Background: Medication errors are widespread public health issue. Prescription errors commonly results in medication error. Prescription error can be largely avoidable this study was performed with aim to point out the common mistake in the prescription which may endanger patients.Methods: Our study was cross-sectional and observational, performed in Index Medical College. 320 prescriptions were reviewed. Analysis was done for presence or absence of essential components of prescription like prescriber information’s, patients information’s, details of drug like its dosage form, strength, frequency, total duration of treatment, warnings or instruction for use. The observed data was expressed in number and percentage.Results: Patient information was complete 315 (98.44%) in prescriptions. Prescriber’s information were present in 284 (88.75%). Legibility was seen in 240 (75%). Use of generic drug, capital letters for drug name, warning are seen in 9 (2.81%), 39 (12.19%), 3 (0.94%) respectively. Completeness in terms of the name of drug, dose, strength, route, frequency, duration and dosage forms of prescribed drugs was seen in 252 (78.75%) prescriptions.Conclusions: Properly framed and written prescription can largely prevent medication error. Regular prescription audit must be carried out so that common mistake can be identified and corrective measure with the help of training session, workshop can be taken.

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Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity in both developed and developing countries. It is a leading cause of death in India, and its contribution to mortality is rising. Platelets play an essential role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Therefore an important part of the treatment of ACS, and of primary and secondary preventive measures in coronary heart disease, consists of antiplatelet treatment. Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) provides more intense platelet inhibition than single antiplatelet therapy resulting in incremental reductions in the risk of thrombotic events after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or ACS, but it has been associated with an increased risk of major bleeding. It is interesting to consider that there is no Indian data on the efficacy of recently developed antiplatelet drugs other than in combination with aspirin, and that we remain unaware of the extent to which combinations with aspirin improve efficacy but increase risk. Methodology: Study was prospective, observational clinical study carried out in the Department of Medicine, of Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre. A total of 80 patients with CAD were enrolled for the study and were equally divided in two groups each of 40 for evaluating efficacy and safety of dual antiplatelet therapy. Follow-up was done at 8 weeks, 16 weeks, and 24 weeks, patients were asked to provide information regarding their current medications, any morbidity and their complications [if any]. Demographic parameters were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Comparison between groups was done by Chi–square Test. Survival analysis was done by suitable statistical method. Result: The median age was 55 years in group 1 and 57 years in group 2. Hypertension was most common associated disorders in group 1 [25 (62.55%)] and group 2 [27 (67.5%)], which was followed by diabetes and dyslipidemia. index events for present study enrolment was unstable angina, non–ST-segment elevation MI, ST-segment elevation MI and others amongs the study groups. With 6 months of follow-up, the rate of the primary event like death from any cause was 7.5 percent in the clopidogrel plus aspirin group and 2.5 percent in the ticagrelor plus aspirin group. The primary safety end point (severe bleeding) was 2.5 %  in the clopidogrel plus group 1 and none in group 2. Conclusion: the combination of clopidogrel plus aspirin was found to be non inferior to aspirin plus ticagrelor dual therapy in reducing the rate of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes among patients with stable cardiovascular disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors. The risk of moderate to severe bleeding was increased slightly in both the groups. Our findings do support the use of dual antiplatelet therapy across the broad population tested where single antiplatelet therapy are not giving maximum benefits Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), Coronary artery disease (CAD), Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)

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The fight against inequality and commodification of women in society has been the cornerstone of discussions on feminism. Since women have multiple identities based on gender, looks, caste, class, ethnicity and age, at any given point of time they could be oppressed by any one or various other factors. In fact, women have been pushed to lag behind men on all vital aspects of life whether it is the choice of education, or employment opportunities, health and nutrition, sexuality or even crucial decisions about their family. A corrective to this situation would be ensuring for them a right to education and gainful employment and also empowering them through selfhelp groups besides providing them enough opportunities of participation at all levels of governance. These rights would not only increase their self image and self-confidence but also provide for greater autonomy within the household along with the question of survival with men on an equal footing.