, Hard to Believe!

Our Pharma Giant is NO MORE!

Dr. ANJI REDDY KALLAM, Founder and Chairman - Dr. REDDY's Laboratories passed away.

On behlaf of All Our Pharma Fraternity, I pray God Almighty to rest his SOUL in PEACE.

He is the ONE who made our Hyderabad based Pharma as a TREND SETTER in Global Market.

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Bhagavan P S

Sun, 03/17/2013 - 06:15

MAN HAS TO QUIT AND VACATE THE PLACE THE MOMENT HIS MISSION IS COMPLETED, IN THE EYES OF GOD.

 

DR ANJI REDDY CAME TO THIS WORLD WITH A MISSION, GREW WITH A VISSION AND LEFT AFTER COMPLETING HIS MISSION - A REAL PHYLOSOPHY OF LIFE

 

Dr Anji reddy was a guiding star in the pharma industrial and academic map of India. It is his relentless zeal for research that India could see many life saving molecules in the armoury of therapeutics.

 

India and the profession in particular has lost a great pharma leader in his death.

 

May his soul rest in peace and may god provide moral strength to withstand the shock and loss to the bereaved family and to all his close associates.

Bhagavan.P.S The pic; Explaining pharmacists role to the public in a public fair 'ADHAMYA CHETANA' http://www.pharmainfo.net/bhagavan-p-s/biography

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eswar

Mon, 03/18/2013 - 09:31

Yes sir,

He is not only an asset to his family, He is also an asset to the whole Nation!

Hyderabad and India too, got Reputation in Pharma field, mostly because of Dr. K. ANJI REDDY.

Getting job and being an employee of Dr. REDDY's Labs is a dream for many!

Hope the foundation laid by Dr. ANJI REDDY, will sustain forever and grow well making his soul rest in peace.

 

Regards

ESWAR :-)

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sirisha

Mon, 03/18/2013 - 06:28

Yes sir. Rightly said.

 

May his soul rest in peace!

Sirisha Pingali

http://www.pharmainfo.net/sirisha

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vijayaratna

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 02:13

In the sudden and sad demise of Dr. Anji Reddy the nation lost a dynamic individual and the pharma field lost its guiding light. Pharma field must retain the inspiration he gave and proceed forward and become number one in the production of high quality and cost effective drug products. That would be a fitting tribute to him.

Vijaya Ratna

http://www.pharmainfo.net/vijayaratna/biography

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vbsishwarya

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 14:03

thanks to such great person who left a remarkable impact in field of pharmacy.

Though, he had left his deeds and works will be always cherished.... he ll eternal forever in the history..

Aishwarya

Regards V.B.S.Aishwarya CREATIVE DIVISION RCP http://www.pharmainfo.net/og/rcp/soldiers-rcp

Facts about stroke

Submitted by Dr Rezahaider on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 19:18

Stroke develops due to focal ischemia (reduced blood supply) or hemorrhage in the brain resulting in focal deficit of brain function (that should last more than 24 hours) . It is the most common cause of physical disability and third most common cause of death in the developed world (after cancer and heart disease) . Two thirds of stroke patients are aged over 60 years. Unfortunately, about one fifth of patients with stroke will die within a month of attack and half of those who survive will be left with physical disability in the long run.

FLASH NEWS: GPAT 2013 Online Exam Notification Released

Submitted by eswar on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 21:02

FLASH NEWS: GPAT 2013 Notification Released.

Plz visit www.aicte-gpat.in

IMPORTANT DATES:

Registration Start dateDate : 08-03-2013

Registration End dateDate : 08-04-2013

Admit Card download dateDate : 29-04-2013GPAT 2013

Exam WindowDate : 16-05-2013 to 18-05-2013

GPAT Result declarationDate : 31-05-2013

Print out of Score CardsFrom : 31-05-2013 - 30-06-2013


Regards

Eswar

74. National Pharmacy Week 2013

Submitted by Bhagavan P S on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 08:39

Hi Pharma friends and colleagues,


Even after half a century, the pharmacist has not been able to fix himself with crdible footing (in India) in the hospital and in the retail drugs stores. Lets wake up at least now with some result riented activity with well defined target.

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bhupendra

Sat, 03/09/2013 - 12:48

Very good idea sir.

 

 

 

General Secretary Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) http://www.ipa.medlineindia.com
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Bhagavan P S

Sat, 03/09/2013 - 16:10

Thank you.

 

But this should happen on a massive movement through out India

 

IPA, APTI should take the lead.

 

 

 

Bhagavan.P.S The pic; Explaining pharmacists role to the public in a public fair 'ADHAMYA CHETANA' http://www.pharmainfo.net/bhagavan-p-s/biography

Oral hygiene at different ages

Submitted by Dr Rezahaider on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 03:55

How do you help your children care for their teeth:



Teaching your children proper oral hygiene at a very early age is an important part of growing up. You should start by setting an example for your child. If you take a good care of your own teeth, it sends a message that oral health is something to be valued. Don't dig too far on this aspect, just make it fun. Brush along with them and let them choose their own brush when you are shopping.



PYDAH WINGS 2K13: Technical Fest @ Kakinada

Submitted by eswar on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 13:43

PYDAH College of Pharmacy, Kakinada organizing Technical Fest: WINGS 2K13 on March 12th and 13th at its Campus, Kakinada, A.P.

Regards

Eswar.

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manjusha.k

Sat, 03/09/2013 - 04:39

lets all meet in the quiz........pydah is getting ready.....2 more days to go.

manjusha