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Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency (DPYD) Genotyping-Guided Fluoropyrimidine-Based Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Background and Objective: While standard doses of adjuvant fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapies are generally safe for most patients, the risk of severe adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is increased for those with dihydropyrimidine ... -
Enablers and barriers to community pharmacists' readiness to implement deprescribing of inappropriate medications for older adults in Qatar
( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)There is paucity of studies focused on the enablers and barriers to community pharmacists’ readiness to deprescribe inappropriate medications for older adults in developing settings. The current study assessed the enablers ... -
Corrigendum to “synthesis of curcuma longa doped cellulose grafted hydrogel for catalysis, bactericidal and insilico molecular docking analysis” [Int. J. Biol. Macromol, 253 (2023) 126827]
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The authors regret. Fig. 5 should be read along with unzoomed FESEM images provided in corresponding figure for better understanding. Fig. 5 Download: Download high-res image (391KB) Download: Download full-size ... -
Upfront fixed-duration treatment strategies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in Arab populations: a position statement from the Gulf region.
( Frontiers Media , 2025 , Article)The treatment landscape for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has expanded dramatically over the last decade, with a wide range of effective treatments now available. Clinical management of CLL varies widely depending on ... -
Characteristics and Outcomes of Heart Failure Outpatients with Improvement in Ejection Fraction in Qatar.
( Medknow Publications , 2024 , Article)Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in Qatar has not been well characterized in the outpatient setting. To describe the characteristics of patients with HFrEF who had improvement in their left ventricular ... -
Therapeutic Inertia Quantification in Diabetes Care: A Narrative Review and Synthesis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)PurposeTherapeutic inertia, which refers to the failure to adjust therapy despite suboptimal glycemic control, is a growing concern. This phenomenon is associated with significant adverse health consequences and reflects ... -
Monitoring the impact of regulatory measures on medicine pricing in Thailand: an observation over a 16-year span.
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2025 , Article)Following a 2007 report by the Thai Food and Drug Administration highlighting disparities in drug pricing across different sectors, there has been a concerted effort to establish and enforce a cohesive medicine pricing ... -
Critical Appraisal of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidaemias: Lipid Modification to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk: European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (ESC/EAS) 2019 Guidelines
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2020 , Article)Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the quality of the recently published European clinical practice guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias, utilizing the refined Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Pharmacists in Qatar Towards Contraceptives: A Cross-Sectional Study
( Routledge , 2025 , Article)In Qatar, hormonal contraceptives are available over the counter in community pharmacies. However, improper use, particularly by women with specific health conditions, can result in adverse events. Community pharmacists ... -
Investigating Strategies to Enhance the Aqueous Solubility of Ketamine HCl for Intranasal Delivery
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Background: Ketamine HCl, an FDA-approved therapeutic, is administered through various routes, including intranasal delivery. Administering an adequate therapeutic dose of intranasal ketamine HCl is challenging due to the ... -
Identification, classification, and documentation of drug related problems in community pharmacy practice in Europe: a scoping review
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article Review)Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) are significant issues in healthcare contributing to adverse health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. While community pharmacists play a pivotal role in identifying, classifying, ... -
The role of Pharmaceutical Marketing in Prescribing Decisions in a Developing Country: a Comprehensive Study Exploiting Theory of Planned Behaviour
( Muhammadiyah Palu University , 2024 , Article)Background: Prescription medicines have become a major component of health systems in both developed and developing countries contributing to, may be, more than half of the total health care expenditure in the developing ... -
Sestrin2 Suppression Promotes Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Exacerbates Methylglyoxal-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)Sestrin2 (SESN2) is a stress-inducible protein known for its cytoprotective functions, but its role in diabetic vascular complications remains unclear. This study investigated the impact of SESN2 on methylglyoxal (MGO)-induced ... -
Introduction to health and medication literacy
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)Health literacy is an important aspect of healthcare that has received significant global attention in recent years. For healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, understanding the definition, conceptual ... -
Developing and incorporating health and medication literacy content in pharmacy curriculum
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter primarily aims to provide insight into developing content related to health and medication literacy in pharmacy curricula. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) had explicitly recommended the inclusion of health ... -
The use of information and digital health technologies in medication literacy
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)Digital health technologies have the potential to empower patients to take greater control of their health and to improve their medication use and health outcomes. These technologies enhance opportunities for better ... -
Health Literacy in Medicines Use and Pharmacy: A Definitive Guide
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book)Health Literacy in Medicines Use and Pharmacy: A Definitive Guide highlights issues related to medication literacy from the context of the pharmacist and other healthcare professionals. This definitive guide will undoubtedly ... -
Developing written health and medicine information
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)Written health information materials, including medicine information, are intended to increase the health literacy of patients so they may be better informed about their health. The written health and medicine information ... -
Advancing health literacy through interprofessional education: Strategies for collaborative learning and practice
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)The goal of this chapter is to describe an interprofessional collaborative approach to health literacy in health profession education and practice. The chapter will begin with an overview of health literacy education for ... -
Assessment of health and medication literacy
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter explores various health and medication literacy assessment methods and instruments. These instruments are crucial in health communication and providing patient care. It identifies and discusses the most commonly ...
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