Browsing by Author "Mohamed Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham"
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A systematic review of pharmaceutical pricing policies in developing countries
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2017 , Article Review)Objective A systematic review was conducted to summarize government strategies aimed at controlling pharmaceutical prices in developing countries and their effects on relevant outcomes, and to qualitatively analyse eligible ... -
A systematic review of stability of medicines used in emergency medical service settings
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2020 , Article)Background: Temperature, among several environment conditions like humidity, is known to impact medicine stability 1,2 . In emergency medical service (EMS) settings, it is often challenging to control these conditions. In ... -
A Systematic Scoping Review of the State of Pharmacovigilance and Governance in the MENA Region: Challenges and Opportunities
( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article Review)Introduction Pharmacovigilance (PV) systems around the world vary in capacity and maturity. Many factors can influence PV. Objectives This systematic scoping review aims to explore the opportunities for effective PV ... -
Abbreviated Urine Collection Compared With 24-Hour Urine Collection for Measuring Creatinine Clearance in Adult Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article Review)Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of abbreviated urine collection (≤12 hours) compared with 24-hour urine collection for measuring creatinine clearance (CrCl) in critically ill adult patients. Data Sources: We searched ... -
Administration error of benzathine penicillin G in a Saudi male
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2019 , Article)Background Benzathine penicillin G is indicated for intramuscular (IM ) administration. There have been reports of unintentional intravenous (IV ) administration, which has been associated with cardiorespiratory arrest ... -
Anthracyclines-Induced Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction in Cancer Patients and Survivors Using Brachial Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD) Tool: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
( Springer , 2025 , Article)Anthracyclines are effective antineoplastic drugs; however, their use is constrained by dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. Vascular endothelial dysfunction is an early independent event in cardiovascular diseases and may precede ... -
Assessment of Native Myocardial T1 Mapping for Early Detection of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Patients with Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Anthracycline antibiotic is one of the most effective anti-tumor drugs used to manage certain types of breast cancers, lymphomas, and leukemias. However, anthracyclines induce a dose-dependent cardiotoxicity that may ... -
Assessment of utilization pattern of fixed dose drug combinations in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare centers in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Background: Prescription practices, especially in South Asian countries, have come under investigation for quality. Although there have been no studies in Nepal that have analyzed the prescription pattern of FDCs for ... -
Association between metabolic risk, oxidative stress and psychological parameters amongst sample of nurses working in Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)BackgroundShift workers are recognized to experience circadian rhythm disturbances, metabolic risks, and oxidative stress, increasing their susceptibility to numerous diseases. This study compared day and rotating shift ... -
Circulating exosomal immuno-oncological checkpoints and cytokines are potential biomarkers to monitor tumor response to anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy in non-small cell lung cancer patients
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) including anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 antibodies, have significantly changed the treatment outcomes of NSCLC patients with better overall survival. However, 15-40% of the patients still ... -
Combatting opioid misuse, overuse and abuse: a systematic review of pharmacists' services and outcomes
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article Review)Aim: To examine the range of services pharmacists provide and their impact on patient outcomes, harm reduction, and appropriate opioid use. Methods: Six databases were searched (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, PsycINFO, CENTRAL ... -
Comparative cost-effectiveness analysis of CDK4/6 inhibitors in the first-line treatment of HR-positive and HER2-negative advanced breast cancer: a Markov's model-based evaluation
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Introduction: CDK4/6 inhibitors are the first-line treatment for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. Despite their clinical benefit, they can increase healthcare expenditure. To date, there is no thorough comparison among ... -
Concerns and Challenges in Pharmacy Education: Mind the Gaps
( Elsevier , 2018 , Book chapter)Pharmacy college is the primary setting where students could and should take advantage of the opportunity to develop their personal and professional attributes. It is also the place that will assist students in shaping ... -
Contribution of medicinal chemistry in Pharm. D curriculum in developing countries
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Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility of Palbociclib versus Ribociclib in Women with Stage IV Breast Cancer: A Real-World Data Evaluation
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Palbociclib and ribociclib are indicated in the first-line treatment of hormonal-receptor-positive HER-2 negative (HR+/HER-2 negative) advanced breast cancer. Despite their clinical benefit, they can increase healthcare ... -
Darunavir-Cobicistat versus Lopinavir-Ritonavir for COVID-19 Pneumonia: Qatar's Experience
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first discovered in China and resulted in a pandemic crisis. 1,2 Many agents were investigated with inconclusive outcomes. 3 This study was conducted to compare the ... -
Detection of Short-Term Side Effects of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Study in a War-Torn Country
( Dove Press , 2022 , Article)The chAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine available in Yemen. Hence, this local-based study was used to identify the type and frequency of short-term side effects following 48 hours of the first shot of the ... -
Editorial: Social and Administrative Policy in Healthcare and Pharmacy Practice
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Most public health policies and activities in developing and developed countries are government-funded, so new information should be open to the public (1). There is a need to focus on both strengths and weaknesses of ... -
The effect of intermittent fasting on the clinical and hematological parameters of patients with sickle cell disease: A preliminary study
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that frequently presents with vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC). Most patients with sickle cell disease in Qatar are Muslims; hence, they practice intermittent fasting ... -
Effect of pharmaceutical promotion and incentives offered by pharmaceutical companies on the prescribing pattern of medical students: a cross-sectional study from a developing nation Pakistan
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Background: Pharmaceutical companies continuously pursue healthcare professionals, starting from the medical college level, which can ultimately lead to irrational prescribing of drugs and antibiotics. Therefore, our main ...
