📌 Biological Drug Interactions with Vaccines: A Modern Treatment Challenge
Biological drugs like Adalimumab and Infliximab have revolutionized the treatment of autoimmune diseases. But did you know these drugs can interact with vaccines? These medications suppress the immune system, which can reduce the effectiveness of certain vaccines and, in some cases, increase the risk of infections.
Live vaccines (like MMR or chickenpox) are generally contraindicated in patients on these drugs due to the potential for viral replication. On the other hand, inactivated vaccines (like flu or COVID-19 💉) are safer but may generate a weaker immune response.
👩⚕️ Key point: Before starting biological therapy, it's best to complete all necessary vaccinations. If that’s not possible, inactivated vaccines can be safely administered with proper timing. Smart management and consultation with the healthcare team can control the disease while preventing serious infections.
💡 Knowledge and awareness are the keys to safety in treatment!
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Biological drugs like Adalimumab and Infliximab have revolutionized the treatment of autoimmune diseases. But did you know these drugs can interact with vaccines? These medications suppress the immune system, which can reduce the effectiveness of certain vaccines and, in some cases, increase the risk of infections.
Live vaccines (like MMR or chickenpox) are generally contraindicated in patients on these drugs due to the potential for viral replication. On the other hand, inactivated vaccines (like flu or COVID-19 💉) are safer but may generate a weaker immune response.
👩⚕️ Key point: Before starting biological therapy, it's best to complete all necessary vaccinations. If that’s not possible, inactivated vaccines can be safely administered with proper timing. Smart management and consultation with the healthcare team can control the disease while preventing serious infections.
💡 Knowledge and awareness are the keys to safety in treatment!
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❓معنی اصطلاح "Hit the Books" چیست ❓
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به کتاب ضربه زدن😵
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نوشتن کتاب
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خریدن کتاب
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Word:
"profound"
Definition:
Profound (adjective) means having deep insight or understanding; very great or intense.
Synonyms:
- Deep
- Intense
- Meaningful
- Thoughtful
- Insightful
Example:
The professor's lecture on philosophy was so profound that it left the entire class in awe, contemplating its meanings for hours.
Persian Meaning:
عمیق (صفت) به معنی داشتن بینش یا فهم عمیق؛ بسیار بزرگ یا شدید
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"profound"
Definition:
Profound (adjective) means having deep insight or understanding; very great or intense.
Synonyms:
- Deep
- Intense
- Meaningful
- Thoughtful
- Insightful
Example:
The professor's lecture on philosophy was so profound that it left the entire class in awe, contemplating its meanings for hours.
Persian Meaning:
عمیق (صفت) به معنی داشتن بینش یا فهم عمیق؛ بسیار بزرگ یا شدید
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💊 Diet for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Diet for patients with CKD is designed to reduce kidney workload and control metabolic complications. These patients need to carefully manage their intake of protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.
🍗 Protein should be limited in the early stages; typically, 0.6-0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day is recommended. High-quality protein sources such as eggs🥚, chicken🍗, and fish🐟 are suitable.
🧂 Sodium should be limited to less than 2300 mg per day to help control blood pressure and prevent fluid retention. Processed and salty foods should be avoided.
🍌 Potassium in cases of hyperkalemia should be reduced to 2-3 grams per day. High-potassium foods like bananas🍌, potatoes🥔, and oranges🍊 should be limited, while low-potassium alternatives such as apples🍎, pears🍐, and grapes🍇 can be consumed.
🧀 Phosphorus is an important factor in CKD patients and should be limited to 800-1000 mg per day. Consumption of dairy🥛, nuts🥜, and soda🥤, which are high in phosphorus, should be avoided. In severe cases, phosphorus binders may be prescribed.
💧 Fluids in patients with fluid retention should be adjusted based on urine output (urine output + 500 mL), with a daily fluid restriction.
Patients should receive 25-35 kcal per kilogram of body weight daily and focus on healthy sources like olive oil🫒 and complex carbohydrates🍞. Regular lab monitoring is essential to track electrolyte levels and kidney function. The diet should be tailored under the guidance of a dietitian.
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Diet for patients with CKD is designed to reduce kidney workload and control metabolic complications. These patients need to carefully manage their intake of protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.
🍗 Protein should be limited in the early stages; typically, 0.6-0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day is recommended. High-quality protein sources such as eggs🥚, chicken🍗, and fish🐟 are suitable.
🧂 Sodium should be limited to less than 2300 mg per day to help control blood pressure and prevent fluid retention. Processed and salty foods should be avoided.
🍌 Potassium in cases of hyperkalemia should be reduced to 2-3 grams per day. High-potassium foods like bananas🍌, potatoes🥔, and oranges🍊 should be limited, while low-potassium alternatives such as apples🍎, pears🍐, and grapes🍇 can be consumed.
🧀 Phosphorus is an important factor in CKD patients and should be limited to 800-1000 mg per day. Consumption of dairy🥛, nuts🥜, and soda🥤, which are high in phosphorus, should be avoided. In severe cases, phosphorus binders may be prescribed.
💧 Fluids in patients with fluid retention should be adjusted based on urine output (urine output + 500 mL), with a daily fluid restriction.
Patients should receive 25-35 kcal per kilogram of body weight daily and focus on healthy sources like olive oil🫒 and complex carbohydrates🍞. Regular lab monitoring is essential to track electrolyte levels and kidney function. The diet should be tailored under the guidance of a dietitian.
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❓What does it mean if sb says "It's not rocket science" ❓🚀
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It's too complicated🕯
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It's not related to science🔭
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It is not about spacecrafts
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It doesn't have complexity
Word:
"Ambivalent"
Definition:
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Synonyms:
Uncertain, conflicted, indecisive, hesitant, equivocal.
Example:
She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer, torn between excitement and fear of change.
Persian Meaning:
دوگانهنگر، مردد، دچار تردید
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"Ambivalent"
Definition:
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Synonyms:
Uncertain, conflicted, indecisive, hesitant, equivocal.
Example:
She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer, torn between excitement and fear of change.
Persian Meaning:
دوگانهنگر، مردد، دچار تردید
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💊 Clinical Pharmacology: The Science of Drugs in Service of Treatment
Clinical pharmacology is the science of studying the effects of drugs on the human body, optimizing treatments, minimizing side effects, and preventing drug interactions. Unlike a clinical pharmacist, who provides pharmaceutical care to patients in healthcare settings, a clinical pharmacologist focuses more on research, drug development, and monitoring therapeutic treatments.
🔬 Fields of Activity for Clinical Pharmacologists:
✓Research and development of new drugs 💡
✓Supervision of clinical trials and drug safety evaluation 🏥
✓Analysis of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for dose adjustment ⚖️
✓Identifying drug interactions and advising physicians 👩⚕️👨⚕️
✓Studying the impact of genetics on drug responses (pharmacogenetics) 🧬
✓Contributing to pharmaceutical policy-making and optimizing treatments 📜
This field bridges pharmaceutical research and patient care, playing a vital role in drug safety, effectiveness, and personalized medicine. The future of healthcare relies on the precise and profound knowledge of clinical pharmacology! ✨
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Clinical pharmacology is the science of studying the effects of drugs on the human body, optimizing treatments, minimizing side effects, and preventing drug interactions. Unlike a clinical pharmacist, who provides pharmaceutical care to patients in healthcare settings, a clinical pharmacologist focuses more on research, drug development, and monitoring therapeutic treatments.
🔬 Fields of Activity for Clinical Pharmacologists:
✓Research and development of new drugs 💡
✓Supervision of clinical trials and drug safety evaluation 🏥
✓Analysis of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for dose adjustment ⚖️
✓Identifying drug interactions and advising physicians 👩⚕️👨⚕️
✓Studying the impact of genetics on drug responses (pharmacogenetics) 🧬
✓Contributing to pharmaceutical policy-making and optimizing treatments 📜
This field bridges pharmaceutical research and patient care, playing a vital role in drug safety, effectiveness, and personalized medicine. The future of healthcare relies on the precise and profound knowledge of clinical pharmacology! ✨
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❓اصطلاح "Hit the nail on the head" در زبان انگلیسی چه مفهومی دارد؟🥸
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اشتباه کردن در عمل و تصمیم❌
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اظهار پشیمانی از عملکرد غلط🌧
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عملکرد درست و دقیق👀
6%
رسیدگی به بهداشت فردی ناخنها🗑
Vitex Agnus-Castus (Chaste Tree) in Pharmacy 🌿
Vitex agnus-castus, known for its effect on hormonal balance, is used to treat menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), infertility, and menopause. 🌸
This plant helps regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce PMS symptoms (such as mood swings, breast tenderness, and bloating), and alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. 🌞
It also increases milk production in breastfeeding mothers 🍼 and can be helpful in treating infertility due to a short luteal phase. 💕
• Dosage and Administration: 💊
The typical dosage of Vitex extract is 20 to 40 mg per day, taken once daily. 🗓️
For the liquid extract, 40 drops in a glass of water, once a day, is recommended.💧
The plant can also be consumed as a tea with one teaspoon of dried fruit in 250 ml of hot water, twice daily. 🍵
Therapeutic effects are generally seen after 3 months of consistent use. ⏳
• Precautions: ⚠️
Vitex agnus-castus may interact with hormonal medications, such as birth control pills and infertility treatments. 💊
It should be used cautiously in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 🩺
Some individuals may experience mild mood changes 😌 or gastrointestinal issues. 🤢
• Contraindications: 🚫
Use of Vitex is contraindicated in pregnant women 🤰 due to the risk of stimulating uterine contractions and disrupting hormonal balance. ⚖️
It is also not recommended for individuals with hormone-sensitive cancers (such as breast or ovarian cancer) 🎗️ or those taking dopaminergic medications. 💉
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Vitex agnus-castus, known for its effect on hormonal balance, is used to treat menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), infertility, and menopause. 🌸
This plant helps regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce PMS symptoms (such as mood swings, breast tenderness, and bloating), and alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. 🌞
It also increases milk production in breastfeeding mothers 🍼 and can be helpful in treating infertility due to a short luteal phase. 💕
• Dosage and Administration: 💊
The typical dosage of Vitex extract is 20 to 40 mg per day, taken once daily. 🗓️
For the liquid extract, 40 drops in a glass of water, once a day, is recommended.💧
The plant can also be consumed as a tea with one teaspoon of dried fruit in 250 ml of hot water, twice daily. 🍵
Therapeutic effects are generally seen after 3 months of consistent use. ⏳
• Precautions: ⚠️
Vitex agnus-castus may interact with hormonal medications, such as birth control pills and infertility treatments. 💊
It should be used cautiously in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 🩺
Some individuals may experience mild mood changes 😌 or gastrointestinal issues. 🤢
• Contraindications: 🚫
Use of Vitex is contraindicated in pregnant women 🤰 due to the risk of stimulating uterine contractions and disrupting hormonal balance. ⚖️
It is also not recommended for individuals with hormone-sensitive cancers (such as breast or ovarian cancer) 🎗️ or those taking dopaminergic medications. 💉
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The Greedy Farmer
Once upon a time, in a quaint village, there lived a farmer named Henry. Henry was known far and wide for his prosperous farm, which produced the finest crops in the region. However, Henry had one flaw—he was extremely greedy.
One day, while tending to his fields, Henry discovered a magical hen that laid golden eggs. Overwhelmed with joy, he took the hen home and eagerly awaited his fortune to grow. Each day, the hen laid one golden egg, and soon, Henry's wealth began to multiply.
Despite his newfound riches, Henry's greed knew no bounds. He grew impatient, thinking that the hen must have a stash of golden eggs inside her. One night, driven by his insatiable desire for more, Henry decided to kill the hen and retrieve all the eggs at once.
With a heavy heart, Henry took a knife and ended the hen's life. To his dismay, he found no treasure within—only the lifeless body of the hen. Realizing his folly, Henry was filled with regret. He had sacrificed the source of his wealth for a fleeting chance at more, and now, he had nothing.
Word of Henry's misfortune spread through the village, and the villagers took it as a lesson in the perils of greed. From that day on, Henry resolved to be content with what he had and to appreciate the blessings in his life.
- Quaint: Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
- Prosperous: Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
- Flaw: A fault or weakness in a person's character.
- Impatient: Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
- Stash: A hidden store or supply of something.
- Insatiable: Impossible to satisfy.
- Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
- Dismay: Distress caused by something unexpected.
- Folly: Lack of good sense; foolishness.
- Perils: Serious and immediate dangers.
- Downfall: A loss of power, prosperity, or status
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Word:
Tedious
Definition:
Long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Synonyms:
Boring, dull, monotonous, repetitive, tiresome.
Example:
"Filing all the paperwork was a tedious task that took hours to complete."
Persian Meaning:
خستهکننده، ملالآور، یکنواخت
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Tedious
Definition:
Long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Synonyms:
Boring, dull, monotonous, repetitive, tiresome.
Example:
"Filing all the paperwork was a tedious task that took hours to complete."
Persian Meaning:
خستهکننده، ملالآور، یکنواخت
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❓what does the phrase "kick the bucket" mean🗣️
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To start a new adventure😮
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To get angry🤬
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To die🏴☠️
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To play the game🎮
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Free Discussion Sessions are back!
Hey Everyone!
Looking for a fun and brainy way to spend your Thursday evening? Join us for a Free Discussion hosted by the English Club of Abzums' Pharmacy faculty.
💡 Topic: Can humans survive without microbes?
🌟 Expect laughs, debates, and a whole lot of "Ewww" moments as we dive into this quirky topic!
📅 Date: Thursday, Esfand 2nd
🕖 Time: 7 PM
Bring your ideas, your questions, and maybe some hand sanitizer (just kidding... or are we?). Let’s make learning fun together!
Hey Everyone!
Looking for a fun and brainy way to spend your Thursday evening? Join us for a Free Discussion hosted by the English Club of Abzums' Pharmacy faculty.
💡 Topic: Can humans survive without microbes?
🌟 Expect laughs, debates, and a whole lot of "Ewww" moments as we dive into this quirky topic!
📅 Date: Thursday, Esfand 2nd
🕖 Time: 7 PM
Bring your ideas, your questions, and maybe some hand sanitizer (just kidding... or are we?). Let’s make learning fun together!
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Free Discussion Sessions are back! Hey Everyone! Looking for a fun and brainy way to spend your Thursday evening? Join us for a Free Discussion hosted by the English Club of Abzums' Pharmacy faculty. 💡 Topic: Can humans survive without microbes? 🌟 Expect…
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