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Pharmacological hypotheses: Is acetaminophen selective in its cyclooxygenase inhibition?
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2021 , Article)The precise mechanistic action of acetaminophen (ACT; paracetamol) remains debated. ACT’s analgesic and antipyretic actions are attributed to cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition preventing prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Two COX ... -
Pharmacometabolomic Approach to Investigate the Response to Metformin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Metformin constitutes the foundation therapy in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite its multiple beneficial effects and widespread use, there is considerable inter-individual variability in response to metformin. Our objective ... -
Pharmacotherapy in COVID-19 patients: a review of ACE2-raising drugs and their clinical safety
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2020 , Article Review)The COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the severe acute-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus-2 that uses ACE2 as its receptor. Drugs that raise serum/tissue ACE2 levels include ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin-II receptor ... -
Pharmacotherapy of Persons with Dementia in Long-Term Care in Australia: A Descriptive Audit of Central Nervous System Medications
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2017 , Article)BACKGROUND: Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia are often treated through the prescription of one or more psychotropic medications. However, limited efficacy and potential harmful side-effects has resulted in efforts ... -
Pharmacy academics' perspectives toward interprofessional Education prior to its implementation in Qatar: a qualitative study
( NLM (Medline) , 2019 , Article)BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of faculty members and academic administrators, at Qatar University College of Pharmacy, towards interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice ... -
Pharmacy education and practice in 13 middle eastern countries
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , 2008 , Article)The Arab world has influenced the art and science of pharmacy for centuries. Pharmacy education and practice is continuing to evolve in the Arabic-speaking traditional Middle East countries, although relatively little ... -
Pharmacy Education in the Twenty First Century and Beyond: Global Achievements and Challenges
(2018 , Book)Pharmacy Education in the Twenty First Century and Beyond: Global Achievements and Challenges offers a complete reference on global pharmacy education, along with a detailed discussion of future issues and solutions. This ... -
Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book)Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges offers a detailed review of the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries across Africa, Asia, and South America. Pharmacy ... -
Pharmacy Practice in Nigeria
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)Pharmacy practice and education in general-as well as the availability, affordability, and accessibility of quality, safe, and effective essential medicines-are critical to the success of a health care delivery system. ... -
Pharmacy Practice in Qatar
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Book chapter)The pharmacy services in the State of Qatar are rapidly developing. Pharmacists are embracing a new culture of lifelong learning and commitment to self-development. One of the strongest drivers of the change and development ... -
Pharmacy practice in the gulf states
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)The "Gulf States" are considered to represent the seven Arab countries bordering the Persian Gulf, namely, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The estimated regional population ... -
Pharmacy practice in the gulf states
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)The "Gulf States" are considered to represent the seven Arab countries bordering the Persian Gulf, namely, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The estimated regional population ... -
Pharmacy practice research conducted in the delivery of home care services
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Home visits and health interventions can be successfully carried out by pharmacists. Home-based healthcare should be provided to patients who are at high risk and present high complexity. These patients are exposed to ... -
Pharmacy preceptor judgments of student performance and behavior during experiential training
( American Association of College so Pharmacy , 2018 , Article)Objective. To report the findings of how Canadian preceptors perceive and subsequently evaluate diverse levels of trainees during pharmacy clerkships. Methods. Using modified Delphi technique, 17 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) ... -
Pharmacy Student and Preceptor Impressions of Faculty Liaison Visits to Experiential Training Sites
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , 2015 , Article)Objective. To characterize preceptor and student views about and experiences with faculty liaison visits to practice sites during clinical internships. Methods. A survey was administered at the conclusion of each of the ... -
Pharmacy Student Leaders' Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 on their Learning: SWOC Analysis
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in many aspects of life across the globe including education provision. This pandemic led to major and rapid restructuring of curricula and assessments as student suddenly moved ... -
Pharmacy student perceptions of public health service roles and responsibilities
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2011 , Article)Background There is increasing emphasis on pharmacists' assuming responsibility for public health promotion and delivery with formal expansion of public health activities in their practice. A number of pharmacy school ... -
Pharmacy students' attitudes toward pharmaceutical care in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2014 , Article)Objectives: The study objectives were to investigate Qatar pharmacy students' attitudes toward pharmaceutical care (PC), to identify the factors that influence their attitudes, and to recognize their perceived barriers for ... -
Pharmacy Students’ Perception of the Content and Delivery of Drug Information Training: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objective: To explore the pharmacy students’ perception of the content and pedagogical strategies used for the delivery of drug information (DI) training. Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study was conducted ... -
Phase change materials based on high-density polyethylene filled with microencapsulated paraffin wax
( Elsevier Ltd , 2014 , Article)A modified in situ polymerization microencapsulation procedure for the preparation of microcapsules with paraffin wax cores (43 wt.%) and melamine–formaldehyde resin shells having a uniform size distribution and a spherical ...