Pharmacy Research: المرسلات الحديثة
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Characteristics and quality of adverse drug reaction reporting among healthcare providers at Rumailah Hospital in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2017 , Article)Introduction: Under-reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and low-quality reporting are a widespread phenomenon globally.1 There is a need for more insight on the role of pharmacists and other healthcare professionals ... -
Assessment of quality control parameters and in vitro bioequivalence/interchangeability of multisourced marketed metformin hydrochloride tablets
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2017 , Article)Background: Metformin hydrochloride (MH) is a widely used medication for diabetes mellitus. For that, the availability of numerous multisourced MH in the drug market puts health care providers in a difficult situation for ... -
Medication Risks Communication in Middle East Cancer Patients
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Background: Cancer treatments are frequently associated with adverse effects, but there may be a cultural reluctance by care providers to be forthcoming with patients regarding these risks for fear of promoting non-adherence. ... -
Novel oral formulations of metformin in semi-solid matrices: Design, characterization and in vitro dissolution testing
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2012 , Conference)Objectives: To formulate and evaluate oral dosage forms of metformin hydrochloride (MH) having sustained-release properties that would also increase MH bioavailability and address the shortcomings in the currently marketed ... -
Healthcare practitioners' views of their role in addressing the medical comorbidites of people with mental illness
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference)Background: The lifespan of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) is shorter compared to the general population. These disorders include schizophrenia, schizophrenia-like psychosis (e.g., schizoaffective disorder), ... -
The Impact of Long-term Medicines Use: Linguistic Validation of the Living with Medicines Questionnaire
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Introduction: Polypharmacy (or the use of multiple medications at the same time by the same patient) could expose the patient to health risks and add an extra burden on the life of these patients in addition to the burden ... -
AMPK Activation Attenuates Albumin-induced Alterations in Renal Tubular Cells In Vitro
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by progressive decline in renal function; if left untreated, it ultimately results in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a condition that demands either dialysis or ... -
Preparation and Characterization of Letrozole-Loaded Poly (D,L-Lactide) Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer Therapy
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Introduction: Breast cancer has been ranked first as the most prevalent type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide. Letrozole (LTZ), an aromatase inhibitor, has been shown to be ... -
Student and pre-registration pharmacist performance in a UK Prescribing Assessment
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Student and pre-registration pharmacist performance in a UK Prescribing Assessment’: room for improvement and need for curricular change Background Increasingly the global policy direction is for patient-facing pharmacist ... -
A systematic review of the use of simulation and reflection as summative assessment tools to evaluate student outcomes following interprofessional education activities.
( Taylor and Francis , 2022 , Article Review)Despite the increasing emphasis on interprofessional education (IPE) in curricula and the potential benefits for student learning, there appears to be a lack of evidence directing authentic and accurate assessment of ... -
Investigating clinicians' determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour using the Theoretical Domains Framework
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)AimTo identify and quantify potential determinants of antimicrobial prescribing behaviour, using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). MethodsA cross-sectional survey involving doctors (∼4000) and pharmacists (∼400) ... -
Therapeutic outcomes and biodistribution of gold nanoparticles in collagen-induced arthritis animal model
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The role of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in the treatment of autoimmune diseases remains mysterious. Therefore, we investigated the effect of AuNPs on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and the impact of particle size on the ... -
Metabolic Signature of Leukocyte Telomere Length in Elite Male Soccer Players
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Biological aging is associated with changes in the metabolic pathways. Leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is a predictive marker of biological aging; however, the underlying metabolic pathways remain largely unknown. The aim ... -
Involvement of caveolae in hyperglycemia-induced changes in adiponectin and leptin expressions in vascular smooth muscle cells
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Hyperglycemia exerts various harmful effects on the vasculature. Studies have shown an association between the levels of the adipokines leptin and adiponectin (APN) and vascular complications in diabetes mellitus. The aim ... -
Content validation of an algorithm for the assessment, management and monitoring of drug-induced qtc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Background: QTc interval (QTcI) prolongation leads to serious complications, making it a concern for clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTcI prolongation in the psychiatric population is important because they are exposed ... -
Using motivational interviewing techniques to inform decision-making for COVID-19 vaccination
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered communication style used to enhance a person’s internal motivation for attitudinal change by exploring and solving inherent ambivalences. In the face of rising COVID-19 vaccine ... -
The incidence and determinants of metabolic syndrome amongst a group of migrants to qatar: A prospective longitudinal observational cohort study 24-months post-migration
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)While there is some evidence that migration to Western countries increases metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk, there is a lack of data pertaining to migration to the Middle East. This study aimed to investigate the relationship ... -
Impact of phospholipids, surfactants and cholesterol selection on the performance of transfersomes vesicles using medical nebulizers for pulmonary drug delivery
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The aim of this study is to formulate and optimize novel transfersome formulations for pulmonary drug delivery. Transfersome formulations (F1 – F18) were prepared by a thin-film method using three phospholipids (Soya ... -
A study to investigate the implementation process and fidelity of a hospital to community pharmacy transfer of care intervention.
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Hospital to community pharmacy transfer of care medicines-related interventions for inpatients discharged home aim to improve continuity of care and patient outcomes. One such intervention has been provided for seven years ... -
A theoretically informed, mixed-methods study of pharmacists’ aspirations and readiness to implement pharmacist prescribing
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Background Studies have highlighted advancing clinical pharmacy practice in Qatar. Objective To explore pharmacists’ aspirations and readiness to implement pharmacist prescribing. Setting Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), ...
