Browsing Pharmacy Research by Title
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A comprehensive review on the antiviral activities of chalcones
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Some viral outbreaks have plagued the world since antiquity, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic. The continuous spread and emergence of new viral diseases have urged the discovery of novel treatment options that ... -
A comprehensive review summarizing the recent biomedical applications of functionalized carbon nanofibers
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Since the discovery and fabrication of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) over a decade ago, scientists foster to discover novel myriad potential applications for this material in both biomedicine and industry. The unique economic ... -
A comprehensive systematic review of pharmacy perspectives on interprofessional education and collaborative practice
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article Review)Introduction: Pharmacists are key professionals in the collaborative working process and are integral members of the healthcare team. However, there is paucity of information regarding their perspectives towards interprofessional ... -
A Critical Review of the Current Evidence for Measuring Drug Concentrations of First-Line Agents Used to Treat Tuberculosis in Children
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Article Review)Tuberculosis is a leading cause of infectious disease-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Additionally, treatment is complex with most patients requiring combination therapy of first-line agents for multiple months. ... -
A holistic conceptual framework model to describe medication adherence in and guide interventions in diabetes mellitus
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article)BACKGROUND: Nonadherence to medications in patients with diabetes, which results in poor treatment outcomes and increased healthcare costs, is commonly reported globally. Factors associated with medication adherence have ... -
A literature-based algorithm for the assessment, management, and monitoring of drug-induced QTc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Dove Medical Press Ltd. , 2019 , Article Review)Background: Certain psychotropics and a number of other medications used to treat medical conditions in psychiatric patients can increase the risk of prolonging the corrected QT (QTc) interval on the electrocardiogram, ... -
A message from the new Editor-in-Chief
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)[No abstract available] -
A new experimental community pharmacy internship module for undergraduate pharmacy students in western Nepal: overview and reflections
(2017 , Article)Community pharmacies in Nepal and other South Asian countries are in a mediocre state due to poor regulation and the fact that many pharmacies are run by people with insufficient training in dispensing. This has led to the ... -
A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists' and patients' perspectives of the program
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Background Tobacco use is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. An intensive pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program was implemented in eight primary care pharmacies in Qatar. Objective This study aimed ... -
A program for obese youth at-risk for diabetes in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)Background: Obesity is an international public health problem well documented in Qatar among children and adolescents and contributes to diabetes, a disease already highly prevalent in the country. We describe an intervention ... -
A protocol to investigate the stability of 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid bags in the prehospital setting of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) fluid bags are commonly stored in ambulances. Despite that the ambulances normally use air-conditioning during operational shifts, NaCl bags are exposed to deviations from the ... -
A psychometric analysis of a newly developed summative, multiple choice question assessment adapted from Canada to a Middle Eastern context
( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article)Introduction: Accreditation necessitates that assessment methods reflect the standards established by the accrediting body. The process of adapting assessments to a new context can present unique challenges with uncertainty ... -
A qualitative exploration of clozapine prescribing and monitoring practices in the Arabian Gulf countries
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Clozapine is considered as the first line antipsychotic for treatment resistant schizophrenia (TRS). Worldwide reports indicate an overall underutilization of clozapine in patients experiencing TRS. This study aims to ... -
A qualitative study exploring medical representatives' views on current drug promotion techniques in Yemen
(2012 , Article)Medical representatives are a key component of the marketing strategies used to convince physicians to prescribe targeted drugs. The perspectives of medical representatives on the extent and composition of pharmaceutical ... -
A Review of Clinical Outcomes Associated with Two Meropenem Dosing Strategies
( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article Review)Meropenem is a carbapenem antibiotic that exhibits time-dependent bactericidal activity, traditionally dosed intravenously at 1�g every 8�h. In order to maximize its pharmacodynamic activity and reduce costs, an alternative ... -
A Review of Pharmacogenetics of Antimalarials and Associated Clinical Implications
( Springer-Verlag France , 2017 , Article Review)Genetic variability in drug-metabolizing enzymes and drug transporters is known to influence the pharmacokinetics of many drugs. Antimalarial drugs are a class of agents known to utilize metabolic and elimination pathways ... -
A Review of the Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Isavuconazole
( Springer-Verlag France , 2018 , Article Review)Invasive fungal infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially for immunocompromised patients. Treatment options are few and most are limited by safety and formulation concerns. Isavuconazole is a new ... -
A simple approach to predict the stability of phospholipid vesicles to nebulization without performing aerosolization studies
( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Article)Membrane extrusion was investigated for predicting the stability of soya phosphatidylcholine liposomes and surfactosomes (Tween 80-enriched liposomes) to nebulization. Formulations were prepared with or without cholesterol, ... -
A study to investigate the impact of a blended learning teaching approach to teach pharmacy law
( Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2019 , Article)Objective To describe the implementation and assess the effect of a blended learning approach to teach pharmacy law. Methods Twenty didactic pharmacy law lectures were redeveloped to 9 h of flipped classroom sessions. ... -
A survey on the awareness and attitude of pharmacists and doctors towards the application of pharmacogenomics and its challenges in Qatar
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2015 , Article)RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: Pharmacists are expected to play an important role in applying pharmacogenomics discoveries to patient care. Despite the increased attention to genetic research in Qatar, clinicians' attitudes ...