College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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Cost-effectiveness analyses of breast cancer medications use in developing countries: a systematic review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Background: Pharmacoeconomics is important for breast-cancer medications due to their high costs. To our knowledge, no systematic literature reviews of pharmacoeconomic studies for breast-cancer medication use are present ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles for Different Isolates in Aden, Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Resource-Poor Setting
( Hindawi Limited , 2020 , Article)Background. There is a rapid deterioration in the effectiveness of antibiotics due to the global prevalence of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR can cause an increase in mortality and morbidity due to treatment ... -
Relationships between physicians' characteristics and practice-setting factors and their attitude towards drug promotion
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2019 , Article)Purpose This study aims to investigate relationship between attitude and belief of physicians towards drug promotion and their characteristics and practice-setting factors in Sana'a, Yemen. Methods A survey method ... -
Evaluation of community pharmacists' professional practice and management of patient's respiratory conditions
( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2021 , Article)Objectives: We assessed the extent of community pharmacists managing respiratory conditions and their ability to make differential diagnoses between the common cold and allergic rhinitis. Methods: A simulated patient ... -
Assessment of a pharmacovigilance module: An interventional study on knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacy students
( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2021 , Article)Background: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of a pharmacovigilance module on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of pharmacy students and elucidate their feedback on the module. Methodology: Bachelor ... -
Public knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding antibiotics use in Punjab, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2021 , Article)Objectives Public awareness about antibiotics use is critical in antimicrobial resistance. We evaluated knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the general population of Punjab, Pakistan in this cross-sectional ... -
Community pharmacists' awareness toward their roles in healthcare and interaction with general practitioners: A cross-sectional study
( Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications , 2021 , Article)Abstract Introduction: There is a paucity of data on the extended role of community pharmacists (CP) in Malaysia. This study is aimed to evaluate CPs awareness toward their roles in healthcare and interaction with general ... -
Availability of essential medicines in a country in conflict: A quantitative insight from Yemen
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Background: Medicine and medical supplies are often in short supply in countries suffering from the scourge of conflict. Effective medicine supply policies are lacking in many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Readiness to Practice Regarding Disaster Medicine and Preparedness among University Health Students
( Cambridge University Press , 2021 , Article)Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge (K), attitude (A), and readiness to practice (rP) levels regarding disaster medicine and preparedness among health profession students at Qatar University. ... -
Assessment of Dasatinib Versus Nilotinib as Upfront Therapy for Chronic Phase of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Qatar: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: The economic outcome research of approved tyrosine kinase inhibitors for treating the chronic phase of chronic myeloid leukemia in developing is scarce. The aim of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness ... -
Intermittent levosimendan infusion in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 984 patients
( Springer , 2021 , Article Review)We sought to synthesize the available evidence regarding safety and efficacy of intermittent levosimendan (LEVO) infusions in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure (HF). Safety and efficacy of ambulatory ... -
Is Curcumin at the Threshold of Therapeutic Effectiveness on Patients with Colon Cancer?- A Systematic Review
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2021 , Article Review)Curcumin, obtained from curcuma longa, has been the subject of decades of scientific investigation on its therapeutic usefulness. It is reported to possess several therapeutic properties, of which anti-colon cancer is of ... -
Determinants of community pharmacists' information gathering and counseling practices during the management of minor ailments
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Objective To assess the determinants of community pharmacists’ information gathering and counseling practices during the management of minor ailments in Qatar. Method A cross-sectional study of 305 community pharmacists ... -
Assessment of treatment burden and its impact on quality of life in dialysis-dependent and pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)Background The management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications places a significant burden on patients, resulting in impairment of their health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). Little is known about ... -
Correction to: Intermittent levosimendan infusion in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 984 patients (Heart Failure Reviews, (2021), 10.1007/s10741-021-10101-0)
( Springer , 2021 , Article)The article “Intermittent levosimendan infusion in ambulatory patients with end‑stage heart failure: a systematic review and meta‑analysis of 984 patients”, written by Hagar Elsherbini, Osama Soliman, Casper Zijderhand, ... -
Pharmacist-led intervention on chronic pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article Review)Aims Pharmacists have been contributing to the management of chronic pain, ensuring the quality use of medicine. However, there is diversity in the interventions provided by pharmacists and their impact. Methods Six ... -
National assessment of pharmaceutical workforce and education using the International Pharmaceutical Federation's global development goals: a case study of Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background The sustainable development goals were launched by the United Nations in 2015. Its fifth goal was describing the achievement of universal health coverage by 2030. This goal reaffirms the importance of investing ... -
Editorial: Universal Health Coverage: The Long Road Ahead for Low- and Middle-Income Regions
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Levosimendan for VA-ECMO weaning: the silver lining
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Colorectal Cancer: A Review of Carcinogenesis, Global Epidemiology, Current Challenges, Risk Factors, Preventive and Treatment Strategies
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most deadly cancer. Global incidence and mortality are likely to be increased in the coming decades. Although the deaths associated with CRC are very high in high-income countries, the ...