College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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Efficacy and tolerability of sulforaphane in the therapeutic management of cancers: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article Review)Objectives: This paper presents a systematic review aimed at assessing the therapeutic potential of sulforaphane (SFN) in the treatment of diverse cancer types. Methods: Following Cochrane guidelines for systematic reviews, ... -
Patients' and primary carers' views on clozapine treatment for schizophrenia: A cross-sectional study in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Subjective views of clozapine treatment among patients with schizophrenia in the Middle East and North African MENA Region have not previously been assessed. Globally, few studies have assessed the views of carers to ... -
Osmotic-driven release of papaverine hydrochloride from novel poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) elastomeric matrices
( Newlands Press Ltd , 2010 , Article)Background: We have recently reported on the synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility of a novel family of visible-light photocrosslinked poly(diol-co-tricarballylate) elastomers intended for use in drug delivery ... -
Photo-irradiation paradigm: Mapping a remarkable facile technique used for advanced drug, gene and cell delivery
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Undoubtedly, the progression of photo-irradiation technique has provided a smart engineering tool for the state-of-the-art biomaterials that guide the biomedical and therapeutic domains for promoting the modern pharmaceutical ... -
Soft biodegradable elastomers based on poly (octanediol-tartarate) for drug delivery and tissue engineering: Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility studies
( Taylor & Francis , 2011 , Article)The synthesis, characterization and cytocompatibility of amorphous poly (octanediol-tartarate) thermoset biodegradable elastomeric polyesters are reported. The synthesis was achieved by preparing an aliphatic saturated ... -
Biocompatibility and biodegradability of implantable drug delivery matrices based on novel poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) photocured elastomers
( SAGE , 2012 , Article)Visible light photo-cross-linked biodegradable amorphous elastomers based on poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) (PDET) with different cross-linking densities were synthesized, and their cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, and ... -
Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professional Educators: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)As cultural diversity gains global prominence, healthcare professional educators (HPEs) are expected to exhibit a high level of cultural competence in education. Responding to this necessity requires the establishment of ... -
Clinical pharmacists’ interventions for preventing adverse events in critically ill neonates in Qatar: an economic impact analysis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Objective: This study aimed to assess the overall economic impact of clinical pharmacist interventions in the neonatal ICU (NICU) in Qatar. Methods: A retrospective review of neonates’ records was performed over a 3-month ... -
Insights into participation in ward rounds in hospitals: A survey of clinical pharmacists' perceptions
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Clinical pharmacists’ participation in ward rounds (WRs) has been a great chance to contribute to team-based care in the hospital setting and significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Hence, ... -
Pharmaco-toxicological effects of the novel tryptamine hallucinogen 5-MeO-MiPT on motor, sensorimotor, physiological, and cardiorespiratory parameters in mice—from a human poisoning case to the preclinical evidence
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Rationale: The 5-methoxy-N-methyl-N-isopropyltryptamine (5-MeO-MiPT, known online as “Moxy”) is a new psychedelic tryptamine first identified on Italian national territory in 2014. Its hallucinogen effects are broadly ... -
Inter-Varietal Variation in Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of Two Brassica rapa Varieties: Influence on Pro-Inflammatory Mediators
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The present research study aims to appraise the potential of polyphenol-rich extracts from two Brassica rapa varieties on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities using carrageenan-induced paw edema model ... -
A brief history and challenges of clozapine utilization in the Arab world
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Clozapine synthesis dates back to 1958, when a Swiss pharmaceutical company produced it based on the chemical structure of the tricyclic antidepressant imipramine (Crilly, 2007; Idänpään-Heikkilä et al., 1975). Clinical ... -
Rethinking assessment for interprofessional learning during COVID-19: steering a middle course
( MA Healthcare Ltd , 2022 , Article)This is the sixth article in a series exploring interprofessional education during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article will focus on the considerations and adaptations made to assessing interprofessional education during ... -
Strategies for improving antibiotic use in Qatar: A survey of pharmacists' perceptions and experiences
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2015 , Article)Objectives The objectives of this study were to identify antimicrobial stewardship activities in Qatar, identify pharmacist involvement in activities and summarize perceived barriers for implementation of antimicrobial ... -
Assessment of prevalence, knowledge and health-related practices of dysmenorrhea among Malaysian women in Kuala Lumpur: a cross-sectional survey
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Background: Menstruation is a natural phenomenon considered an important indicator of women’s health, reflecting their endocrine function. Women in low middle income countries face substantial menstrual hygiene management ... -
Scope, content and quality of clinical pharmacy practice guidelines: a systematic review
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Background: Guidelines for pharmacy practitioners regarding various clinical pharmacy activities have been published in a number of countries. There is a need to review the guidelines and identify the scope of activities ... -
Characteristics of the clinical pharmacists’ interventions at the main general tertiary care hospital in Qatar
( HBKU Press , 2023 , Article)Medication-related problems (MRPs) are prevalent throughout healthcare systems, whereby pharmacy-based interventions are pivotal to reducing occurrence. In the Middle East, including Qatar, the professional roles of ... -
Neosetophomone B induces apoptosis in multiple myeloma cells via targeting of AKT/SKP2 signaling pathway
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2023 , Article)Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy associated with malignant plasma cell proliferation in the bone marrow. Despite the available treatments, drug resistance and adverse side effects pose significant challenges, ...
