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Evaluation of the Anti-melanoma Activities of Sarcophine, (+)-7α,8β-Dihydroxydeepoxysarcophine and Sarcophytolide from the Red Sea Soft Coral Sarcophyton glaucum
( Natural Product Communications, Inc. , 2014 , Article)Abstract - Three natural cembranoids from the Red Sea soft coral Sarcophyton glaucum namely sarcophine (1), (+)-7α,8β-dihydroxydeepoxysarcophine (2) and sarcophytolide (3) were evaluated for their potential inhibitory ... -
Evaluation of the effect of hypericum triquetrifolium turra on memory impairment induced by chronic psychosocial stress in rats: Role of BDNF
( Taylor & Francis Group , 2020 , Article)Background: Chronic psychosocial stress impairs memory function and leads to a depression-like phenotype induced by a persistent status of oxidative stress. Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John’s wort) is widely used to relieve ... -
Evaluation of the Effect of Moringa peregrina Extract on Learning and Memory: Role of Oxidative Stress
( Springer New York LLC , 2017 , Article)Oxidative stress interferes with the functional roles of the hippocampus and results in cognitive decline. Antioxidant supplementation has a cognitive enhancing activity through protecting hippocampus brain cells from the ... -
Evaluation of the general public's knowledge, views and practices relating to appropriate antibiotic use in Qatar
( Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2017 , Article)Objective: Studies completed internationally have demonstrated an alarming number of patients believed antibiotics are indicated in the treatment of viral infections and other self-limited illnesses. Evaluation of patient ... -
Evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-acquired infections in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Infection prevention measures are the gold standard for preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions in infection prevention measures, and this has ... -
Evaluation of the registration status of fixed-dose drug combinations in Nepal
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2018 , Article)Objectives: Analysing the registration status and the presence of fixed-dose drug combinations (FDCs) in different drug lists and formularies, encourages the use of rational FDCs and helps to remove the irrational combinations ... -
Evaluation of the Validity of SAMe-TT2R2 Score in a Cohort of Venous Thromboembolism Patients Treated With Warfarin
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)Low SAMe-TT2R2 score of <2 was validated as a predictor of optimum anticoagulation control, reflected by mean time in therapeutic range (TTR) above 65% to 70%, among warfarin-treated atrial fibrillation patients. This study ... -
Evaluation of the Wound Healing Potential of Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra: An Experimental Animal Study and Histopathological Examination
(2023 , Article)The wound healing potential of the aerial parts of Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra (Hypericaceae) was evaluated using an in vivo excision wound model in rats. Adult male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned into seven ... -
An evaluation of tocotrienol ethosomes for transdermal delivery using Strat-M® membrane and excised human skin
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Tocotrienol (TRF) ethosomes were developed and evaluated in vitro for potential transdermal delivery against melanoma. The optimised TRF ethosomal size ranged between 64.9 ± 2.2 nm to 79.6 ± 3.9 nm and zeta potential (ZP) ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of warfarin management in primary health care centers in Qatar: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of the national dataset
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Warfarin management is associated with severe complications, highlighting the critical need to evaluate the quality of its administration. Objectives: To evaluate the quality of warfarin management for patients ... -
Evaluations of Morphine and Fentanyl for Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Respiratory Disorders in Intensive Care: A Systematic Review of Methodological Trends and Reporting Quality
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)Background: Mechanically ventilated patients with respiratory disorders may require sedatives, such as opioids. Objectives: To define methodological trends, gaps, and the reporting quality of the comparative clinical and ... -
Evidence of community pharmacists' response preparedness during COVID-19 public health crisis: A cross-sectional study
( Journal of Infection in Developing Countries , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Community pharmacists are often the first point of contact for the public, especially during pandemics. As outlined by the International Pharmaceutical Federation, community pharmacists have an important ... -
Evidence-based healthcare practice in Qatar: A need to move forward
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2013 , Article)Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is considered the gold standard approach to therapeutic decision-making in modern medicine. It was first described in the 1990s as a way to improve patient outcomes by promoting rational ... -
Evidence-based pharmacy practice research in low- and middle-income countries: Issues, challenges and synthesis
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)This chapter outlines the gaps in pharmacy practice research evidence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) using selected systematic reviews in pharmacy practice. Very few reviews dedicated to LMICs have been ... -
Evidence-Based Review of Pharmacotherapy Used for Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article Review)Objective: To summarize and evaluate the existing literature regarding medications to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) psychosis. Data Sources: MEDLINE (1946 to March 2017), EMBASE (1980 to March 2017), CINAHL (1982 to March ... -
An Examination of Income Effect on Consumers’ Ethical Evaluation of Counterfeit Drugs Buying Behaviour: A Cross-Sectional Study in Qatar and Sudan
( JCDR Research and Publications (P) Limited. , 2016 , Article)Introduction There are limited studies on consumer behaviour toward counterfeit products and the determining factors that motivate willingness to purchase counterfeit items. Aim This study aimed to fill this ... -
Examination of Job Satisfaction, Achievements, and Employment Preparedness among College of Pharmacy Alumni: A Study From Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Job satisfaction in healthcare is of special interest as has a direct relation with the quality of care provided to patients. It is affected by several factors including the nature of the work, level of educational ... -
Examining Pharmacy Alumni’s Perceptions of Job Satisfaction, Achievements, and Preparedness: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)ObjectivesThere is a scarcity of research that holistically explores pharmacy alumni’s employment experience and their professional performance. Job satisfaction is linked to professionals' productivity and their educational ... -
Examining the disconnect between communities of practice learning theory and educational practices in the pharmd program in qatar
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , 2020 , Article)Objective. To examine the Qatar University Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program for evidence of incorporation of communities of practice (CoP) learning theory. Methods. A developed CoP framework was used as a theoretical ...