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Cannabidiol Suppresses Cytokine Storm and Protects Against Cardiac and Renal Injury Associated with Sepsis.
( Mary Ann Liebert , 2022 , Article)Cytokine release syndrome, also termed "cytokine storm," is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with various conditions such as sepsis. While cytokine storm is associated with multiple organ damage, ... -
Carbon nanotubes drug delivery system for cancer treatment
( Academic Press , 2020 , Book chapter)There has been a predominant interest in using nanotechnology for drug delivery applications, especially for cite-specific targeting. Recently, interest in the potential of carbon nanotubes (CNT) to deliver bio-molecules ... -
Carbon nanotubes: Applications in cancer therapy and drug delivery research
( Elsevier , 2018 , Book chapter)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are novel nanocarrier systems that have a wide range of applications in science, engineering, and, the environment. Owing to the possible functionalization of CNTs (i.e., surface-engineering of the ... -
Career Readiness Among Saudi Pharmacy Students: Exploring the Need for and the Impact of Career Counseling Services
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Employers place emphasis on graduates’ work experience and interpersonal skills while academia mainly focuses on developing students’ learning ability. One proposed strategy is through career guidance by universities; ... -
Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Prevents Short-Term Memory Deficit Induced by Chronic Stress in Rats
( Springer New York LLC , 2018 , Article)Long-term exposure to stressful conditions could impair the normal brain structure and function, specifically the hippocampus-dependent memory. This impairment could be attributed to a decrease in brain-derived neurotrophic ... -
A case report from Nepalese community pharmacy on levofloxacin induced severe abdominal pain
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)A 46-year-old female patient developed severe abdominal pain shortly after taking levofloxacin, 1000mg for acute bacterial sinusitis. The pain started after taking the first dose of levofloxacin and became worse after the ... -
Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis of Soybean Straw Biomass for Glycolaldehyde-Rich Bio-oil Production and Subsequent Extraction
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)In this study, soybean straw (SS) as a promising source of glycolaldehyde-rich bio-oil production and extraction was investigated. Proximate and ultimate analysis of SS was performed to examine the feasibility and suitability ... -
Cathepsin B Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy Requires Activation of the Na+/+ Exchanger Isoform-1
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background: Progression of the heart to failure is primarily caused due to significant remodeling of both the extracellular matrix (ECM) and subcellular organelles, a hallmark of cardiac hypertrophy (CH). Uncontrolled ECM ... -
Cathine and cathinone disposition kinetics and neurotransmitter profile in several organs of rats exposed to a single dose of Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl. extract
( Walter de Gruyter , 2023 , Article)Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl. (Khat) is a stimulant plant that contains cathine and cathinone, which its abuses induce euphoria, alertness, and motor activity. Since the toxicokinetics of these substances remain ... -
CD56 expression in breast cancer induces sensitivity to natural killer-mediated cytotoxicity by enhancing the formation of cytotoxic immunological synapse
( Nature Publishing Group , 2019 , Article)We examined the potential value of the natural killer (NK) cell line; NK-92, as immunotherapy tool for breast cancer (BC) treatment and searched for biomarker(s) of sensitivity to NK-92-mediated cytotoxicity. The cytotoxic ... -
Ceftaroline fosamil for community-acquired pneumonia and skin and skin structure infections: a systematic review
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)Background Ceftaroline is a parentally administered cephalosporin that has an in vitro expanded spectrum of activity compared with other cephalosporins yet data is conflicting regarding its place in therapy. Aim of the ... -
Cetuximab-conjugated chitosan-pectinate (modified) composite nanoparticles for targeting colon cancer
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)In the present study, we successfully developed a cetuximab-conjugated modified citrus pectin-chitosan nanoparticles for targeted delivery of curcumin (Cet-MCPCNPs) for the treatment of colorectal cancer. In vitro analyses ... -
Changes in student perceptions after a semester-long interprofessional education activity in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Objectives Interprofessional education (IPE) is rapidly becoming integrated into university accreditation standards worldwide. However, the impact of IPE on student learning and practice is largely unknown in the Middle ... -
Characteristics and quality of adverse drug reaction reporting among healthcare providers at Rumailah Hospital in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2017 , Article)Introduction: Under-reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and low-quality reporting are a widespread phenomenon globally.1 There is a need for more insight on the role of pharmacists and other healthcare professionals ... -
Characteristics and quality of adverse drug reaction reporting: a comparison of pharmacists with other healthcare providers at a multi-specialty hospital in Qatar
( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article)Objective: Rumailah Hospital (RH) is a multi-specialty hospital with a capacity of 605 beds that serves subacute and long-term patients in Qatar. Since under-reporting and low-quality reporting of adverse drug reactions ... -
Characteristics of drug-related problems and pharmacist’s interventions in hospitalized patients in Thailand: a prospective observational study
( Nature Portfolio , 2022 , Article)Drug-related problems (DRPs) are a major health concern. A better understanding of the characteristics of DRPs throughout the hospital stay may help to tailor pharmaceutical care services (PCS). This study aims to describe ... -
Characteristics of preferred walking patterns in young Qatari adults
( Qatar Foundation , 2016 , Conference Paper)Walking is the most natural and important activity of daily living as it refers to the primary type of terrestrial human locomotion. Analyses of gait patterns typically examine the speed and manner in which people prefer ... -
Characteristics of the clinical pharmacist interventions at the National Center for Cancer Care and Research Hospital in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Article)Introduction Drug-related problems (DRPs) affect the health outcomes of patients during hospitalization. We sought to analyze the clinical pharmacist-documented interventions among hospitalized patients in the cancer ... -
Characteristics of the clinical pharmacists’ interventions at the main general tertiary care hospital in Qatar
( HBKU Press , 2023 , Article)Medication-related problems (MRPs) are prevalent throughout healthcare systems, whereby pharmacy-based interventions are pivotal to reducing occurrence. In the Middle East, including Qatar, the professional roles of ... -
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 ...