Browsing Pharmacy Research by Publisher "Taylor & Francis"
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Advances in delivery methods of Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) for enhanced therapeutic outcomes
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis) aqueous extract has massive amounts of natural products that can be used as future drugs, such as C-phycocyanin, allophycocyanin, etc. This extract was chosen because of its high ... -
Appropriateness of gentamicin therapeutic drug monitoring at a Middle Eastern tertiary hospital setting: a retrospective evaluation and quality audit
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Introduction: The use of gentamicin in the treatment of infectious diseases requires frequent monitoring to attain the best treatment outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of gentamicin ... -
Assessment of prevalence, knowledge and health-related practices of dysmenorrhea among Malaysian women in Kuala Lumpur: a cross-sectional survey
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Background: Menstruation is a natural phenomenon considered an important indicator of women’s health, reflecting their endocrine function. Women in low middle income countries face substantial menstrual hygiene management ... -
An assessment of the index of rational drug prescribing for severe acute respiratory infections among hospitalised children in Northern Nigeria: a retrospective study
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Background: This study evaluated drug use pattern among hospitalized children with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) in Nigeria. Research design and methods: A retrospective assessment of prescribed medicines for ... -
Characterization and ex vivo evaluation of curcumin nanoethosomes for melanoma treatment
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)This study aimed at developing curcumin nanoethosomes (Cur-Ets) with superior skin permeation intended for melanoma treatment. Although curcumin is active against many types of skin cancers, a suitable topical formulation ... -
Cost‑effectiveness of add‑on dapagliflozin for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients without diabetes
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Aim: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of dapagliflozin added to standard of care (SoC) versus SoC in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients from the ... -
A cross-sectional survey among parents to report challenges and barriers in the administration of drugs to children
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Background: Lack of knowledge among parents can result in inappropriate administration practices. After analyzing different studies among children, there was no data on challenges and barriers in the administration of ... -
CTLA4-Ig (abatacept): a promising investigational drug for use in type 1 diabetes.
( Taylor & Francis , 2020 , Article Review)Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that results from the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas; it leads to the under or nonproduction of insulin. T1D is associated with numerous ... -
Development and implementation of interprofessional education activity among health professions students in Jordan: A pilot investigation
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Implementing interprofessional education (IPE) in health professions curricula requires considerations of students’ attitudes and readiness. Interventional studies that assess students’ perceptions about IPE are needed. ... -
Does the delivery of interprofessional education have an effect on stereotypical views of healthcare students in Qatar?
( Taylor & Francis , 2019 , Article)Interprofessional education (IPE) is an evolving educational approach for preparing healthcare professional students to provide patient care in a collaborative team atmosphere. One of the important outcomes to be achieved ... -
Doxorubicin conjugates: a practical approach for its cardiotoxicity alleviation
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Doxorubicin (DOX) emerges as a cornerstone in the arsenal of potent chemotherapeutic agents. Yet, the clinical deployment of DOX is tarnished by its proclivity to induce severe cardiotoxic effects, culminating ... -
Dual-loaded liposomal carriers to combat chemotherapeutic resistance in breast cancer
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Introduction: The resistance to chemotherapy is a significant hurdle in breast cancer treatment, prompting the exploration of innovative strategies. This review discusses the potential of dual-loaded liposomal carriers to ... -
Evaluation of vitamin D supplementation intake among children; cross-sectional observational study
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Background: The purpose of this study was to review the vitamin D supplementation intake status among children in the general public, determine the vitamin D supplements practices, and the barriers that parents and children ... -
Gap analysis in manufacturing, innovation and marketing of medical devices in the Asia-Pacific region
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Although similar in many aspects of manufacturing and regulatory provisions to medicines, medical devices have their provisions and attract considerable investments in manufacturing and innovation. While the ... -
Impact of pharmaceutical care interventions in improving clinical outcomes among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Background: Pharmacists can play an important role in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) through optimising medication use and safety, promoting adherence to anti-TB drugs, and providing patient education. Limited evidence ... -
Impact of pharmacist-supported transition of care services in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Background: Transition of care (TOC) is associated with an increased risk of medication-related problems. Despite recent advancements in pharmacy practice and research in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the ... -
Interprofessional education in the Arabic-speaking Middle East: Perspectives of pharmacy academics
( Taylor & Francis , 2016 , Article)The current status of interprofessional education (IPE) in Arabic Middle Eastern countries is largely unexamined and there is a need to assess IPE and collaborative practice in these countries. As faculty attitudes towards ... -
Interventions to improve spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting by healthcare professionals and patients: systematic review and meta-analysis.
( Taylor & Francis , 2020 , Article)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions used for improving ADR reporting by patients and healthcare professionals. A systematic review of literature was conducted by searching Medline, ... -
Physicochemical modifications in microwave-irradiated chitosan: biopharmaceutical and medical applications
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Biopharmaceutical and biomedical applications of chitosan has evolved exponentially in the past decade, owing to its unique physicochemical properties. However, further applications can be garnered from modified chitosan, ... -
Predictors of stroke-associated pneumonia and the predictive value of neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Background: Early recognition of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is critical to reducing morbidity and mortality associated with SAP. This study investigated the predictors of SAP, and the predictive value of the neutrophil ...