Browsing Pharmacy Research by Publisher "SAGE Publications Inc."
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A Comparative Approach to Screen the Capability of Raman and Infrared (Mid- and Near-) Spectroscopy for Quantification of Low-Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Content Solid Dosage Forms: The Case of Alprazolam
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)Content uniformity is a critical attribute for potent and low-dosage formulations of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that, in addition to the formulation parameters, plays pivotal role during pharmaceutical development ... -
A Survey on the Awareness and Attitude of Physicians on Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2018 , Article)Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are more commonly prescribed since their introduction. Reports on inappropriate prescribing have been observed which may indicate poor awareness on these agents. In this study, we aim to ... -
A Systematic Review of Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions in the Emergency Department
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article Review)Background/Objective: To improve antimicrobial utilization, development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in the emergency department (ED) has been recommended. The primary objective of this review ... -
Abbreviated Urine Collection Compared With 24-Hour Urine Collection for Measuring Creatinine Clearance in Adult Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article Review)Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of abbreviated urine collection (≤12 hours) compared with 24-hour urine collection for measuring creatinine clearance (CrCl) in critically ill adult patients. Data Sources: We searched ... -
Assessing Pharmacists Knowledge and Attitude Toward the Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)Pharmacists were found to play a key role in anticoagulation care. In order to make an appropriate selection and counselling regarding direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), pharmacists should be knowledgeable and abiding by ... -
Children's knowledge and beliefs about medicines
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2015 , Article)Minor illnesses in children are often cured at home with over the counter medicines. Even though there is a wide use of medicines among children, they rarely receive medical advice about their medications from doctors or ... -
Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article)Objective: This study aims to assess the educational needs and professional competencies of community pharmacists in Qatar to inform the development of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs. Methods: ... -
Cost-effectiveness Evaluations Among the Direct Oral Anticoagulants for the Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism: Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2019 , Article)Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with high recurrence, mortality, and cost burden. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are currently used for VTE treatment, and they offer more benefits over warfarin, despite being ... -
Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use in Atypical Thrombosis-Related Conditions
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2018 , Article Review)Objective: To review the published literature for evidence of the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) when used in the management of atypical thrombosis-related conditions. Data Sources: A comprehensive ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Preemptive Dose Adjustment Effect on the Quality of Anticoagulation Management in Warfarin Patients With Drug Interactions: A Retrospective Cohort Study
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2019 , Article)One strategy to manage patients on warfarin starting an interacting drug is to increase the frequency of monitoring. Another strategy is to adjust warfarin dose around the time patient is started on an interacting medication, ... -
Readability and Comprehensibility of Patient Information Leaflets for Antidiabetic Medications in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article)Background:The readability and comprehensibility of the patient information leaflets (PILs) provided with antidiabetic medications are of questionable standards; this issue negatively affects adherence to drug therapy, ... -
The Dilemma of Peri-Procedural Warfarin Management: A Narrative Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article Review)Periprocedural vitamin K antagonist management is a complex process and inherently entails multiple clinical issues. Marked variations have been reported in different aspects of this process. These differences were noted ... -
The Effect of CYP2C19 and Nongenetic Factors on Clopidogrel Responsiveness in the MENA Region: A Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2019 , Article Review)Clopidogrel is the cornerstone antiplatelet used in the treatment and prevention of thrombotic events. Some studies examined the effect of CYP2C19 polymorphism and nongenetic factors on clopidogrel response in the Middle ...