Pharmacy Research: Recent submissions
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The synthetic cathinones MDPHP and MDPV: Comparison of the acute effects in mice, in silico ADMET profiles and clinical reports
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The 3,4-methylenedioxy-alpha-pyrrolidinohexanophenone (MDPHP) is a synthetic cathinone closely related to 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), one of the most common synthetic cathinones present in the “bath salts”. MDPHP ... -
Direct oral anticoagulants versus low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Background: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have demonstrated clinical benefits and better patient adherence over low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in treating patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis (CAT). ... -
Impact of a community pharmacy-based medication therapy management program on clinical and humanistic outcomes in patients with uncontrolled diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of community pharmacy (CP)-based medication therapy management (MTM) program on clinical and humanistic outcomes in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. An open label, parallel-group ... -
Appropriateness of gentamicin therapeutic drug monitoring at a Middle Eastern tertiary hospital setting: a retrospective evaluation and quality audit
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Introduction: The use of gentamicin in the treatment of infectious diseases requires frequent monitoring to attain the best treatment outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of gentamicin ... -
Multiple integrated computational approach to analyse wound healing potential of Symplocos racemosa bark as Matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The healing of wounds is the flagging concern in chronic wound cases especially when accompanied by pathogenic, diabetic comorbidities. Matrix metalloproteinases are associated with widespread pathological ailments, and ... -
Effect of pharmaceutical promotion and incentives offered by pharmaceutical companies on the prescribing pattern of medical students: a cross-sectional study from a developing nation Pakistan
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Background: Pharmaceutical companies continuously pursue healthcare professionals, starting from the medical college level, which can ultimately lead to irrational prescribing of drugs and antibiotics. Therefore, our main ... -
Assessment of Native Myocardial T1 Mapping for Early Detection of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Patients with Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Anthracycline antibiotic is one of the most effective anti-tumor drugs used to manage certain types of breast cancers, lymphomas, and leukemias. However, anthracyclines induce a dose-dependent cardiotoxicity that may ... -
Pharmacy faculty experiences with student academic entitlement: a multinational study from the Arab world
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Academic Entitlement (AE) is the expectation by students to receive high grades or preferential treatment without significant effort. Exploring AE from faculty perspective has not been investigated in Arab colleges of ... -
A cost-effectiveness analysis for high versus standard (low) dose caffeine for the treatment of apnea in neonatal intensive care unit
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Objective: Preterm babies are prone to experiencing apnea of prematurity (AOP), mostly characterised by a pause in breathing lasting a minimum of 20 seconds. Recent literature supported higher maintenance doses of caffeine, ... -
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 ... -
The Impact of Pharmacist Medication Reviews on Geriatric Patients: A Scoping Review
( Korean Journal of Family Medicine , 2024 , Article)Medication review is an intervention with the potential to reduce drug-related problems (DRPs) in the elderly. This study aimed to determine the effect of pharmacists' medication reviews on geriatric patients. This study ... -
Formulation optimization of lyophilized aptamer-gold nanoparticles: Maintained colloidal stability and cellular uptake
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Anti-nucleolin (NCL) aptamer AS1411 is the first anticancer aptamer tested in clinical trials. Gold nanoparticles (AuNP) have been widely exploited for various biomedical applications due to their unique functional properties. ... -
Role of pharmacists in the care of adult asthma patients: A scoping review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Asthma is a common long-term condition that affects people of all ages. Evidence suggests that a significant proportion of asthma patients in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) do not receive appropriate ... -
Do students' self-reflections of performance align with their graded performance in objective structured clinical exams?
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses through self-reflection are important for life-long learning and development. The aim of this study was to assess the alignment in third-year undergraduate pharmacy ... -
Students' Perception of Online Versus Face-to-Face Learning: What Do the Healthcare Teachers Have to Know?
( Cureus, Inc. , 2024 , Article)During the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions confronted the possibility of complete closure and took countermeasures by adapting e-learning platforms. The present cross-sectional study quantified the impact of ... -
Pharmacists' current and potential prescribing roles in primary care in the Netherlands: a case study
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)In some countries, pharmacists have obtained prescribing rights to improve quality and accessibility of care and reduce physician workload. This case study explored pharmacists' current roles in and potential for prescribing ... -
Precision medicine in pharmacy: assessing pharmacogenomics competence among pharmacists and pharmacy students
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: Pharmacogenomics, a key component of precision medicine, aims to improve healthcare outcomes. As pharmacists play a pivotal role in this evolving field, an assessment of their preparedness to apply pharmacogenomics ... -
Exploring Feedback Mechanics during Experiential Learning in Pharmacy Education: A Scoping Review
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)Background: This scoping review aims to explore the literature on feedback for pharmacy students during experiential learning, with a focus on identifying the modes of delivery of feedback and the perceived impact of ... -
The characteristics of CALR mutations in myeloproliferative neoplasms: a clinical experience from a tertiary care center in Qatar and a literature review
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are hematological disorders characterized by abnormal production of myeloid cells due to genetic mutations. Since 2013, researchers have identified somatic mutations in the ... -
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 ...
