Browsing Pharmacy Research by Publisher "Taylor and Francis Ltd"
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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 ... -
Direct and indirect cost of diabetes care among patients with type 2 diabetes in private clinics: a multicenter study in Punjab, Pakistan
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has a very high prevalence and poses a huge financial encumbrance on patients. This study aimed to evaluate the cost of diabetes care among patients with type 2 diabetes in private clinics ... -
Ethanol-based proliposome delivery systems of paclitaxel for in vitro application against brain cancer cells
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)In this study the anticancer activity of paclitaxel-loaded nano-liposomes on glioma cell lines was investigated. Soya phosphatidylcholine:cholesterol (SPC:Chol), hydrogenated soya phosphatidylcholine:cholesterol (HSPC:Chol) ... -
Genotoxic impact of long-term cigarette and waterpipe smoking on DNA damage and oxidative stress in healthy subjects
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2019 , Article)Although a plethora of studies have examined tobacco smoke-cancer disease association, the involvement of cellular genetic toxicity remains unclear. Therefore, the present study provides molecular evidence for a pathway ... -
Implications of external price referencing of pharmaceuticals in Middle East countries
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2015 , Article)Introduction: External price referencing (EPR) is applied frequently to control pharmaceutical prices. Our objective was to analyse how EPR is used in Middle Eastern (ME) countries and to compare the price corridor for ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes on Khat Use among Yemeni Health Sciences Students
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2020 , Article)Background: Khat chewing has a negative impact on an individual’s life. Objectives: The study was execute to assess health sciences students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding khat use in Yemen. Methods: This survey involved ... -
Misconceptions and current use of contraception among women of reproductive age in six major cities in Nigeria
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Objectives: The aims of this study were to assess the determinants of family planning misconceptions and modern contraceptive use, and the influence of misconceptions on the use of modern contraceptive methods. Methods: ... -
Perspectives of pharmacy students in Qatar toward interprofessional education and collaborative practice: a mixed methods study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)In an IPE environment, students are expected to have better understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and contribution of other health?care professions to enhance interprofessional working and collaboration with an end ... -
Preparation and characterization of letrozole-loaded poly(d,l-lactide) nanoparticles for drug delivery in breast cancer therapy
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2019 , Article)Letrozole (LTZ), an aromatase inhibitor used for the treatment of hormonally-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, has poor water solubility, rapid metabolism, and a range of side effects. In this study, polymer-based ... -
Sanguinarine suppresses growth and induces apoptosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2019 , Article)Sanguinarine (Sang), a plant-derived compound isolated from the roots of Sanguinaria canadensis was evaluated for its potential pro-apoptotic effects in precursor B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Pre-ALL) cell lines. Treatment ... -
Studies of the precipitation pattern of paclitaxel in intravenous infusions and rat plasma using laser nephelometry
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Cremophor EL (CrEL) is commonly used to solubilize paclitaxel (Ptx); a widely established anticancer agent used against many types of cancer. Using laser-based microplate nephelometry, in this work we assessed the precipitation ... -
Sugar-based novel niosomal nanocarrier system for enhanced oral bioavailability of levofloxacin
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2016 , Article)Context: Vesicular systems have attracted great attention in drug delivery because of their amphiphilicity, biodegradability, non-toxicity and potential for increasing drug bioavailability. Objective: A novel sugar-based ...