College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Cost-effectiveness of l-glutamine versus crizanlizumab for adults with sickle cell disease: model focused on reducing pain episode costs from Qatar's healthcare perspective
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2024 , Article)Objectives: Treatment options for preventing vaso-occlusive crises among sickle cell disease patients are on the rise, especially if hydroxyurea treatment has failed. This economic analysis is conducted to assess the ... -
Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of BCL-2 Associated Protein Family: Exploring BCL-2 Inhibitors in Cancer Therapy
( Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology , 2024 , Article Review)Apoptosis, programmed cell death pathway, is a vital physiological mechanism that ensures cellular homeostasis and overall cellular well-being. In the context of cancer, where evasion of apoptosis is a hallmark, the ... -
Short-term side effects of BNT162b2 vaccine in primary care settings in Qatar: a retrospective study
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: Despite the established effectiveness of the BNT162b2 Vaccine, the novel technology demands careful safety monitoring. While global studies have explored its safety, local data remains limited and exhibits some ... -
Influence of automated indexing in Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) selection for pharmacy practice journals
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Background: The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) thesaurus is the controlled vocabulary used to index articles in MEDLINE. MeSH were mainly manually selected until June 2022 when an automated algorithm, the Medical Text ...
