Pharmacy Research: Recent submissions
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Genotoxic impact of long-term cigarette and waterpipe smoking on DNA damage and oxidative stress in healthy subjects
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2019 , Article)Although a plethora of studies have examined tobacco smoke-cancer disease association, the involvement of cellular genetic toxicity remains unclear. Therefore, the present study provides molecular evidence for a pathway ... -
Unlocking the secrets: exploring the influence of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and microbiome on cancer development
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Gut microbiota regulates various aspects of human physiology by producing metabolites, metabolizing enzymes, and toxins. Many studies have linked microbiota with human health and altered microbiome configurations with the ... -
Cannabidiol Suppresses Cytokine Storm and Protects Against Cardiac and Renal Injury Associated with Sepsis
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2024 , Article)Background: Cytokine release syndrome, also termed "cytokine storm," is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with various conditions such as sepsis. While cytokine storm is associated with multiple ... -
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
( 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 ... -
The role of mid-chain hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acids in the pathogenesis of hypertension and cardiac hypertrophy
( Springer Verlag , 2016 , Article Review)The incidence, prevalence, and hospitalization rates associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are projected to increase substantially in the world. Understanding of the biological and pathophysiological mechanisms ... -
Implementing learning into practice from continuous professional development activities: a scoping review of health professionals’ views and experiences
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Purpose: Continuing professional development (CPD) is an approach for health professionals to preserve and expand their knowledge, skills, and performance, and can contribute to improving delivery of care. However, evidence ... -
Accuracy of an internationally validated genetic-guided warfarin dosing algorithm compared to a clinical algorithm in an Arab population.
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)To identify the impact of CYP2C9*2, *3, VKORC1-1639 G>A and CYP4F2*3 on warfarin dose in an Arab population. To compare the accuracy of a clinical warfarin dosing (CWD) versus genetic warfarin dosing algorithms (GWD) during ... -
Transcriptome analysis revealed a novel nine-gene prognostic risk score of clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
( Medicine (Baltimore) , 2024 , Article)Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) continues to pose a significant global health concern, with rising incidence and high mortality rate. Accordingly, identifying molecular alternations associated with ccRCC is crucial ... -
Developing a Novel Health Interprofessional Education Curriculum: Strategies and Implementation
( Springer Singapore , 2023 , Book chapter)An interprofessional education (IPE) curriculum supports the development of collaborative competencies that will enable effective teamwork and collaboration. This chapter will apply Biggs’ 3P model of learning and teaching ... -
Entry-level PharmD degree programs in Canada: Some facts and stakeholder opinions
( Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2006 , Article Review)The face of pharmacy education in Canada is about to change radically with the initiation of the first entry-level PharmD (ELPD) degree program in the country. The University of Montreal is planning to replace its 4-year ... -
Letters : Determining Student-Faculty Ratios and Faculty Scholarship Levels/Rates
( Elsevier , 2010 , Other)To the Editor. The recent article by Benavides et al explored the correlation of faculty members' publication productivity to student-faculty ratios in colleges of pharmacy. These investigators also evaluated the influence ... -
Lecture-capture: the early Qatar experience.
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) , 2010 , Other)To the Editor. We read with great interest the article, "Impact of Online Lecture-capture on Student Outcomes in a Therapeutics Course." We commend the authors for exploring this ancillary teaching technology and attempting ... -
International exposure to pharmacy leadership, education and practice: The early Qatar experience
( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2014 , Article)Introduction: The College of Pharmacy (CPH) at Qatar University (QU) offers international experiences for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students from North America. The objective of these rotations is to provide students ... -
Utilization of the Transparent Peer Review Policy to Train Graduate Pharmacy Students on Scientific Critique
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)ObjectiveRecognizing the importance of training graduate students in scientific critique and peer review, we introduced an innovative instructional strategy using the transparent peer review policy (TPRP). This study aimed ... -
Pharmacokinetics of single-dose rivaroxaban under fed state in obese vs. non-obese subjects: An open-label controlled clinical trial (RIVOBESE-PK)
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)The evidence of rivaroxaban's pharmacokinetics in obese compared with non-obese populations remains inconclusive. We aimed to compare the pharmacokinetic profile of rivaroxaban between obese and non-obese populations under ... -
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors improve cardiovascular outcomes post-acute coronary syndrome complicated by acute heart failure
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a risk factor for heart failure (HF). Therefore, we aimed to assess the cardioprotective role of sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors post-ACS in patients with ... -
Phenolic profile, nutritional potential and biological activities of wildly grown accessions of Cucumis melo var. Agrestis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The aim of the present research work was to investigate the variation in nutritional potential, phenolic profile, antioxidant, and free radical scavenging activities of four wildly grown accessions of Cucumis melo var. ... -
Targeted pH-responsive delivery of rosmarinic acid via phenylboronic acid functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles for liver and lung cancer therapy
( Taylor & Francis Group , 2024 , Article)Currently, chemotherapy is one of the most practiced approaches for the treatment of cancers. However, existing chemotherapeutic drugs have poor aqueous solubility, poor selectivity, higher systematic toxicity, and poor ... -
Teaching Physical Assessment and Disease Screening to Students in the Health Professions: A Focus in Pharmacy Education
( Scientific Research Publishing , 2016 , Article)Background: As pharmacists continue to transition into the provision of public health care, physical assessment and disease screening will become part of their everyday practice, in a similar manner that it has been for ... -
Attitudes of pharmacy and nutrition students towards team-based care after first exposure to interprofessional education in Qatar
( Informa UK Ltd. , 2015 , Report)Little is known regarding attitudes of healthcare professional students towards team-based care in the Middle East. As modernization of health systems is rapidly occurring across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, it ...
