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Taxane formulations: From plant to clinic
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Springer International Publishing
, 2017 , Book chapter)
Taxanes including paclitaxel and docetaxel are highly active against many types of cancers. The main obstacle with developing delivery systems of taxanes is their poor water solubility. In this chapter, taxanes were reviewed ...
Prevalence and predictors of digoxin utilization among heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction in Qatar
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Springer Netherlands
, 2017 , Article)
Background Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that is recommended by clinical practice guidelines to be used in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who still have persistent symptoms despite ...
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 ...
Evaluation of the Effect of Moringa peregrina Extract on Learning and Memory: Role of Oxidative Stress
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Springer New York LLC
, 2017 , Article)
Oxidative stress interferes with the functional roles of the hippocampus and results in cognitive decline. Antioxidant supplementation has a cognitive enhancing activity through protecting hippocampus brain cells from the ...
Perceptions of Yemeni physicians about interactions with medical representatives
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
Objective: Interaction between physicians and medical representatives (MR) is an area of controversy, which discussed heavily in the literature. However, the perspectives of physicians on the extent and composition of ...
Evaluation of the general public's knowledge, views and practices relating to appropriate antibiotic use in Qatar
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Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
Objective: Studies completed internationally have demonstrated an alarming number of patients believed antibiotics are indicated in the treatment of viral infections and other self-limited illnesses. Evaluation of patient ...
Pharmacists' confidence when providing pharmaceutical care on anticoagulants, a multinational survey
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Springer Netherlands
, 2017 , Article)
Background Guidelines on the management of orally anticoagulated patients are continuously evolving, leading to an increased need for pharmacists to be fully integrated in care provision. Objective To identify self-reported ...
Myocardial proteases and cardiac remodeling
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Wiley-Liss Inc.
, 2017 , Article Review)
Cardiac hypertrophy (CH), characterized by the enlargement of cardiomyocytes, fibrosis and apoptosis, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Despite the advances in cardiovascular research, there remains a need ...
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 ...
Social and administrative aspects of pharmacy in low-and middle-income countries: Present challenges and future solutions
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book)
Social and Administrative Aspects of Pharmacy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Present Challenges and Future Solutions examines the particularities of low- and middle-income countries and offers solutions based on their ...