OBJECTIVE To describe a classification of errors and to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a method for recording staff reported errors in general practice. DESIGN An iterative process in a pilot practice was used to develop a classification of errors. This was incorporated in an anonymous self-report form which was then used to collect information on errors during June 2002. The acc...

The aim of this study was to develop ethosomes loaded with cryptotanshinone (CPT) and formulate them as a topical gel for the treatment of acne. Ethosomes were prepared and evaluated for vesicle size, CPT loading and encapsulation efficiency. Optimized ethosomes were formulated as Carbomer 974 gels and compared with conventional hydroethanolic gels for transdermal permeation and skin deposition...

The effect of ultrasound on caffeine transport through rabbitâ€TMs skin from four different gel matrices respectively made fromHPMC, methylcellulose, gelatin or carbopol 940 has been evaluated. The drug transport without ultrasound application was not detectable during the time course of the study. Ultrasound application has showed an increase drug transport (in terms of percent of drug transpo...

The present study involves preparation and evaluation of gastric-mucoadhesive microparticles with Metformin Hydrochloride as model drug for prolongation of gastric residence time. The microparticles were prepared by the emulsification solvent evaporation technique using polymers of Carbomer 934p (C) and Ethylcellulose (EC). The microparticles were prepared by emulsion solvent evaporation method...

The present study involves preparation and evaluation of gastric-mucoadhesive microparticles with Metformin Hydrochloride as model drug for prolongation of gastric residence time. The microparticles were prepared by the emulsification solvent evaporation technique using polymers of Carbomer 934p (C) and Ethylcellulose (EC). The microparticles were prepared by emulsion solvent evaporation method...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Research on the relationship between caffeine-containing medicines (CCMs) and the risk of hemorrhagic stroke (HS) is sparse. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between CCMs and the risk of HS. METHODS We performed a multicenter case-control study in South Korea, from 2002 to 2004. A total of 940 patients with nontraumatic acute HS, aged 30 to 84 years ...