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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis in Dentistry
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the risks bacterial endocarditis following dental procedures in susceptible patients. Risk assessment of patients, indications, and antibiotic regimens for prophylaxis are described in the light of ... -
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 ... -
Black Titania Janus Mesoporous Nanomotor for Enhanced Tumor Penetration and Near-Infrared Light-Triggered Photodynamic Therapy
( American Chemical Society , 2024 , Article)Thanks to their excellent photoelectric characteristics to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) under the light-activation process, TiO2 nanomaterials have shown significant potential in photodynamic therapy ... -
A Synergistic Approach to Develop Sustainable Scale Inhibitors Combining Amino Acids and Polyphosphates
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Applying conventional antiscalants, e.g., polyphosphates, may bring about environmental and health concerns, warranting the application of green compounds. This work reports the application of amino acids such as glutamic ... -
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 ... -
Use of Antibiotics in Periodontitis
( Wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the role of antibiotics in the management of periodontal disease in the light of available evidence and contemporary professional guidelines. The indications, contraindications, dosage, and commercial ... -
Expression analysis and mapping of Viral—Host Protein interactions of Poxviridae suggests a lead candidate molecule targeting Mpox
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: Monkeypox (Mpox) is an important human pathogen without etiological treatment. A viral-host interactome study may advance our understanding of molecular pathogenesis and lead to the discovery of suitable ... -
Identification of potent indolizine derivatives against Mycobacterial tuberculosis: In vitro anti-TB properties, in silico target validation, molecular docking and dynamics studies
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In the current study, two sets of compounds: (E)-1-(2-(4-substitutedphenyl)-2-oxoethyl)-4-((hydroxyimino)methyl)pyridinium derivatives (3a-3e); and (E)-3-(substitutedbenzoyl)-7-((hydroxyimino)methyl)-2-substitutedindoliz ... -
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: the latest on diagnosis, molecular profiling, and systemic treatments
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is expected to be ranked second in the next 10 years due to poor prognosis and a rising incidence. Distant ... -
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Associated Risk Factors among Pregnant Women in Algeria
( American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene , 2024 , Article)Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite affecting all warm-blooded vertebrates, including humans. Infections in humans can lead to severe clinical manifestations in pregnant women and immunocompromised ... -
Preterm birth in low-middle income Countries
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Preterm birth (PTB), remains a major cause of significant morbidity and mortality world-wide with about 12–15million preterm births occurring every year. Although the overall trend is decreasing, this is mainly in high-income ... -
Challenges of prenatal diagnosis in obese pregnant women
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Obesity rates are increasing world-wide with most of the increase in women of the reproductive age group. While recognised as an important contributor to non-communicable diseases, pregnant women with obesity are particularly ... -
Evaluation of Efficacy of Surface Coated versus Encapsulated Influenza Antigens in Mannose–Chitosan Nanoparticle-Based Intranasal Vaccine in Swine
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)This study focuses on the development and characterization of an intranasal vaccine platform using adjuvanted nanoparticulate delivery of swine influenza A virus (SwIAV). The vaccine employed whole inactivated H1N2 SwIAV ... -
The treatment of bacterial biofilms cultivated on knee arthroplasty implants using the bioelectric effect
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Introduction: The formation of bacterial biofilms on knee arthroplasty implants can have catastrophic consequences. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the bioelectric effect in the elimination of ... -
Development and validation of teacher artificial intelligence (AI) competence self-efficacy (TAICS) scale
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Evaluating teacher AI competence levels and building effective, safe, and healthy learning environment are crucial steps in transitioning to AI-based education. Current established digital competence frameworks may indirectly ... -
A comprehensive study on unraveling the advances of immersive technologies (VR/AR/MR/XR) in the healthcare sector during the COVID-19: Challenges and solutions
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life but its impact on the healthcare landscape is conspicuously adverse. However, digital technologies played a significant contribution in coping with the ... -
Circular economy: A review of review articles
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2024 , Article)The circular economy (CE) has emerged as a focal point in discussions surrounding sustainable development, industrial production, and resource efficiency. While it has garnered attention as a ground-breaking paradigm with ... -
Advancing human and social dimensions in balanced scorecards for GCC corporations: a nuanced approach
( Cogent OA , 2024 , Article)In today's corporate world, where accountability extends beyond mere economic output to embrace social, environmental, and cultural contributions, it is imperative to reevaluate traditional performance measurement systems. ...
