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Exploring the gaps between education and pharmacy practice on antimicrobial stewardship: a qualitative study among pharmacists in Qatar.
( Taylor & Francis Group , 2019 , Article)Antimicrobial resistance is a public health issue and is the focus of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) teams within health care institutions. However, AMS is not comprehensively and fully taught in medical or pharmacy ... -
Exploring the in vivo anti-cancer potential of Neosetophomone B in leukemic cells using a zebrafish xenograft model
( Elsevier Inc. , 2024 , Article)Neosetophomone B (NSP–B) is a unique meroterpenoid fungal secondary metabolite that has previously demonstrated promising anti-cancer properties against various cancer cell lines in vitro. However, its in vivo anti-cancer ... -
Exploring the influence of cultural orientations on assessment of communication behaviours during patient-practitioner interactions
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Background Research has shown that patients’ and practitioners’ cultural orientations affect communication behaviors and interpretations in cross-cultural patient-practitioner interactions. Little is known about the effect ... -
Exploring the Influence of Language on Assessment Given a Mismatch Between Language of Instruction and Language of Practice
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2019 , Article)A phenomenon is occurring in international settings where the language of program delivery and assessment does not match the primary language of practice. It is unknown whether determining competence in English disadvantages ... -
Exploring the quality of life of cosmetic users: A cross-sectional analysis from eight Arab countries in the Middle East
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article)Background The use of cosmetic products is growing in dominance in the Arab population, making it essential to measure its effects on users. The production of cosmetics has been largely driven by consumerism and a bid to ... -
Exploring the role of community pharmacists in obesity and weight management in Qatar: A mixed-methods study
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Obesity is a major public health burden in Qatar. Pharmacists can play an important role in providing weight management services (WMSs). This study aimed to explore their attitudes, practice, perceived ... -
Exposure to EGF and 17-estradiol irreversibly affects the proliferation and transformation of MCF7 cells but is not sufficient to promote tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model upon withdrawal of exposure
( Spandidos Publications , 2018 , Article)Epidermal growth factor (EGF) and estrogen are potent regulators of breast tumorigenesis. Their short‑term actions on human breast epithelial cells have been investigated extensively. However, the consequence of a long‑term ... -
Extent of extemporaneous compounding and pattern of prescribing and use of extemporaneous medicines in a developing setting
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2019 , Article)Objectives: To determine the extent of extemporaneous compounding, the prescribing pattern and use of extemporaneous medicines in a developing setting like Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional assessment was conducted at ... -
Fabrication & Characterization of 3D Electrospun Biodegradable Nanofibers for Wound Dressing, Drug Delivery and Other Tissue Engineering Applications
( Bentham Science , 2016 , Article)Background: The use of electrospinning technology (ET) in fabrication of threedimensional biodegradable electrospun nanofibers scaffolds (BENS) has recently gained considerable attention in tissue engineering. BENS are ... -
Fabrication of hesperidin hybrid lecithin-folic acid silver nanoparticles and its evaluation as anti-arthritis formulation in autoimmune arthritic rat model.
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that results in synovitis, cartilage destruction and loss of joint function. The frequent and long-term administration of anti-rheumatic drugs often leads ... -
Fabrication, characterization and optimization of nanostructured lipid carrier formulations using Beclomethasone dipropionate for pulmonary drug delivery via medical nebulizers
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Aerosolization is a non-invasive approach in drug delivery for localized and systemic effect. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) are new generation versatile carriers, which offer protection from degradation and enhance ... -
A Facile and Novel Approach to Manufacture Paclitaxel-Loaded Proliposome Tablet Formulations of Micro or Nano Vesicles for Nebulization
( Springer , 2020 , Article)© 2020, The Author(s). Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop novel paclitaxel-loaded proliposome tablet formulations for pulmonary drug delivery. Method: Proliposome powder formulations (i.e. F1 – F27) were prepared ... -
Facile synthesis of copolymerized cellulose grafted hydrogel doped calcium oxide nanocomposites with improved antioxidant activity for anti-arthritic and controlled release of doxorubicin for anti-cancer evaluation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The combination treatment is considered an approach to attaining synergistic impact while minimizing applied dosage. Hydrogels are analogous to the tissue environment attributed to hydrophilic and porous structure. Despite ... -
Facilitating the transfer of care from secondary to primary care: a scoping review to understand the role of pharmacists in general practice
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Background: Limited published research exists on the role of pharmacists in general practice (primary care pharmacists) in facilitating post-hospital discharge care of patients. Aim: To summarise and map the nature and ... -
Facilitators and barriers for performing comprehensive medication reviews and follow-up by multiprofessional teams in older hospitalised patients.
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)There is a lack of knowledge about factors that influence the performance of comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) by multiprofessional teams in hospital practice. This study aimed to explore the facilitators and barriers ... -
Factors affecting patients' compliance to anti-tuberculosis treatment in Yemen
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2013 , Article)Objectives To identify the risk factors associated with patient non-compliance to anti-tuberculosis treatment among Yemini tuberculosis (TB) patients. Methods A prospective nested case-control study was conducted. ... -
Factors associated with medication adherence among patients with diabetes in the Middle East and North Africa region: A systematic mixed studies review
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article Review)Multiple systematic reviews were conducted investigating factors associated with medication adherence worldwide. However, investigations from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region were largely underrepresented in ... -
Factors determining the post-patent entry of generic medicines in Malaysia: A survey of the Malaysian generic pharmaceutical industry
(2013 , Article)Malaysia is reliant on the availability of generic medicines to contain the rising national pharmaceutical expenditure. This paper assesses the factors determining the market entry of a new generic medicine following patent ... -
Factors that influence patient and public adverse drug reaction reporting: a systematic review using the theoretical domains framework
(2023 , Article)Background: Only 5–10% of all adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are reported. Mechanisms to support patient and public reporting offer numerous advantages to health care systems including increasing reporting rate. Theory-informed ... -
Fagonia arabica L.: A Review of its Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Traditional Uses
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2022 , Article Review)Background: Fagonia arabica, belonging to family Zygophyllaceae, is a medicinal plant widely distributed in the desert areas of the world, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, India and South Africa. The present review aims ...