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Review of Evidence for Measuring Drug Concentrations of First-Line Antitubercular Agents in Adults
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Springer International Publishing
, 2014 , Article)
Measurement of drug concentrations and performing therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) are widely used to optimize efficacy and safety of many commonly used drugs today. Although TDM of first-line antitubercular drugs is used ...
The Therapeutic Effects of Camel Milk: A Systematic Review of Animal and Human Trials
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2016 , Article Review)
The clinical effectiveness and value of camel milk as a therapeutic agent is currently unclear. MEDLINE (1946 to March 2016), EMBASE (1974 to March 2016), and Google Scholar were searched using the following terms: milk, ...
Student and graduate perceptions regarding Canadian-based accreditation of a pharmacy program in Qatar
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
, 2019 , Article)
Objective. To determine student and alumni perceptions of a Canadian-based pharmacy degree accreditation in a Middle Eastern setting and to explore the impact on patient care practices. Methods. Current and former Doctor ...
Evidence-Based Review of Pharmacotherapy Used for Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
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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 ...
A Review of Clinical Outcomes Associated with Two Meropenem Dosing Strategies
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Springer International Publishing
, 2017 , Article Review)
Meropenem is a carbapenem antibiotic that exhibits time-dependent bactericidal activity, traditionally dosed intravenously at 1�g every 8�h. In order to maximize its pharmacodynamic activity and reduce costs, an alternative ...
A Systematic Review of Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions in the Emergency Department
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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 ...
Exploring the Influence of Language on Assessment Given a Mismatch Between Language of Instruction and Language of Practice
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Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
, 2019 , Article)
A phenomenon is occurring in international settings where the language of program delivery and assessment does not match the primary language of practice. It is unknown whether determining competence in English disadvantages ...
Prevention and screening recommendations in type 2 diabetes: Review and critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines.
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Article)
The aim of this review was to identify and appraise guidelines reporting recommendations for the screening and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Five guidelines were included for analysis and all were endorsed by national or ...
A Review of Pharmacogenetics of Antimalarials and Associated Clinical Implications
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Springer-Verlag France
, 2017 , Article Review)
Genetic variability in drug-metabolizing enzymes and drug transporters is known to influence the pharmacokinetics of many drugs. Antimalarial drugs are a class of agents known to utilize metabolic and elimination pathways ...
Ceftaroline fosamil for community-acquired pneumonia and skin and skin structure infections: a systematic review
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Springer Netherlands
, 2017 , Article)
Background Ceftaroline is a parentally administered cephalosporin that has an in vitro expanded spectrum of activity compared with other cephalosporins yet data is conflicting regarding its place in therapy. Aim of the ...