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Design and synthesis of novel chalcones as potent selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors
( Elsevier Masson SAS , 2016 , Article)A novel series of substituted chalcones were designed and synthesized to be evaluated as selective human MAO-B inhibitors. A combination of either methylsulfonyl or trifluoromethyl substituents on the aromatic ketone moiety ... -
Design characteristics of inhaler devices used for pulmonary delivery of medical aerosols
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Book chapter)For the treatment of respiratory diseases, it is vital to deliver therapeutic doses of drugs to specific regions in the tracheobronchial tree (TBT) of the lung with maximal efficiency and minimal wastage of medication. ... -
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 ... -
Design, synthesis, and validation of novel nitrogen-based chalcone analogs against triple negative breast cancer
( Elsevier Masson s.r.l. , 2020 , Article)Great strides have been made in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment, which represents 20% of total predicted annual US breast cancer (BC) cases. Despite the development of several therapeutics, TNBC patients ... -
Designed electrochemical sensor based on metallocene modified conducting polymer composite for effective determination of tramadol in real samples
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2021 , Article)A novel composite for the electrochemical sensing of tramadol (Tr) was developed by the inclusion of a metallocene mediator between two layers of conducting poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) polymer, in the presence ... -
Detection of Short-Term Side Effects of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Study in a War-Torn Country
( Dove Press , 2022 , Article)The chAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine available in Yemen. Hence, this local-based study was used to identify the type and frequency of short-term side effects following 48 hours of the first shot of the ... -
Determinants of caregiver's knowledge and practices regarding childhood fever management in a developing setting: a multi-centre cross-sectional assessment
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Fever is both a sign of various diseases (chief of which are infectious in nature) and an adverse effect of certain interventions (e.g. vaccines, drugs) in the pediatric population. It elicits anxiety among ... -
Determinants of community pharmacists' information gathering and counseling practices during the management of minor ailments
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Objective To assess the determinants of community pharmacists’ information gathering and counseling practices during the management of minor ailments in Qatar. Method A cross-sectional study of 305 community pharmacists ... -
Determination of fat-soluble vitamins A, D3, and E in infant formula and milk powder using high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection: Jordan market as a case study
( Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , 2020 , Article)A new, simple, rapid, and sensitive reversed-phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Photodiode Array (HPLC-PDA) method was developed and validated for the simultaneous analysis of fat-soluble vitamins A, D3, and E. ... -
Determination of potential drug-drug interactions in prescription orders dispensed in a community pharmacy setting using Micromedex and Lexicomp: a retrospective observational study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)Background Community pharmacists have a role in identifying drug-drug interactions (DDIs) when processing prescription orders and dispensing medications to patients. The harmful effects of DDIs can be prevented or minimized ... -
Determination of the Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Properties of Pomegranate Peel Extract Obtained by Ultrasound on HCT-116 Colorectal Cancer Cell Line
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in the world. When treating patients, therapeutic agents have side effects; hence, the use of natural compounds found in medicinal plants including pomegranate. ... -
Determination of the main factors contributing to increases in medicine expenditures for the National Health Insurance Fund in Sudan
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2013 , Article)Objectives: To assess the main factors that contributed to the increase in medicine expenditure of the National Health Insurance Fund in Sudan in the period 2006-2010. Methods: A time-series decomposition analysis was ... -
Determination of the main factors contributing to increases in medicine expenditures for the National Health Insurance Fund in Sudan
( John Wiley & Sons Ltd , 2013 , Article)To assess the main factors that contributed to the increase in medicine expenditure of the National Health Insurance Fund in Sudan in the period 2006–2010. A time-series decomposition analysis was adopted for pharmaceutical ... -
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 ... -
Development and Evaluation of an Educational Program for Community Pharmacists on Cardiovascular Risk Assessment.
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is an important strategy for the prevention of CVD. Pharmacists play an important role in CVD risk assessment and management (CVDRAM). Our previous study identified gaps in ... -
Development and evaluation of pictograms on medication labels for patients with limited literacy skills in a culturally diverse multiethnic population
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Background: Much of the migrant workforce in Qatar is of low literacy level and does not understand Arabic or English, presenting a significant challenge to health care professionals. Medicine labels are typically in Arabic ... -
Development and evaluation of the pharmacy alumni employment experience questionnaire
( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2022 , Article)Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the 'Pharmacy Alumni Employment Experience Questionnaire' (PAEEQ). Methods: Literature review and Herzberg's 'motivation-hygiene' theory were used to derive PAEEQ domains: ... -
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. ... -
Development and Psychometric Properties of a Tuberculosis-Specific Multidimensional Health-Related Quality-of-Life Measure for Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Background: Various generic instruments exist to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with tuberculosis (TB), but a psychometrically sound disease-specific instrument is lacking. Objectives: The present ... -
Development of a biocompatible creatinine-based niosomal delivery system for enhanced oral bioavailability of clarithromycin
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2016 , Article)Context: Nonionic surfactant vesicles have gained increasing scientific attention for hydrophobic drugs delivery due to their biocompatibility, stability and low cost. Objective: The aim of the present study was to synthesize ...