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Anti-Neoplastic Effects of Annonacin against Renal Cell Carcinoma
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background and Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma is the most common and lethal form of all renal cancers, and accounts for 4.1% of all cancer cases in Qatar. Mutations to Von-Hippel Lindeau (VHL) gene in renal cells activates ... -
Antibiotic Use Among Hospitalized Patients in Africa: A Systematic Review of Point Prevalence Studies
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Background: There is paucity of data describing the rate and quality indices of antibiotics used among hospitalized patients at continental level in Africa. This systematic review evaluated the pooled prevalence, indications, ... -
Antibiotics dispensing for URTIs by community pharmacists and general medical practitioners in Penang, Malaysia: A comparative study using simulated patients
( Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research , 2014 , Article)Background: In Malaysia, doctors in private clinics (often called dispensing doctors) are permitted to dispense medicines. This potentially may compromise rational dispensing of medicines in general and antibiotics in ... -
Anticancer activity of Neosetophomone B by targeting AKT/SKP2/MTH1 axis in leukemic cells
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Neosetophomone B (NSP–B), a meroterpenoid fungal secondary metabolite, was investigated for its anticancer potential in leukemic cell lines (K562 and U937). NSP-B treatment of leukemic cells suppressed cell viability by ... -
Anticancer activity of Neosetophomone B, A Fungal Secondary Metabolite, against Hematological Malignancies
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Cancer is one of the most life threatening diseases, causing nearly 13% death in the worldwide. Leukemia, cancer of the hematopoetic cells is the main cause of cancer death in adults and children. Therapeutic agents used ... -
Anticancer potential of sanguinarine for various human malignancies
( Future Medicine Ltd. , 2017 , Article Review)Sanguinarine (Sang) - a benzophenanthridine alkaloid extracted from Sanguinaria canadensis - exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, proapoptotic and growth inhibitory activities on tumor cells of various cancer types as ... -
Anticoagulation clinic drive-up service during COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic affecting many countries worldwide. Given the increasing incidence especially in elderly and individuals with comorbid conditions, it is advised by health authorities to ... -
Antihypertensive potential of Brassica rapa leaves: An in vitro and in silico approach
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Aim: Plants contain many essential constituents and their optimization can result in the discovery of new medicines. One such plant is Brassica rapa that is commonly used as a vegetable to fulfill daily food requirements ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles for Different Isolates in Aden, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Resource-Poor Setting
( Hindawi Limited , 2020 , Article)Background. There is a rapid deterioration in the effectiveness of antibiotics due to the global prevalence of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR can cause an increase in mortality and morbidity due to treatment ... -
Antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in the UAE: perspectives of key stakeholders using Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundMany studies report antimicrobial stewardship programme (ASP) implementation, but these are limited by a lack of theoretical underpinning. This may lead to missing key factors that are likely to influence the ... -
Antiviral Treatment of Bell's Palsy Based on Baseline Severity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)PurposeWe conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of antiviral agents on complete recovery of Bell's palsy. MethodsWe searched CENTRAL, Embase, MEDLINE, International Pharmaceutical ... -
Application of a systematic approach to evaluating psychometric properties of a cumulative exit-from-degree objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article)Background and purpose Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are considered gold standard performance-based assessments yet comprehensive evaluation data is currently lacking. The objective of this study was ... -
Application of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research based on published evidence: a scoping review
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Pharmacy practice research often focuses on the design, implementation and evaluation of pharmacy services and interventions. The use of behavioural theory in intervention research allows understanding of ... -
Applications of polydopaminic nanomaterials in mucosal drug delivery
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Polydopamine (PDA) is a biopolymer with unique physicochemical properties, including free-radical scavenging, high photothermal conversion efficiency, biocompatibility, biodegradability, excellent fluorescent and theranostic ... -
Applications of social theories of learning in health professions education programs: A scoping review.
( Frontiers , 2022 , Article)In health professions education (HPE), acknowledging and understanding the theories behind the learning process is important in optimizing learning environments, enhancing efficiency, and harmonizing the education system. ... -
Applying the Delphi technique in pharmacy and health services research
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)New areas for improved health care services, including pharmaceutical services, are often identified and evaluated using research evidence. The need for evidence-based policy and practice in pharmacy is becoming increasingly ... -
Applying value-based strategies to accelerate access to novel cancer medications: guidance from the Oncology Health Economics Expert Panel in Qatar (Q-OHEP)
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: In line with global trends, cancer incidence and mortality may have decreased for specific types of cancer in Qatar. However, the cancer-related burden on patients, healthcare systems, and the economy is expected ... -
Approaches to Direct Oral Anticoagulant Selection in Practice
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) carry many advantages over warfarin and are now considered first line or an alternative for mnay thromboembolic disorders. With the emergence of 5 DOAC agents to the market as well as the ... -
Appropriateness of Dabigatran and Rivaroxaban Prescribing in Qatar: A 5-Year Experience
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2018 , Article)Introduction: Over the past few years, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been gradually replacing warfarin. Inappropriate prescribing of DOACs in real-life practice settings can affect their perceived safety and ... -
Arbutus andrachne L. Reverses Sleep Deprivation-Induced Memory Impairments in Rats
( Humana Press Inc. , 2018 , Article)Sleep deprivation (SD) is associated with cognitive deficits. It was found to affect the hippocampus region of the brain by impairing memory formation. This impairment is suggested to be caused by elevation in oxidative ...