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Intravenous versus Oral Acetaminophen for Pain: Systematic Review of Current Evidence to Support Clinical Decision-Making
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Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
, 2015 , Article)
Background:
Intravenous (IV) acetaminophen is increasingly used around the world for pain control for a variety of indications. However, it is unclear whether IV administration offers advantages over oral administrati ...
5-, 12- and 15-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids induce cellular hypertrophy in the human ventricular cardiomyocyte, RL-14 cell line, through MAPK- and NF-κB-dependent mechanism
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Springer Verlag
, 2016 , Article)
Recent studies have established the role of mid-chain hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids (HETEs) in the development of cardiovascular disease. Mid-chain HETEs have been reported to have vasoconstrictive and pro-inflammatory ...
Using the potentials of community pharmacies to promote rational drug use in Pakistan: An opportunity exists or lost?
(2012 , Article)
Keeping in view the importance of community pharmacies and their outreach to the patients, many developing countries have used their potential to promote safe and effective treatments by building their dispensing practices. ...
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, ...
Targeting dopaminergic system for treating nicotine dependence
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Bentham Science Publishers B.V.
, 2016 , Article)
Background: Smoking is the world's leading cause of preventable death among populations. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of numerous health problems, including heart diseases, stroke, atherosclerosis and many types ...
Carbon nanotubes drug delivery system for cancer treatment
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Academic Press
, 2020 , Book chapter)
There has been a predominant interest in using nanotechnology for drug delivery applications, especially for cite-specific targeting. Recently, interest in the potential of carbon nanotubes (CNT) to deliver bio-molecules ...
Impact of pharmacist interventions on medication errors in hospitalized pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Springer
, 2020 , Article Review)
© 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Background Medication errors are avoidable events that may occur at any stage of the medication use process. Implementing a clinical pharmacist is one strategy that is believed to ...
Pharmacy Practice in Nigeria
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2016 , Book chapter)
Pharmacy practice and education in general-as well as the availability, affordability, and accessibility of quality, safe, and effective essential medicines-are critical to the success of a health care delivery system. ...
Utilization of simulated patients to assess diabetes and asthma counseling practices among community pharmacists in Qatar
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Springer Netherlands
, 2017 , Article)
Background Patient counseling is one of the most important services a pharmacist can provide to patients. Studies have shown that counseling provided by pharmacists may prevent medication related problems and improve ...
Medical comorbidities in patients with serious mental illness: A retrospective study of mental health patients attending an outpatient clinic in Qatar
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Dove Medical Press Ltd.
, 2017 , Article)
Background: The life span of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) is shorter compared to the general population. This excess mortality is mainly due to physical illness. The aim of the study was to investigate the ...