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Heme Oxygenase (HO)-1 Induction Prevents Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Mediated Endothelial Cell Death and Dysfunction
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Diabetes is intimately associated with cardiovascular complications. Much evidence highlighted the complex interplay between Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) stress and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of diabetes. Hemeoxygenase-1 ...
NICU Medication Errors: Describing the Cause and Nature of Medication Errors in a NICU in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Introduction: A medication error can be defined as "any error occurring in the medication use process" and focuses on problems with the delivery of medication to a patient [1]. Medication errors are a complex and ongoing ...
Computer-Aided Design and Synthesis of N-aryl and Heteroarylpiperazine Derivatives as Dual Serotonergic Antagonists for Autism Treatment
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background and Objective: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by abnormalities in social interaction and communication skills, in addition to stereotypic behaviors and restricted activities and interests. ...
Evaluation of a Cumulative Performance-based Assessment for Pharmacy Students in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Background: Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are considered the most psychometrically robust form of clinical skills assessment in the health professions. In 2014, the College of Pharmacy at Qatar University ...
Comparability of Interviewer-Administration Versus Self-Administration of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Tuberculosis (FACIT-TB) Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
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Adis
, 2016 , Article)
Objective
To investigate the extent to which two different modes of administration (interview by a trained interviewer versus self-administration) yielded a comparable estimate of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in ...
Design and synthesis of novel chalcones as potent selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors
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Elsevier Masson SAS
, 2016 , Article)
A novel series of substituted chalcones were designed and synthesized to be evaluated as selective human MAO-B inhibitors. A combination of either methylsulfonyl or trifluoromethyl substituents on the aromatic ketone moiety ...
A simple approach to predict the stability of phospholipid vesicles to nebulization without performing aerosolization studies
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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, ...
Glycoside-based niosomal nanocarrier for enhanced in-vivo performance of Cefixime
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2016 , Article)
This study aimed to evaluate the potential of a novel glycoside non-ionic surfactant synthesized and characterized in our laboratory for increased oral bioavailability of Cefixime. The surfactant was synthesized by simple ...
A case of probable esomeprazole-induced transient liver injury in a pregnant woman with hyperemesis
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
We report a case of 22-year-old primigravida presented to Women's Hospital - Hamad Medical Corporation emergency with severe epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. On admission, she was dehydrated with remarkably worsening ...
The Living with Medicines Questionnaire: Translation and Cultural Adaptation into the Arabic Context
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2016 , Article)
Background The Living with Medicines Questionnaire (LMQ) was developed in English language to assess, from a patient's perspective, issues related to the burden resulting from the use of medicines. Objectives To translate ...