<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><xml><records><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Saad Mohammed Alsaab</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Salman Khalid Alotaibi</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Prasanna Mohana Bhaskaran</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Inbaraj Susai Domnic</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Prevalence of Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern from clinical samples of the patients in Riyadh Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">antimicrobial resistance (AMR)</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">drug resistance</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">drug sensitivity patterns</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">ESBLs and Carbapenemases.</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Multidrug-Resistant organisms (MDROs)</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2024</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">August 2024</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">16</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">751-756</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- x-tinymce/html --&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt; Multidrug-Resistant organisms (MDRO) pose a global health threat due to overuse of antibiotics and genetic transfer of resistance. The Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, faces unique challenges in combating MDROs, necessitating tailored interventions. Objectives: This research aims to inform evidence-based treatment and infection control measures. By understanding local epidemiology, we can optimize antimicrobial prescribing and minimize resistance emergence. Comprehensive surveillance in diverse healthcare settings is crucial given the escalating antimicrobial resistance. &lt;strong&gt;Materials &amp;amp;Methods&lt;/strong&gt;: This study utilized a retrospective design. Data was collected from diverse healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, from March 2022 to February 2023. Sample size was determined using OpenEpi Software, with 1500 participants needed. Data collection involved reviewing microbiological records and laboratory reports, with deidentification of personal information. Ethical approval was obtained from Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia. &lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; The study reported that 37.3% of the 1500 patients were classified as MDRO, with a higher prevalence among males (64.3%) compared to females (35.7%). MDRO prevalence varied across age groups, with the highest prevalence observed in the 70–79 age group (14.3%). Multiple invasive procedures (P = 0.002), length of stay (LOS) (P = 0.01) were independent risk factors for MDRO infection. Antimicrobial resistance patterns showed significant proportions of MDRO among Klebsiella spp., Acinetobacter spp., and Pseudomonas spp., &lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;The study emphasizes the urgent need for policy interventions to tackle the alarming prevalence of MDROs and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Healthcare providers must prioritize antimicrobial stewardship and implement rigorous infection prevention measures to curb MDRO transmission. Future research should evaluate the impact of stewardship, monitor resistance trends, and explore novel treatment strategies. Collaboration among stakeholders is vital for addressing AMR comprehensively through knowledge sharing and capacity building initiatives.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saad Mohammed Alsaab&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, Salman Khalid Alotaibi&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;, Prasanna Mohana Bhaskaran&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;, Inbaraj Susai Domnic&lt;sup&gt;3* &lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dawadmi, Shaqra University, SAUDI ARABIA.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Medicine, College of medicine, Dawadmi, Shaqra University, SAUDI ARABIA.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine,&amp;nbsp;Dawadmi, Shaqra University, SAUDI ARABIA.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></auth-address></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Prasanna Mohana Bhaskaran</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Mohammed Nawar Alotaibi</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Inbaraj Susai Domnic</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Bhaskaran Ashokan</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sudharshan Reddy Dachani</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Semmal Syed Meerasa</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Osama Mohammed Alruways</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Hand Hygiene Awareness and Knowledge Among Healthcare Personnel in The Dawadmi Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross- Sectional Survey Study</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">awareness</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Cross infection</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Hand hygiene</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Healthcare workers</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Knowledge.</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2023</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">June 2023</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">15</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">368-371</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction&lt;/strong&gt;: The outcome of patient care in healthcare settings is influenced predominantly by healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Hand hygiene is the single most essential component in avoiding HAIs. &lt;strong&gt;Objectives:&lt;/strong&gt; The aim of the study is to evaluate the awareness and knowledge about hand hygiene among the healthcare personnel in the Dawadmi Region of Saudi Arabia. &lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;This cross-sectional survey study was carried out between May till September 2021. The tool (Questionnaire) was adopted from World Health Organization's Hand Hygiene Knowledge and awareness Questionnaire (revised in 2009), validated according to CROSS (Checklist for Reporting of Survey Studies) check list. &lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; A total of 300 participants were randomly enrolled, 60 were nursing assistants, 140 nurses, and 100 residents, were enrolled in this study. With respect to years of experience in hand washing, 123 participants had 1–5 years (41%), 6–10 years (80%), 11–20 years (77%), and greater than 30 years of participation (6.67%). Concerning the education of hand washing and hygiene, training programs were attended by 230 participants (76.67%), and 70 participants (23.33%) did not attend the latest training program conducted by each institution. Most of them (83.33%) were using alcohol for hand hygiene. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusions&lt;/strong&gt;: This study has clearly shown the requirement of an in-depth appraisal of important issues of compliance and patient safety. Educational interventions to recognize the hand hygiene opportunities, improved availability of hand hygiene facilities and multifaceted approach to tackle various barriers (poor attitude, workload, etc) of adherence are needed to be accorded priority.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">3</style></issue><work-type><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Research Article</style></work-type><section><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">368</style></section><auth-address><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prasanna Mohana Bhaskaran&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, Mohammed Nawar Alotaibi&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;, Inbaraj Susai Domnic&lt;sup&gt;1,*&lt;/sup&gt;, Bhaskaran Ashokan&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;, Sudharshan Reddy Dachani&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;, Semmal Syed Meerasa&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;, Osama Mohammed Alruways&lt;sup&gt;5&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;Faculty, College of Medicine - Al-Dawadmi Campus, Shaqra University&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;Final year Medical Student, College of Medicine - Al-Dawadmi Campus, Shaqra University&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;Faculty, College of Medicine - Shaqra Campus, Shaqra University&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;Faculty, College of Pharmacy - Al-Dawadmi Campus, Shaqra University&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;5&lt;/sup&gt;Second year Medical Student, College of Medicine - Al-Dawadmi Campus, Shaqra University&lt;/p&gt;
</style></auth-address></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Inbaraj Susai Domnic</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Faisal Fahad Al Otaibi</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Noureldaim Elnoman Elbadawi</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Prasanna Mohana Bhaskaran</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Mohammad Azhar Rashikh</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Dinesh Dimri</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Knowledge and Awareness about Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Among the Students of College of Medicine, Shaqra university in Dawadmi, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Personalized medicine</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacogenetic testing</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacogenomics</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2022</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">August 2022</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">14</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">367-372</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction: &lt;/strong&gt;Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine are the two rapidly emerging areas in medical field which will determine the drug therapy of the future. It is very important for current medical students to be aware of these medical fields and apply these principles in their medical practice. There is huge scope for research in this area, hence an awareness study was conducted among medical students of college of medicine, Shaqra university, Dawadmi.&lt;strong&gt; Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;A cross sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among the medical students of Shaqra university, Dawadmi by self-administered questionnaire. 150 students participated in the study. &lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Out of the 150 students participated in the study Pharmacogenomics is relevant to my education 25% strongly agree. 45% agreed to recommend pharmacogenomic testing. Familiarity with genetics is only 16% and only 14% are familiar with interpreting results of pharmacogenomic tests. Knowledge testing showed overall less percentage. Only 16% can identify drugs that require pharmacogenomic testing. But 36% are confident to use the results of pharmacogenomics tests to make an appropriate adjustment to a patient’s drug therapy. Knowledge about personalized medicine is 31% with scale of 3 out of 7.40% of students agreed to undergo genetic testing. 52% of the participants agreed to know about their risk for developing genetic based chronic diseases. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusion&lt;/strong&gt;: There is genuine interest and awareness about Pharmacogenomics and Personalized medicine among the medical students but the knowledge is lacking. Hence including these areas in the undergraduate medical curriculum will impart valuable knowledge to the future medical students.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;Faculty, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SAUDI ARABIA.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;Medical student, College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SAUDI ARABIA.&lt;/p&gt;
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