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Characteristics of drug-related problems and pharmacist’s interventions in hospitalized patients in Thailand: a prospective observational study
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Nature Portfolio
, 2022 , Article)
Drug-related problems (DRPs) are a major health concern. A better understanding of the characteristics of DRPs throughout the hospital stay may help to tailor pharmaceutical care services (PCS). This study aims to describe ...
Learning needs assessments in continuing professional development: A scoping review
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2022 , Article)
Background: A rigorous learning needs assessment (LNA) is a crucial initial step in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) process. This scoping review aimed to collate, summarize, and categorize the reported LNA ...
Thiostrepton inhibits growth and induces apoptosis by targeting FoxM1/SKP2/MTH1 axis in B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2021 , Article)
Forkhead box M1 (FoxM1) is a transcription factor that plays an important role in the etiology of many cancers, however, its role has not been elucidated in B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-pre-ALL). In the ...
Effect of sera from elite athletes on cytokine secretion and insulin signaling in preadipocytes and skeletal muscle cells
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article)
Introduction: The immunomodulatory effect of physical activity can impact insulin signaling differentially in adipose tissues and skeletal muscle cells, depending on sport intensity. In this study, the effect of serum from ...
Assessing adherence to inhaled corticosteroids among adults with asthma in kuwait using the medication adherence report scale for asthma
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Dove Medical Press Ltd.
, 2020 , Article)
Purpose: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the mainstay maintenance therapy for asthma management. Non-adherence to ICS, which can lead to exacerbations and poor asthma control, is commonly reported among adult patients ...
Adding colchicine to tocilizumab in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: An open-label randomized controlled trial
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
, 2022 , Article)
Introduction: Colchicine acts upstream in the cytokines cascade by inhibiting the nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome while interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor antagonists, such as tocilizumab, block the end result ...
Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach
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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: ...
Barriers to Diabetes Adherence (BDA): Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Instrument into Arabic Context
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
Objectives: Barriers to Diabetes Adherence (BDA) instrument is a measure developed in English to assess barriers to adherence in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). The main objectives of the present study were to ...
A 5-year trend in the use of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors and other oral antidiabetic drugs in a Middle Eastern country
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Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a novel class of oral antidiabetic drugs. To date, there are no pharmacoepidemiologic studies investigating the pattern of use of SGLT2is compared to ...
Clinical outcomes of high-intensity doses of atorvastatin in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A retrospective cohort study using real-world data
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Aims: To compare the effectiveness and safety of 2 high-intensity atorvastatin doses (40 mg vs 80 mg) among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study using real-world ...