Browsing Pharmacy Research by Subject "Humans"
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A Critical Review of the Current Evidence for Measuring Drug Concentrations of First-Line Agents Used to Treat Tuberculosis in Children
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Article Review)Tuberculosis is a leading cause of infectious disease-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Additionally, treatment is complex with most patients requiring combination therapy of first-line agents for multiple months. ... -
Clinical pharmacokinetic drug interactions associated with artemisinin derivatives and HIV-antivirals
( Springer International Publishing , 2014 , Article Review)Management of HIV and malaria co-infection is challenging due to potential drug-drug interactions between antimalarial and HIV-antiviral drugs. Little is known of the clinical significance of these drug interactions, and ... -
Cytotoxic Homoisoflavones from the Bulbs of Bellevalia eigii
( American Chemical Society , 2015 , Article)Eight new and 10 known compounds were isolated from an organic extract of the bulbs of Bellevalia eigii as part of a search for anticancer leads from native plants of Jordan. Of these, the series of 16 homoisoflavonoids ... -
Design and synthesis of novel chalcones as potent selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors
( Elsevier Masson SAS , 2016 , Article)A novel series of substituted chalcones were designed and synthesized to be evaluated as selective human MAO-B inhibitors. A combination of either methylsulfonyl or trifluoromethyl substituents on the aromatic ketone moiety ... -
Evaluation of patient safety culture in community pharmacies in Qatar
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2021 , Article)Introduction Patient safety culture is a key contributor to medication safety globally. However, the perspective of pharmacists and other personnel in community pharmacy regarding patient safety culture may vary from one ... -
Evaluation of pharmacist-based compared to doctor-based anticoagulation management in Qatar
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)Rationale, aims and objectives For over 60 years, warfarin has been the mainstay anticoagulant used in the outpatient setting for the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of thromboembolic clinical conditions. ... -
Exploring knowledge, attitudes and practice toward medication therapy management services among pharmacists in Yemen
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Medication therapy management (MTM) refers to the activities provided by pharmacists that patients recognize as evidence of care being provided. It encompasses the services that patients value and consider valuable. Many ... -
Glycoside-based niosomal nanocarrier for enhanced in-vivo performance of Cefixime
( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Article)This study aimed to evaluate the potential of a novel glycoside non-ionic surfactant synthesized and characterized in our laboratory for increased oral bioavailability of Cefixime. The surfactant was synthesized by simple ... -
Herbal and nutritional supplement use among college students in Qatar
( World Health Organization , 2015 , Article)There is increasing demand for herbal and nutritional supplements in the Middle East. This study aimed to examine the use of supplements by college students in Qatar and to elucidate users' views about them. A total of 419 ... -
Impact of a pharmacist-delivered discharge and follow-up intervention for patients with acute coronary syndromes in Qatar: A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2016 , Article)Introduction: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Secondary cardiovascular risk reduction therapy (consisting of an aspirin, a ?-blocker, an ACE inhibitor or an ... -
Impact of GGCX, STX1B and FPGS Polymorphisms on Warfarin Dose Requirements in European-Americans and Egyptians
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)Genotype-based algorithms that include VKORC1 and CYP2C9 genotypes are less predictive of warfarin dose variability in Africans as opposed to Europeans. Polymorphisms in GGCX, FPGS, or STX1B are associated with warfarin ... -
In vitro evaluation of Neosetophomone B inducing apoptosis in cutaneous T cell lymphoma by targeting the FOXM1 signaling pathway
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Background: Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a T cell-derived non-Hodgkin lymphoma primarily affecting the skin, with treatment posing a significant challenge and low survival rates. Objective: In this study, we ... -
Liposome Delivery Systems for Inhalation: A Critical Review Highlighting Formulation Issues and Anticancer Applications
( S. Karger AG , 2016 , Conference Paper)This is a critical review on research conducted in the field of pulmonary delivery of liposomes. Issues relating to the mechanism of nebulisation and liposome composition were appraised and correlated with literature reports ... -
Open-label study of absorption and clearance of 1% voriconazole eye drops
( American Society for Microbiology , 2016 , Article)Twenty participants undergoing elective cataract surgery received 1% voriconazole eye drops (1 drop per eye) either 20, 40, 60, or 80 min before surgery. Median voriconazole concentrations of 1.9 to 3.2 mg/liter in aqueous ... -
Perspective of pharmacists in Qatar regarding doping and anti-doping in sports
( Edizioni Minerva Medica , 2016 , Article)BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge and perceptions of pharmacists in Qatar with regard to the use of drugs in sport and to explore their views on the introduction of education and ... -
Role of pharmacist in cardiovascular disease-related health promotion and in hypertension and dyslipidemia management: A cross-sectional study in the State of Qatar
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)Rationale, aims and objectives In Qatar, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have recently become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Prevention, detection and management of CVD risk factors reduce CVD chance. The study ... -
Targeting dopaminergic system for treating nicotine dependence
( Bentham Science Publishers B.V. , 2016 , Article)Background: Smoking is the world's leading cause of preventable death among populations. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of numerous health problems, including heart diseases, stroke, atherosclerosis and many types ... -
The impact of genetic and non-genetic factors on warfarin dose prediction in MENA region: A systematic review
( Public Library of Science , 2016 , Article Review)Background Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic disorders. Pharmacogenomics studies have shown that variants in CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genes are strongly and ... -
The Therapeutic Effects of Camel Milk: A Systematic Review of Animal and Human Trials
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2016 , Article Review)The clinical effectiveness and value of camel milk as a therapeutic agent is currently unclear. MEDLINE (1946 to March 2016), EMBASE (1974 to March 2016), and Google Scholar were searched using the following terms: milk, ... -
Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of Patient Satisfaction with Pharmacist Services Questionnaire (PSPSQ) 2.0 into the Arabic language among people with diabetes
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Background Understanding patient satisfaction is key to advancing pharmacy services and improving health outcomes. There is a lack of a translated and psychometrically validated tool in the Arabic language to measure patient ...