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A non-clinical randomised controlled trial to assess the impact of pharmaceutical care intervention on satisfaction level of newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Nepal
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BioMed Central
, 2015 , Article)
Background
Patient satisfaction is the ultimate goal of healthcare system which can be achieved from good patient-healthcare professional relationship and quality of healthcare services provided.
Study was conducted ...
Diabetes patient management by pharmacists during Ramadan
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2014 , Article)
Many Muslim diabetes patients choose to participate in Ramadan despite medical advice to the contrary. This study aims to describe Qatar pharmacists' practice, knowledge, and attitudes towards guiding diabetes medication ...
The role of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-1B in cardiovascular disease and its interplay with insulin resistance
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
Endothelial dysfunction is a key feature of cardiovascular disorders associated with obesity and diabetes. Several studies identified protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-1B, a member of the PTP superfamily, as a major ...
The Prevalence of Tobacco Smoking in Patients With Diabetes in Hospital Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Elsevier
, 2014 , Article)
Widespread evidence has demonstrated the negative effects of tobacco smoking
in patients with diabetes. Although many studies have explored the prevalence of
tobacco smoking in the general population, data are lacking ...
Utilization of simulated patients to assess diabetes and asthma counseling practices among community pharmacists in Qatar
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Springer Netherlands
, 2017 , Article)
Background Patient counseling is one of the most important services a pharmacist can provide to patients. Studies have shown that counseling provided by pharmacists may prevent medication related problems and improve ...
An evaluation of the translation of continuing education into diabetes public health care by pharmacists
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Springer Netherlands
, 2017 , Article)
Background Pharmacists are assuming greater public health roles and partaking in continuing education to advance knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of this patient care. Objective We sought to determine what ...
Prevention and screening recommendations in type 2 diabetes: Review and critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines.
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
The aim of this review was to identify and appraise guidelines reporting recommendations for the screening and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Five guidelines were included for analysis and all were endorsed by national or ...
Factors associated with medication adherence among patients with diabetes in the Middle East and North Africa region: A systematic mixed studies review
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article Review)
Multiple systematic reviews were conducted investigating factors associated with medication adherence worldwide. However, investigations from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region were largely underrepresented in ...
Diabetes care in Qatar: a survey of pharmacists’ activities, attitudes and knowledge
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Springer Netherlands
, 2018 , Article)
Background Diabetes mellitus is recognized as a major public health issue and is one of the top ten causes of death in Qatar. Objective To describe the activities, and attitudes of Qatar pharmacists toward diabetes, to ...
Fixed-dose combination associated with faster time to smear conversion compared to separate tablets of anti-tuberculosis drugs in patients with poorly controlled diabetes and pulmonary tuberculosis in Qatar
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2018 , Article)
Background: Diabetes is associated with increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) treatment failure, death, and relapse compared to patients without diabetes. Current TB regimens are available as fixed dose combination (FDC) and ...