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Liposomes for pulmonary drug delivery: The role of formulation and inhalation device design
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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 ...
Efficacy and safety of laxatives for chronic constipation in long-term care settings: A systematic review
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
What is known and objective: Constipation is a common disorder among long-term care (LTC) patients due to several factors. However, there are no systematic reviews investigating the use of laxatives for chronic constipation ...
Rational development of nanomedicines for molecular targeting in periodontal disease
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
Recent advances in understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease and polymicrobial synergy in the dysbiotic oral microbial community endorsed novel therapeutic targets and assured further improvement ...
Stigma associated with mental illness and its treatment in the Arab culture: A systematic review
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
Background: Mental health has not had the same public profile as physical health. This has contributed to the stigma associated with mental illness and to its treatments. Research investigating how the traditions and values ...
Stakeholders' views and experiences of pharmacist prescribing: a systematic review
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
Aims
The aims of this systematic review were to: (1) critically appraise, synthesize and present the available evidence on the views and experiences of stakeholders on pharmacist prescribing and; (2) present the perceived ...
Cost-effectiveness research in cancer therapy: A systematic review of literature trends, methods and the influence of funding
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2017 , Article Review)
Objective To perform a first-time analysis of the cost-effectiveness (CE) literature on chemotherapies, of all types, in cancer, in terms of trends and change over time, including the influence of industry funding.
Design ...
Smoking cessation counseling in Qatar: Community pharmacists' attitudes, role perceptions and practices
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Springer Nature
, 2012 , Article Review)
Background: Smoking is a major public health problem in Qatar. The potential for community pharmacists to offer smoking cessation counseling in this country can be high. Objectives To determine the current smoking cessation ...
A comprehensive systematic review of pharmacy perspectives on interprofessional education and collaborative practice
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Introduction: Pharmacists are key professionals in the collaborative working process and are integral members of the healthcare team. However, there is paucity of information regarding their perspectives towards interprofessional ...
Effect of pharmacist care on medication adherence and cardiovascular outcomes among patients post-acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Background: The impact of collaborative and multidisciplinary health care on the outcomes of care in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is well-established in the literature. However, there is lack of high quality ...