Pharmacy Research: Recent submissions
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Introduction to nanotechnology
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Nanotechnology describes the science and technology related to the control and manipulation of matter and devices on a scale less than 100 nm and involves fields such as applied physics, materials science, chemistry, ... -
Recent advancements in stimuli responsive drug delivery platforms for active and passive cancer targeting
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article Review)The tumor-specific targeting of chemotherapeutic agents for specific necrosis of cancer cells without affecting the normal cells poses a great challenge for researchers and scientists. Though extensive research has been ... -
Proliposome Powders for the Generation of Liposomes: the Influence of Carbohydrate Carrier and Separation Conditions on Crystallinity and Entrapment of a Model Antiasthma Steroid
( Springer New York LLC , 2018 , Article)Formulation effects on the entrapment of beclometasone dipropionate (BDP) in liposomes generated by hydration of proliposomes were studied, using the high-density dispersion medium deuterium oxide in comparison to deionized ... -
Liposomes for pulmonary drug delivery: The role of formulation and inhalation device design
( Bentham Science Publishers B.V. , 2017 , Article Review)Liposomes are established drug carriers for inhalation owing to their safety and ability to provide controlled drug release in the lung. These carriers can entrap a wide range of therapeutic molecules for delivery in large ... -
Guiding Factors and Surface Modification Strategies for Biomaterials in Pharmaceutical Product Development
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)With the technological advent in the field of drug delivery and medicines, biomaterials become important owing to their properties such as biocompatibility, functionality, and bioactive and bioinert nature. However, the ... -
PEGylated graphene oxide for tumor-targeted delivery of paclitaxel
( Future Medicine Ltd. , 2015 , Article)Aim: The graphene oxide (GO) sheet has been considered one of the most promising carbon derivatives in the field of material science for the past few years and has shown excellent tumor-targeting ability, biocompatibility ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial stewardship programme implementation in hospitals – an exploration informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Introduction and objectivesThe disruption of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been recognized but not explored in depth. This study used a theoretical, qualitative ... -
Interprofessional Interventions Involving Pharmacists and Targeting the Medicines Management Process Provided to Older People Residing in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Background: Nursing home residents are often prescribed multiple medications, which increases their susceptibility to drug-related problems. The medicines management process involves multiple stages, for example, assessing, ... -
A scoping review of theories used to investigate clinician adherence to clinical practice guidelines
( Springer , 2022 , Article Review)Background: Routine utilization of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) is an effective strategy to optimize patient care and reduce practice variation. Healthcare professionals’ failure to adhere to CPGs ... -
Improving the quality of publications in and advancing the paradigms of clinical and social pharmacy practice research: The Granada Statements
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences embrace a series of different disciplines. Pharmacy practice has been defined as “the scientific discipline that studies the different aspects of the practice of pharmacy and its impact ... -
Mental health, burnout and resilience in community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)BackgroundThe study aimed to assess burnout, resilience, and levels of depression, anxiety, stress and fear among community pharmacists during the pandemic, and examine if fear of COVID-19 is associated with these outcomes ... -
Algae-derived bioactive compounds with anti-lung cancer potential
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)Lung cancer is one of the major causes of death worldwide. Natural molecules with anti-lung cancer potential are of a great interest and considered as very promising alternative to substitute or enhance the efficiency of ... -
Exploring the challenges of virtual internships during the COVID-19 pandemic and their potential influence on the professional identity of health professions students: A view from Qatar University
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)Introduction: COVID-19 has imposed many shared limitations on medical and health education. Just like other health professions programs at most institutions, the Qatar University health cluster (QU Health) applied a ... -
Understanding Traffic Accidents among Young Drivers in Qatar
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Young drivers are generally associated with risky driving behaviors that can lead to crash involvement. Many self-report measurement scales are used to assess such risky behaviors. This study is aimed to understand the ... -
Practicality of 3D Printed Personalized Medicines in Therapeutics
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article Review)Technological advances in science over the past century have paved the way for remedial treatment outcomes in various diseases. Pharmacogenomic predispositions, the emergence of multidrug resistance, medication and formulation ... -
A comprehensive review on the antiviral activities of chalcones
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Some viral outbreaks have plagued the world since antiquity, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic. The continuous spread and emergence of new viral diseases have urged the discovery of novel treatment options that ... -
Design, synthesis, and validation of novel nitrogen-based chalcone analogs against triple negative breast cancer
( Elsevier Masson s.r.l. , 2020 , Article)Great strides have been made in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment, which represents 20% of total predicted annual US breast cancer (BC) cases. Despite the development of several therapeutics, TNBC patients ... -
Novel nitrogen-based chalcone analogs provoke substantial apoptosis in HER2-positive human breast cancer cells via JNK and ERK1/ERK2 signaling pathways
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Natural chalcones possess antitumor properties and play a role as inducers of apoptosis, antioxidants and cytotoxic compounds. We recently reported that novel nitrogen chalcone-based compounds, which were generated in our ... -
Haematococcus pluvialis Microalgae Extract Inhibits Proliferation, Invasion, and Induces Apoptosis in Breast Cancer Cells
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignant cancer in females worldwide. Drug resistance, toxicity, and the failure of current therapies to completely cure BC has challenged conventional medicine. Consequently, ... -
Novel polymethoxylated chalcones as potential compounds against kras-mutant colorectal cancers
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2020 , Article)Background/Objective: KRAS-mutant colorectal cancers (CRC) are tumors that are associated with poor prognosis. However, no effective treatments are available to target them. Therefore, we designed and synthesized novel ...
