Browsing Pharmacy Research by Publisher "Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)"
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A program for obese youth at-risk for diabetes in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)Background: Obesity is an international public health problem well documented in Qatar among children and adolescents and contributes to diabetes, a disease already highly prevalent in the country. We describe an intervention ... -
A protocol to investigate the stability of 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid bags in the prehospital setting of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) fluid bags are commonly stored in ambulances. Despite that the ambulances normally use air-conditioning during operational shifts, NaCl bags are exposed to deviations from the ... -
A systematic review of stability of medicines used in emergency medical service settings
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2020 , Article)Background: Temperature, among several environment conditions like humidity, is known to impact medicine stability 1,2 . In emergency medical service (EMS) settings, it is often challenging to control these conditions. In ... -
AMPK Activation Attenuates Albumin-induced Alterations in Renal Tubular Cells In Vitro
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by progressive decline in renal function; if left untreated, it ultimately results in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a condition that demands either dialysis or ... -
Analyzing the PharmD Programme at Qatar University (QU) Using the Theoretically Driven Communities of Practice Feamework (CoPF)
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background: Duncan-Hewitt and Austin (2005) argue that pharmacist education has shifted from apprenticeship into higher education. This shift created "a gap between education theory and education practice". Therefore, the ... -
Anti-Neoplastic Effects of Annonacin against Renal Cell Carcinoma
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background and Objectives: Renal cell carcinoma is the most common and lethal form of all renal cancers, and accounts for 4.1% of all cancer cases in Qatar. Mutations to Von-Hippel Lindeau (VHL) gene in renal cells activates ... -
Assessment of quality control parameters and in vitro bioequivalence/interchangeability of multisourced marketed metformin hydrochloride tablets
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2017 , Article)Background: Metformin hydrochloride (MH) is a widely used medication for diabetes mellitus. For that, the availability of numerous multisourced MH in the drug market puts health care providers in a difficult situation for ... -
Behavioral determinants potentially influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pharmacy professionals in Qatar: a nationwide survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: There is a paucity of robust, theory-based research investigating vaccination behavior. 1 Using Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), the study aimed to explore the key behavioral determinants influencing vaccine ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Comparison Of In Vitro Models Of Diabetic Nephropathy Using Renal Tubular Cells
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a chronic and serious complication associated with diabetes. The standardization of an in vitro model to best represent DN is very challenging due to the chronic nature of the ... -
Computer-Aided Design and Synthesis of N-aryl and Heteroarylpiperazine Derivatives as Dual Serotonergic Antagonists for Autism Treatment
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background and Objective: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by abnormalities in social interaction and communication skills, in addition to stereotypic behaviors and restricted activities and interests. ... -
Core Interprofessional Education (IPE) health competencies: The process of adaptation and implementation for a local environment
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)IPE: Interprofessional Healthcare Education (IPE) competencies provide the criteria against which to measure the capacity and capability of fully collaborative healthcare teams to learn and work together. Significant work ... -
Cost-effectiveness analysis of dapagliflozin in addition to standard therapy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A Qatari healthcare perspective
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Dapagliflozin has been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). 1,2 This work aims to determine ... -
Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Statin Lipid-Modifying Agents for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease among Patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A Systematic Review
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Non-statin therapies (NSTs) have been shown to provide additional benefits for cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but their economic merits have not been confirmed. ... -
Darunavir-Cobicistat versus Lopinavir-Ritonavir for COVID-19 Pneumonia: Qatar's Experience
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first discovered in China and resulted in a pandemic crisis. 1,2 Many agents were investigated with inconclusive outcomes. 3 This study was conducted to compare the ... -
Decision-Analytic Modeling in the Economic Evaluations of Systemic Antifungals for the Prophylaxis against Invasive Fungal Infections - A Thematic Systematic Review
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background: The interest in the economic evaluations of "prophylactic" systemic antifungals is on the rise, especially with the emergence of newer expensive agents for prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections (IFI). ... -
Development of a protocol to investigate the stability of drugs used by Qatar's National Ambulance Service in rapid response vehicles
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Paramedics need a range of medications that are stored in bags for easy transportation to the patient's side and are exposed to temperature variations, especially in a hot country like Qatar 1 . The thermal ... -
Evaluation of a Cumulative Performance-based Assessment for Pharmacy Students in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Background: Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are considered the most psychometrically robust form of clinical skills assessment in the health professions. In 2014, the College of Pharmacy at Qatar University ... -
Evaluation of a Mobile Application Tool to Assist Health Care Providers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide.1 Unfortunately, CVD risk assessment and management (RAM) services face many challenges and barriers in the community. Mobile technology ...