Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions

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    • Correction: Machine learning-based prognostic model for 30-day mortality prediction in Sepsis-3 

      Rahman, Md Sohanur; Islam, Khandaker Reajul; Prithula, Johayra; Kumar, Jaya; Mahmud, Mufti; ... more authors ( Springer Nature link , 2024 , Article)
      Background Sepsis poses a critical threat to hospitalized patients, particularly those in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Rapid identification of Sepsis is crucial for improving survival rates. Machine learning techniques ...

    • Evaluating Nanoparticulate Vaccine Formulations for Effective Antigen Presentation and T-Cell Proliferation Using an In Vitro Overlay Assay 

      Pasupuleti, Dedeepya; Bagwe, Priyal; Ferguson, Amarae; Uddin, Mohammad N.; D’Souza, Martin J.; ... more authors ( PMC , 2024 , Article)
      Inducing T lymphocyte (T-cell) activation and proliferation with specificity against a pathogen is crucial in vaccine formulation. Assessing vaccine candidates’ ability to induce T-cell proliferation helps optimize formulation ...

    • Empirical Research in Education: The Influence of Language 

      Abu-Shanab, Emad; Abuhuzaima, Alaa ( Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) , 2023 , Conference)
      The use of technology and e-learning systems grown significantly during and after Covid-19 era. Language is an important factor in the efficient utilization of technology in education. This study tested the influence of ...

    • Restorative Techniques in Paediatric Dentistry: An Illustrated Guide to Conventional and Contemporary Approaches, Third Edition 

      Duggal, M. S.; Nazzal, H.; Robertson, A. J. ( CRC Press , 2024 , Book)
      One of the first books on the market to illustrate the various clinical techniques for restoration, this revised and updated new edition offers new material on treatment planning, local analgesia, biomaterials, biological ...

    • Aesthetic Full Coverage Restorations: Strip Crowns for Primary Incisors 

      Duggal, M. S.; Nazzal, H.; Robertson, A. J. ( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)
      Unsightly or discoloured primary incisor teeth will often be the reason that, for the first time, parents seek dental treatment for their children. Such teeth may be carious, discoloured due to a congenital defect or trauma, ...

    • Senolytics in diseases: killing to survive 

      Massoud, Gaelle P.; Eid, Ali E.; Booz, George W.; Rached, Layale; Yabluchanskiy, Andriy; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)
      Since the discovery of cellular senescence in 1961, numerous studies have investigated the role of senescent cells in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. Cellular senescence, defined by irreversible cell cycle arrest, ...

    • Developing a Novel Health Interprofessional Education Curriculum: Strategies and Implementation 

      El-Awaisi, Alla; Waller, Susan ( Springer Singapore , 2023 , Book chapter)
      An interprofessional education (IPE) curriculum supports the development of collaborative competencies that will enable effective teamwork and collaboration. This chapter will apply Biggs’ 3P model of learning and teaching ...

    • Letters : Determining Student-Faculty Ratios and Faculty Scholarship Levels/Rates 

      hompson, Dennis F.; Chyka, Peter A.; Earl, Martha F.; Benavides, Sandra; Caballero, Joshua; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2010 , Other)
      To the Editor. The recent article by Benavides et al explored the correlation of faculty members' publication productivity to student-faculty ratios in colleges of pharmacy. These investigators also evaluated the influence ...

    • Lecture-capture: the early Qatar experience. 

      Wilbur K.; Jewesson P. ( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) , 2010 , Other)
      To the Editor. We read with great interest the article, "Impact of Online Lecture-capture on Student Outcomes in a Therapeutics Course." We commend the authors for exploring this ancillary teaching technology and attempting ...

    • International exposure to pharmacy leadership, education and practice: The early Qatar experience 

      Black, Emily K.; Wilby, Kyle J.; Jewesson, Peter J. ( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2014 , Article)
      Introduction: The College of Pharmacy (CPH) at Qatar University (QU) offers international experiences for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students from North America. The objective of these rotations is to provide students ...

    • Entry-level PharmD degree programs in Canada: Some facts and stakeholder opinions 

      Koleba, Tamar; Marin, Judith G.; Jewesson, Peter J. ( Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2006 , Article Review)
      The face of pharmacy education in Canada is about to change radically with the initiation of the first entry-level PharmD (ELPD) degree program in the country. The University of Montreal is planning to replace its 4-year ...

    • Antiviral Medications 

      Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali; Ali, Kamran ( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the antiviral medications used in the management of viral infections of the orofacial region with a focus on human herpes group of viruses. The principles of management of orofacial viral infections ...

    • Use of Antibiotics in Periodontitis 

      McColl, Ewen; Ali, Kamran ( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the role of antibiotics in the management of periodontal disease in the light of available evidence and contemporary professional guidelines. The indications, contraindications, dosage, and commercial ...

    • Agents Used in the Management of Oral Ulceration 

      Ali, Kamran ( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the topical agents used in the management of oral ulcers in general dental practice settings. The common causes of oral ulcers including drug-associated oral ulcers are enlisted. The principles of ...

    • Plastic Restorations for Primary Teeth 

      Duggal, M. S.; Nazzal, H.; Robertson, A. J. ( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)
      Plastic restorative materials available for primary teeth range from the traditional amalgam through to the newest version of compomers. Despite the lack of strong scientific evidence of any medical problems to the use of ...

    • Comprehensive Care: Examples of Treated Cases 

      Duggal, M. S.; Nazzal, H.; El Shahawy, Osama I.; Robertson, A. J. ( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)
      The aim of this chapter is to illustrate some clinical cases requiring comprehensive paediatric dental treatment. It should never be forgotten when planning treatment that children are not ‘miniature adults’, and each child ...

    • Dental Caries Management Using the Hall Technique 

      Banihani, Alaa; Duggal, M. S. ( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)
      The concept of minimal intervention dentistry (MID) for managing dental caries in children is composed of a set of biological management techniques that aim at increasing access to dental care, decreasing prevalence of ...

    • Black Titania Janus Mesoporous Nanomotor for Enhanced Tumor Penetration and Near-Infrared Light-Triggered Photodynamic Therapy 

      Lv, Kexin; Hou, Mengmeng; Kou, Yufang; Yu, Hongyue; Liu, Mengli; ... more authors ( American Chemical Society , 2024 , Article)
      Thanks to their excellent photoelectric characteristics to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) under the light-activation process, TiO2 nanomaterials have shown significant potential in photodynamic therapy ...

    • A Synergistic Approach to Develop Sustainable Scale Inhibitors Combining Amino Acids and Polyphosphates 

      Bahrami, Saba; Van Driessche, Alexander E. S.; Mady, Mohamed F.; Panahi, Reza ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Applying conventional antiscalants, e.g., polyphosphates, may bring about environmental and health concerns, warranting the application of green compounds. This work reports the application of amino acids such as glutamic ...

    • Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis in Dentistry 

      Ali, Kamran ( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)
      This chapter discusses the risks bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures in susceptible patients. Risk assessment of patients, indications, and antibiotic regimens for prophylaxis are described in the light of ...