College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions

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    • Carbon based sensors for air quality monitoring networks; middle east perspective 

      Shahid, Imran; Shahzad, M. Imran; Tutsak, Ersin; Mahfouz, Mohamed M. K.; Al Adba, Maryam S.; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)
      IoT-based Sensors networks play a pivotal role in improving air quality monitoring in the Middle East. They provide real-time data, enabling precise tracking of pollution trends, informed decision-making, and increased ...

    • Editorial : Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol.4 No.2 

      Nazar, Zachariah ( University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences , 2021 , Article)
      The year 2020 has been a sad one for the EAC RCE-VIHSCM. Our esteemed colleague, former Training Coordinator, Associate Editor of the Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Chairman of Board at Rwanda Medical ...

    • Influence of polyolefin modified by Y2O3 as protective coatings against carbon steel corrosion into 3.5% NaCl media 

      Mallick, Shoaib; Bhadra, Jolly; Shakoor, R. A.; Nawaz, Muddasir; Al-Qahtani, Noora Hamad S.; ... more authors ( Springer , 2023 , Article)
      In this research work, we have studied the impact of Yttrium nanoparticles loaded with corrosion inhibitors dodecylamine (DOC) incorporated in polyolefin for the corrosion protection of steel. The surface analysis of pure ...

    • The role of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in deprescribing 

      Yeats, Aniko; Awaisu, Ahmed ( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)
      Deprescribing is one of the most effective strategies for mitigating the potential negative consequences associated with polypharmacy. For effective deprescribing to take place, the expertise of multiple healthcare providers ...

    • Corrigendum: Curcumin-mediated degradation of S-phase kinase protein 2 induces cytotoxic effects in human papillomavirus-positive and negative squamous carcinoma cells(Front. Oncol., (2018), 8, (399), 10.3389/fonc.2018.00399) 

      Khan, Abdul Q.; Siveen, Kodappully S.; Prabhu, Kirti S.; Kuttikrishnan, Shilpa; Akhtar, Sabah; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)
      In the published article, there was an error in the Funding statement. The grant number included was incorrect. The original text incorrectly states that "This work was supported by Medical Research Centre (Grant No. RP # ...

    • A Window for Enhanced Oral Delivery of Therapeutics via Lipid Nanoparticles 

      Amekyeh, Hilda; Sabra, Rayan; Billa, Nashiru ( Dove Medical Press , 2024 , Article)
      Oral administration of dosage forms is convenient and beneficial in several respects. Lipid nanoparticulate dosage forms have emerged as a useful carrier system in deploying low solubility drugs systemically, particularly ...

    • Doxorubicin conjugates: a practical approach for its cardiotoxicity alleviation 

      Ibrahim, Abed Alqader; Nsairat, Hamdi; Al-Sulaibi, Mazen; El-Tanani, Mohamed; Jaber, Areej M.; ... more authors ( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: Doxorubicin (DOX) emerges as a cornerstone in the arsenal of potent chemotherapeutic agents. Yet, the clinical deployment of DOX is tarnished by its proclivity to induce severe cardiotoxic effects, culminating ...

    • Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Kanyin Liane, Ong; Stafford, Lauryn K; McLaughlin, Susan A; Boyko, Edward J; Vollset, Stein Emil; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      BackgroundDiabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and affects people regardless of country, age group, or sex. Using the most recent evidentiary and analytical framework from the Global ...

    • Early predictors of intensive care unit admission among COVID-19 patients in Qatar 

      Abuyousef, Safae; Alnaimi, Shaikha; Omar, Nabil E.; Elajez, Reem; Elmekaty, Eman; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      Background: COVID-19 is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the early predictors of intensive care unit (ICU) admission among patients with COVID-19. Methods: This was a ...

    • Public's attitudes towards community pharmacy in Qatar: A pilot study 

      El Hajj, M.S.; Salem, S.; Mansoor, H. ( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2011 , Article)
      Objectives: To assess the public's attitudes towards the community pharmacist's role in Qatar, to investigate the public's use of community pharmacy, and to determine the public's views of and satisfaction with community ...

    • Herbal and nutritional supplement use among college students in Qatar 

      Mamtani, R.; Cheema, S.; MacRae, B.; Alrouh, H.; Lopez, T.; ... more authors ( 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 ...

    • An exploratory study on medications in Qatar homes 

      Kheir, N.; El Hajj, M.S.; Wilbur, K.; Kaissi, R.M.L.; Yousif, A. ( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2011 , Article)
      Background: Drug therapy is the most often used intervention for treatment and prevention of disease. However, if used inappropriately, drugs can cause more harm than good. Improper drug storage and disposal can have a ...

    • Smoking cessation counseling in Qatar: Community pharmacists' attitudes, role perceptions and practices 

      El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Al Nakeeb, Reem Raad; Al-Qudah, Raja'a Ali ( Springer Nature , 2012 , Article Review)
      Background: Smoking is a major public health problem in Qatar. The potential for community pharmacists to offer smoking cessation counseling in this country can be high. Objectives To determine the current smoking cessation ...

    • Home diagnostic tests in the state of Qatar: A snapshot of public views, level of awareness and use 

      El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; EL-Ajez, Reem Hasan; Al-Ismail, Muna Said Mohd; Sawaftah, Diaa Mujahed ( Springer Nature , 2012 , Article)
      Background In Qatar, home diagnostic tests are available over the counter in community pharmacies. While possibly beneficial, these tests have the potential for harm if they are used in the absence of pharmacist counseling. ...

    • Pharmacy practice in the gulf states 

      Wilbur, Kerry; El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh.; Kheir, Nadir ( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)
      The "Gulf States" are considered to represent the seven Arab countries bordering the Persian Gulf, namely, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The estimated regional population ...

    • Breast cancer health promotion in Qatar: A survey of community pharmacists' interests and needs 

      El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Hamid, Yousra ( Springer Nature , 2013 , Article)
      Objectives Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Qatar. Despite the sustained efforts to increase breast cancer public awareness via campaigns and public screening programmes, breast cancer screening rate ...

    • Structure-guided engineering and molecular simulations to design a potent monoclonal antibody to target aP2 antigen for adaptive immune response instigation against type 2 diabetes 

      Khan, Abbas; Zahid, Muhammad Ammar; Mohammad, Anwar; Agouni, Abdelali ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as one of the oldest chronic diseases and has become a significant public health issue, necessitating innovative therapeutic strategies to enhance patient outcomes. ...

    • Knowledge, Perception, and Self-Confidence of Antibiotic Resistance, Appropriate Antibiotic Therapy, and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Sudan 

      Abdelkarim, O.A.; Abubakar, U.; Hussain, M.A.; Abadi, A.E.B.; Mohamed, A.O.; ... more authors ( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Adequate training in infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance is crucial for pharmacy students to participate in antibiotic stewardship programs and understand microbiology careers. Aim: The study was ...

    • Empowering early career pharmacists: Unleashing non-clinical competencies through pharmacy residency 

      Al-Diery, Tarik; Atweh, Stephanie; Odeh, Mohanad ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: Pharmacy residency programs traditionally prioritize clinical skills development. However, non-clinical competencies, such as leadership, conducting education, and innovation, are now emerging as pivotal ...

    • The cost associated with the development of the antimicrobial stewardship program in the adult general medicine setting in Qatar 

      Abushanab, Dina; AL-Marridi, Wafa; Al Hail, Moza; Abdul Rouf, Palli Valappila; ElKassem, Wessam; ... more authors ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)
      Objective: To estimate the economic impact of the developed antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) versus the preliminary ASP use, in the adults' general medicine settings in Qatar. Methods: Patient records were retrospectively ...