Browsing Pharmacy Research by Author "Mahfouz, Ahmed"
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A 5-year trend in the use of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors and other oral antidiabetic drugs in a Middle Eastern country
Zaghloul, Nancy; Awaisu, Ahmed; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Alyafei, Sumaya; Elewa, Hazem ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)Background: Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a novel class of oral antidiabetic drugs. To date, there are no pharmacoepidemiologic studies investigating the pattern of use of SGLT2is compared to ... -
Adding colchicine to tocilizumab in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: An open-label randomized controlled trial
Rahhal, Alaa; Najim, Mostafa; Aljundi, Amer Hussein; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Alyafei, Sumaya Mehdar; Awaisu, Ahmed; Habib, Mhd, Baraa; Obeidat, Ibrahim; Faisal, Mohanad Mohammed; Alanzi, Meshaal Ali; Nair, Arun Prabhakaran; Elhassan, Areeg; Al-Dushain, Abdullah; Abdelmajid, Alaaeldin Abdelmajid; Abdelgader, Ahmed Elfadil; Moursi, Ahmed Mahmoud Ahmed; Alharafsheh, Ahmad Eid Nazzal; Kamar, Mohd Ragheb Abou; Goravey, Wael; Omar, Amr Salah; Abukhattab, Mohammed; Khatib, Mohamad Yahya; Mohamedali, Mohamed Gaafar; AlMaslamani, Muna A. Rahman; Alemadi, Samar... more authors ... less authors ( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Colchicine acts upstream in the cytokines cascade by inhibiting the nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome while interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor antagonists, such as tocilizumab, block the end result ... -
Bridging vs Non-Bridging with Warfarin Peri-Procedural Management: Cost and Cost-Effectiveness Analyses
Eljilany, Islam; Elewa, Hazem; Abdelsamad, Osama; Abdelgelil, Mohamed; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Anany, Rasha Al; Yafei, Sumaya Al; Al-Badriyeh, Daoud... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The warfarin peri-procedural management in Qatar is predominantly based on bridging (63%), compared to non-bridging. This study sought to perform a first-time cost analysis of current warfarin peri-procedural management ... -
Clinical outcomes of high-intensity doses of atorvastatin in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A retrospective cohort study using real-world data
Rahhal, Alaa; Khir, Fadi; Aljundi, Amer Hussien; AlAhmad, Yaser; Alzaeem, Hakam; Habra, Masa; Al-Shekh, Israa; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Awaisu, Ahmed; Al-Yafei, Sumaya; Arabi, Abdul Rahman... more authors ... less authors ( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2021 , Article)Aims: To compare the effectiveness and safety of 2 high-intensity atorvastatin doses (40 mg vs 80 mg) among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study using real-world ... -
A Comparative Study of High-intensity Rosuvastatin Versus Atorvastatin Therapy Post-acute Coronary Syndrome Using Real-world Data
Rahhal, Alaa; Khir, Fadi; Orabi, Bassant; Chbib, Salma; Al-Khalaila, Osama; Salah Abdelghani, Mohamed; Osman, Omnia; Azzam Ashour, Amr; Al-Awad, Mohammad; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Awaisu, Ahmed; Hussien Aljundi, Amer; Alahmad, Yaser; Alyafei, Sumaya; Rahman Arabi, Abdul... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)A high-intensity statin is recommended for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, real-world evidence of the effectiveness of rosuvastatin following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is scarce. ... -
Efficacy and cost effectiveness of intravenous ferric carboxymaltose versus iron sucrose in adult patients with iron deficiency anaemia
Basha, Ahmad; Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed; Hamad, Anas; Chandra, Prem; Omar, Nabil E.; Abdullah, Mohamed Abdul Jaber; Aldapt, Mahmood B.; Hussein, Radwa M.; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Adel, Ahmad A.; Shwaylia, Hawraa M.; Ekeibed, Yaslem; AbuMousa, Rami; Yassin, Mohamed A.... more authors ... less authors ( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Background Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a major health issues and common type of nutritional deficiency worldwide. For IDA treatment, intravenous (IV) iron is a useful therapy. Objective To determine the efficacy and ... -
Evaluation of Health Literacy Levels and Associated Factors Among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure in Qatar
Elbashir, Marwa; Elhajj, Maguy Saffouh; Rainkie, Daniel; Kheir, Nadir; Abdulrhim, Sara; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Alyafei, Sumaya; Awaisu, Ahmed; Hamou, Fatima... more authors ... less authors ( Dove Press , 2023 , Article)Purpose: To determine the prevalence of inadequate health literacy and its associated risk factors among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and/or heart failure (HF) in Qatar. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional ... -
Proton pump inhibitor co-prescription with dual antiplatelet therapy among patients with acute coronary syndrome in Qatar
Awaisu, Ahmed; Hamou, Fatima; Mekideche, Lylia; Muabby, Nisrine El; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Mohammed, Shaban; Saad, Ahmad... more authors ... less authors ( Springer Netherlands , 2016 , Article)Background There are increasing concerns about clinically significant interactions between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and clopidogrel, resulting in adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndromes ... -
Trends of use of SGLT2 inhibitors in Qatar
Zaghloul, Nancy; Awaisu, Ahmed; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Al Saadi, Sumaya; Elewa, Hazem ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a growing health challenge in Qatar and worldwide. T2DM is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality, and progression of renal disease. ...