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Monitoring temperature and humidity in ambulance service rapid-response vehicles and paramedics medication bags: A pilot study
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: In the pre-hospital context, paramedics carry medications in multi-compartment medication bags. However, these medications are occasionally subjected to temperature and humidity variations as they are being ...
Darunavir-Cobicistat versus Lopinavir-Ritonavir for COVID-19 Pneumonia: Qatar's Experience
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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 ...
PLGA-Gold Nanocomposite: Preparation and Biomedical Applications
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
A composite system consisting of both organic and inorganic nanoparticles is an approach
to prepare a new material exhibiting “the best of both worlds”. In this review, we highlight the
recent advances in the preparation ...
Intravenous fluids in hot pre-hospital environments: Thermal and physical stability of normal saline after exposure to simulated stress conditions
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Normal saline 0.9 % (NS) is the most widespread crystalloid used as a life-saving intravenous (IV) fluid. 1 NS contains sodium and chloride in equal concentrations and is subject to thermal stress conditions ...
A protocol to investigate the stability of 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid bags in the prehospital setting of Qatar
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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 ...
The use of a modified Delphi technique to develop a critical appraisal tool for clinical pharmacokinetic studies.
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
Critical appraisal aids in assessing the quality of scientific literature, which is central to the practice of evidence-based medicine. Several tools and guidelines are available for critiquing and assessing the quality ...
A Comparative Study of High-intensity Rosuvastatin Versus Atorvastatin Therapy Post-acute Coronary Syndrome Using Real-world Data
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
A high-intensity statin is recommended for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, real-world evidence of the effectiveness of rosuvastatin following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is scarce. ...
The effect of migration on the incidence of new-onset metabolic syndrome in migrants to Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: There is substantial evidence that migration to Western countries is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) 1 . However, there is a paucity of data on the incidence of MetS in migrants ...
Development of a protocol to investigate the stability of drugs used by Qatar's National Ambulance Service in rapid response vehicles
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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 ...
Behavioral determinants potentially influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pharmacy professionals in Qatar: a nationwide survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework
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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 ...