Browsing Pharmacy Research by Publisher "Springer"
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Amniotic stem cells as a source of regenerative medicine to treat female infertility
( Springer , 2022 , Article Review)Impaired reproductive health is a worldwide problem that affects the psychological well-being of a society. Despite the technological developments to treat infertility, the global infertility rate is increasing significantly. ... -
Anticoagulation clinic drive-up service during COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic affecting many countries worldwide. Given the increasing incidence especially in elderly and individuals with comorbid conditions, it is advised by health authorities to ... -
Assessment of the attitude, awareness and practice of periprocedural warfarin management among health care professional in Qatar. A cross sectional survey
( Springer , 2020 , Article)It is estimated that 10–15% of oral anticoagulant (OAC) patients, would need to hold their OAC for scheduled surgery. Especially for warfarin, this process is complex and requires multi-layer risk assessment and decisions ... -
Authors’ Reply to Denning: Comment on: “Global Consumption Trend of Antifungal Agents in Humans From 2008 to 2018: Data From 65 Middle- and High-Income Countries”
( Springer , 2022 , Other)thank you for the opportunity to respond to the comments raised in Prof. Denning’s letter. We also thank Prof. Denning for taking an interest in our paper and speculating on possibilities for an increase in itraconazole ... -
Caffeine for the Treatment of Apnea in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Overview of Meta-Analyses
( Springer , 2020 , Article Review)Background: Caffeine is a common treatment for neonatal intensive care management of the developmental complication of apnea of prematurity in preterm infants. There are several systematic reviews (SRs) on the performance ... -
Clinical and Economic Evaluation of the Impact of Midazolam on Morphine Therapy for Pain Relief in Critically Ill Ventilated Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Background: The impact of midazolam on the overall performance of morphine therapy for pain in ventilated neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) has never been investigated. Objective: This study is a clinical ... -
Comparative effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin in morbidly obese patients with acute venous thromboembolism: systematic review and a meta-analysis
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) agents are becoming the anticoagulation strategy of choice. However, their use in the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism (VTE) in morbidly obese patients (bodyweight of > 120 kg or ... -
Correction to: Intermittent levosimendan infusion in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 984 patients (Heart Failure Reviews, (2021), 10.1007/s10741-021-10101-0)
( Springer , 2021 , Article)The article “Intermittent levosimendan infusion in ambulatory patients with end‑stage heart failure: a systematic review and meta‑analysis of 984 patients”, written by Hagar Elsherbini, Osama Soliman, Casper Zijderhand, ... -
Correction to: Lead nitrate induces inflammation and apoptosis in rat lungs through the activation of NF‑κB and AhR signaling pathways (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, (2022), 29, 43, (64959-64970), 10.1007/s11356-022-19980-8)
( Springer , 2022 , Article)The sizing of images Figs. 3 and 4 is modified in the original published proof. The Original article has been corrected. -
Critical appraisal of tobacco dependence treatment guidelines
( Springer , 2020 , Article)© 2020, The Author(s). Background Tobacco use is a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of tobacco use dependence are of varied scope and quality, ... -
Cross-cultural comparison of mental illness stigma and help-seeking attitudes: a multinational population-based study from 16 Arab countries and 10,036 individuals
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Background: There is evidence that culture deeply affects beliefs about mental illnesses' causes, treatment, and help-seeking. We aimed to explore and compare knowledge, attitudes toward mental illness and help-seeking, ... -
Crosstalk between HER2 and PD-1/PD-L1 in Breast Cancer: From Clinical Applications to Mathematical Models.
( Springer , 2020 , Article)Breast cancer is one of the major causes of mortality in women worldwide. The most aggressive breast cancer subtypes are human epidermal growth factor receptor-positive (HER2) and triple-negative breast cancers. Therapies ... -
A description of medication errors reported by pharmacists in a neonatal intensive care unit
( Springer , 2017 , Article)© 2016, Springer International Publishing. Background Patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are at an increased risk for medication errors. Objective The objective of this study is to describe the nature and ... -
Design of ophthalmic micelles loaded with diclofenac sodium: effect of chitosan and temperature on the block-copolymer micellization behaviour
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Diclofenac sodium 0.1% is a commonly used NSAID with well-documented clinical efficacy in reducing postoperative inflammation; however, its corneal tolerability and ophthalmic tissue bioavailability require further ... -
Developing Leadership Skills in Pharmacy Education
( Springer , 2022 , Other)Leadership could refer to holding official leadership positions or advocating for patients and the profession. Different pharmacy organizations recommend the inclusion of leadership development in pharmacy education and ... -
Direct oral anticoagulants are effective and safe in the treatment of venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation in morbidly obese patients
( Springer , 2020 , Other)There has always been unresolved uncertainty regarding the therapeutic utility of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in morbidly obese patients (BMI > 40 kg/m2 or weight > 120 kg) with clinical indications for anticoagulant's ... -
Editorial
( Springer , 2021 , Other)In this issue of the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, we are delighted to launch the series ‘Best Clinical Pharmacy Practice Papers’. This is a collaborative initiative between the European Society for Clinical ... -
Effectiveness and safety of early versus late caffeine therapy in managing apnoea of prematurity among preterm infants: a retrospective cohort study
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Background: Early administration of intravenous (IV) caffeine (initiation within 2 days of life) is an effective treatment strategy for the management of apnoea of prematurity among infants. However, the safety and ... -
Effectiveness of a structured pharmacist-delivered intervention for patients post-acute coronary syndromes on all-cause hospitalizations and cardiac-related hospital readmissions: a prospective quasi-experimental study
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Qatar and globally. Aim: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured clinical pharmacist-delivered ... -
Efficacy and Safety of Ibuprofen Plus Paracetamol in a Fixed-Dose Combination for Acute Postoperative Pain in Adults: Meta-Analysis and a Trial Sequential Analysis
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Background: Ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen) are very commonly used for analgesia and pain. In 2020, the US FDA gave its first approval of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of the two drugs in the same tablet for ...