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We invite you to read “Global Pharmaceutical Regulation: Comparative Frameworks and Operations” by Omolayo Tinuke Umaru et al.

🌐 This narrative review compares pharmaceutical regulatory systems across major global authorities, including the FDA, EMA, and PMDA, alongside emerging regulators. It highlights increasing international harmonization through initiatives such as ICH, while also addressing persistent differences in approval processes, pharmacovigilance systems, and regulatory timelines.

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Global Pharmaceutical Regulation: Comparative Frameworks and Operations Pharmaceutical regulation plays a central role in protecting public health by governing clinical trials, market authorization, and post-marketing safety monitoring throughout the medicine life cycle. While substantial literature describes established systems, particularly the United States Food and ...

We are pleased to feature: “Drug-Induced Hyponatremia as a Cause of Emergency Department Attendance” by Joel Gené Grasa et al.

🏥 This study highlights drug-induced hyponatremia as a significant cause of emergency department visits, with thiazide diuretics identified as the most common contributor. The findings emphasize polypharmacy as a key independent risk factor for 30-day revisits, underscoring the importance of careful medication review and follow-up in elderly patients.
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Drug-Induced Hyponatremia as a Cause of Emergency Department Attendance Background: Hyponatremia is one of the most common electrolyte disturbances in emergency departments. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of patients presenting with drug-induced hyponatremia and analyse factors associated with 30-day revisits. Methods: Retrospective observational study...

“Real-World Comparison of Intravenous vs. Oral Antimicrobial Therapy for Bone and Joint Infections” by Maura Kreiser, Sarah Al Mansi, Ismaeel Yunusa, Caroline Derrick, P. Brandon Bookstaver, Majdi N. Al-Hasan, Yorika Hammett, and Morgan Pizzuti.

💊 This real-world study found comparable treatment outcomes between intravenous and oral antimicrobial therapy for bone and joint infections, supporting growing evidence for the effective use of oral treatment while highlighting its continued underutilization in clinical practice.

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Real-World Comparison of Intravenous vs. Oral Antimicrobial Therapy for Bone and Joint Infections Well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated safe and effective use of oral antimicrobial therapy for bone and joint infections. Application of data for implementation into real-world practice, however, has inherent challenges. This retrospective cohort study compared real-wor...

📣 We are pleased to share highlights from the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Clinical Investigation. Our team participated with a booth, where we had the opportunity to connect with researchers, clinicians, and partners, and receive valuable feedback from the scientific community.

A special thank you to everyone who visited us and shared their insights and perspectives. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us continue to improve and support the scientific publishing community.

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Meet Us at the 44th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, 1–5 June 2026, Bologna, Italy 🇮🇹

This prestigious meeting will bring together leading experts from across Europe and beyond, united in their commitment to advancing the research, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children 👩‍⚕️🔬

📍 We warmly invite participants to visit the MDPI booth to connect with our team, learn more about our open access publishing services, and discuss the latest developments in paediatric infectious disease research.

We look forward to meeting researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from around the world and exchanging ideas that help shape the future of child health and infectious disease research 🤝✨

🔗 Conference website: https://brnw.ch/21x31i9

📣 We are pleased to feature: “Effectiveness of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Integrative Review of Reviews and Comparative Effectiveness Studies (2020–2025)” by Desislava Stanimirova, MPharm et al.

This systematic integrative review summarizes recent evidence on SGLT2 inhibitors, highlighting consistent benefits in glycaemic control, cardiovascular outcomes, and renal protection, while also noting heterogeneity across studies.

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Effectiveness of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Integrative Review of Reviews and Comparative Effectiveness Studies (2020–2025) This systematic integrative review evaluates the effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors in relation to improving glycaemic control, reducing cardiovascular events, and preserving renal function based on the latest published evidence. Search for publications referenced in PubMed, from January 2020 to Janu...

📢 New Article Published! “Older Adults’ Access to Pharmacological Treatment, a Human Right to Health: Scoping Review (2020–2025)”
by Doris Cardona et al.

🔗 Read the paper: https://brnw.ch/21x2VE0

This review examines barriers older adults face in accessing essential medicines for chronic diseases and highlights how unequal access can compromise the fundamental rights to health, dignity, and equality. The study emphasizes the importance of equitable healthcare policies, pharmaceutical education, and long-term support systems to ensure healthy and dignified aging.

Older Adults’ Access to Pharmacological Treatment, a Human Right to Health: Scoping Review (2020–2025) Background: Limitations in timely and equitable access to essential medicines among older adults not only constitute a clinical barrier to the effective management of chronic conditions, but also represent a violation of the fundamental right to life, health and the principles of dignity, equality a...

📢 Our Special Issue “History of Pharmacy and Medicine: Implications for Contemporary Pharmacy Practice, Education and Professional Identity” in the journal Pharmacy is open for submissions.

📝 Guest Editors: Dr. Manuela Bianca Pasca and Dr. Daniela Gitea

🔗 Learn more and submit your manuscript: https://brnw.ch/21x2Txb

We look forward to your submissions!

We are pleased to feature: “Intention/Reflection (I/R) Practice Creates a Deeper APPE Connection for Student Pharmacists After COVID-19” by Kerry K. Fierke et al.

This study highlights how Intention/Reflection (I/R) practices enhanced student pharmacist engagement, confidence, and professional growth during APPE experiences in the post-pandemic educational landscape.

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Intention/Reflection (I/R) Practice Creates a Deeper APPE Connection for Student Pharmacists After COVID-19 (1) Background: In response to the educational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, APPE preceptors implemented the Intention/Reflection (I/R) practice as a structured engagement tool. I/R is designed to promote engagement, motivation, metacognitive growth, and self-awareness among studen...

We are pleased to feature: “Effects of Thickening Agents Used in Dysphagia on the In Vitro Dissolution of Gliclazide” by Ayman Allahham et al.

This study investigates how thickening agents used in dysphagia management can significantly delay gliclazide dissolution, highlighting important considerations for medicine administration and bioavailability in older adults.

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Effects of Thickening Agents Used in Dysphagia on the In Vitro Dissolution of Gliclazide Dysphagia is common among older adults and frequently necessitates the use of thickening agents to facilitate safe swallowing of medicines, which may in turn alter their bioavailability. This study investigated the impact of two commercially available lubricants—Gloup® Forte and extremely thick w...