College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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Treatment outcomes of fixed-dose combination versus separate tablet regimens in pulmonary tuberculosis patients with or without diabetes in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Background Tuberculosis is considered the second most common cause of death due to infectious agent. The currently preferred regimen for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ... -
Ceftaroline fosamil for community-acquired pneumonia and skin and skin structure infections: a systematic review
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)Background Ceftaroline is a parentally administered cephalosporin that has an in vitro expanded spectrum of activity compared with other cephalosporins yet data is conflicting regarding its place in therapy. Aim of the ... -
Short versus regular-course antimicrobial therapy for intraabdominal infections
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Effectiveness of a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in the State of Qatar: a randomized controlled trial
( BioMed Central , 2017 , Article)Background: Cigarette smoking is one of the major preventable causes of death and diseases in Qatar. The study objective was to test the effect of a structured smoking cessation program delivered by trained pharmacists on ... -
Medicines utilization and trends in Sudan between 2006 and 2010
( University of Benin , 2017 , Article)Purpose: This article aims to assess the Sudan National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) medicines utilization trends and pattern between 2006 and 2010. Methods: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted to analyse the ... -
Introducing problem-based learning into a Canadian-accredited Middle Eastern educational setting
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article)Background and purpose Adaption of active learning strategies into new cultures and contexts requires careful consideration to maximize effectiveness and meet intended objectives. The aim of this paper was to describe the ... -
Strategies to Optimize Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Coronary Artery Stenting in Acute Coronary Syndrome
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2017 , Article)The use of aspirin and a P2Y12 receptor antagonist as dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has become the treatment of choice in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and percutaneous coronary intervention to prevent ... -
Is pyridoxine effective and safe for post-partum lactation inhibition? A systematic review
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2017 , Article Review)What is known and objective: It has been suggested that pyridoxine has an antilactogenic effect. Studies of the efficacy of pyridoxine in suppressing lactation have reported conflicting results. The aim of this review was ... -
Evidence-Based Review of Pharmacotherapy Used for Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article Review)Objective: To summarize and evaluate the existing literature regarding medications to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) psychosis. Data Sources: MEDLINE (1946 to March 2017), EMBASE (1980 to March 2017), CINAHL (1982 to March ... -
Readability and Comprehensibility of Patient Information Leaflets for Antidiabetic Medications in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2017 , Article)Background:The readability and comprehensibility of the patient information leaflets (PILs) provided with antidiabetic medications are of questionable standards; this issue negatively affects adherence to drug therapy, ... -
An evaluation of the translation of continuing education into diabetes public health care by pharmacists
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)Background Pharmacists are assuming greater public health roles and partaking in continuing education to advance knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of this patient care. Objective We sought to determine what ... -
Utilization of simulated patients to assess diabetes and asthma counseling practices among community pharmacists in Qatar
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)Background Patient counseling is one of the most important services a pharmacist can provide to patients. Studies have shown that counseling provided by pharmacists may prevent medication related problems and improve ... -
Factors associated with medication adherence among patients with diabetes in the Middle East and North Africa region: A systematic mixed studies review
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article Review)Multiple systematic reviews were conducted investigating factors associated with medication adherence worldwide. However, investigations from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region were largely underrepresented in ... -
A qualitative exploration of barriers to medication adherence among patients with uncontrolled diabetes in Qatar: integrating perspectives of patients and health care providers.
( Dove Medical Press , 2018 , Article)To develop an in-depth understanding of the barriers to medication adherence among patients with uncontrolled diabetes attending primary health care (PHC) centers in Qatar by exploring and integrating patients' and health ... -
Impact of pharmacist interventions on medication errors in hospitalized pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( Springer , 2020 , Article Review)© 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Background Medication errors are avoidable events that may occur at any stage of the medication use process. Implementing a clinical pharmacist is one strategy that is believed to ... -
A description of medication errors reported by pharmacists in a neonatal intensive care unit
( Springer , 2017 , Article)© 2016, Springer International Publishing. Background Patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are at an increased risk for medication errors. Objective The objective of this study is to describe the nature and ... -
Critical appraisal of tobacco dependence treatment guidelines
( Springer , 2020 , Article)© 2020, The Author(s). Background Tobacco use is a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of tobacco use dependence are of varied scope and quality, ... -
BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Induces Autophagy-Associated Cell Death, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells.
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Venetoclax (VCX) is a selective BCL-2 inhibitor approved for the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. However, the mechanisms of anti-cancer effect of VCX either as a monotherapy or in combination with other chemotherapeutic ... -
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress-Generated Extracellular Vesicles (Microparticles) Self-Perpetuate ER Stress and Mediate Endothelial Cell Dysfunction Independently of Cell Survival.
( Frontiers Media , 2020 , Article)Circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) are recognized as biomarkers and effectors of endothelial dysfunction, the initiating step of cardiovascular abnormalities. Among these EVs, microparticles (MPs) are vesicles directly ... -
Enhancement in Oral Absorption of Ceftriaxone by Highly Functionalized Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles.
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)The present study aims at the development, characterization, biocompatibility investigation and oral bioavailability evaluation of ceftriaxone (CFT)-loaded N'-methacryloylisonicotinohydrazide (MIH)-functionalized magnetic ...
