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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Development of a college-level assessment framework in line with international accreditation standards: A Middle Eastern perspective.
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Accreditation of international pharmacy programs by North American and European accrediting bodies is becoming increasingly popular. Practices regarding assessment and evaluation are especially highlighted in accreditation ...
Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Methotrexate in Patients with Hematological Malignancies: Utilization of Routine Clinical Monitoring Parameters
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Springer-Verlag France
, 2017 , Article)
Background and Objective: Clinical response to methotrexate in cancer is variable and depends on several factors including serum drug exposure. This study aimed to develop a population pharmacokinetic model describing ...
Application of a systematic approach to evaluating psychometric properties of a cumulative exit-from-degree objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Article)
Background and purpose
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are considered gold standard performance-based assessments yet comprehensive evaluation data is currently lacking. The objective of this study was ...
Introducing problem-based learning into a Canadian-accredited Middle Eastern educational setting
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Article)
Background and purpose Adaption of active learning strategies into new cultures and contexts requires careful consideration to maximize effectiveness and meet intended objectives. The aim of this paper was to describe the ...
A systematic meta-ethnographic review of the beneficial outcomes of international internships to student pharmacists
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AACP
, 2017 , Article)
Objective. To describe the benefits that pharmacy students gain by completing international internships as a part of their pharmacy education. Methods. A systematic literature search was conducted from database inception ...