Browsing by Author "Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z."
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Applying medicines reconciliation indicators in two UK hospitals: a feasibility study
Aljamal, Mohammed S.; Abdel-Qader, Derar H.; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z. (Oxford University Press, 2021)ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to apply the Medicines reconciliation (MR) indicators and to assess their feasibility for use with patients on admission. MethodsThis is a mixed-methods study conducted in two large ... -
Artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy: an overview of innovations
Jarab, Anan S.; Abu Heshmeh, Shrouq R.; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z. (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)Pharmacies, if properly equipped, have the potential to evolve into health management centers rather than mere medication fulfillment locations. Recent years have witnessed an exponential surge in data digitization within ... -
Assessment of extrapyramidal symptoms associated with psychotropics pharmacological treatments, and associated risk factors
Abu-Naser, Dania; Gharaibeh, Sara; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; Alefan, Qais; Abunaser, Renad (Bentham Science Publishers, 2021)Background: Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) are unwanted symptoms commonly originating from the use of certain medications. The symptoms can range from minimal discomfort to permanent involuntary muscular movements. The aims ... -
The evolving role of community pharmacists during COVID-19 in the UAE; assessing preparedness and knowledge
Al Mazrouei, Nadia; Ibrahim, Rana M.; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; Abdel-Qader, Derar H.; Sadeq, Adel Shaban; Ibrahim, Osama Mohamed (Oxford University Press, 2021)Objectives To investigate community pharmacists' knowledge about COVID-19 and their preparedness for the pandemic. Methods This cross-sectional online survey was conducted (in community pharmacies in the United Arab Emirates) ... -
How AI is advancing asthma management? Insights into economic and clinical aspects
Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z. (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)Asthma, an increasingly prevalent chronic respiratory condition, incurs significant economic costs worldwide. Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Machine Learning (ML), has been widely recognized as transformative ... -
The impact of telepharmacy on hypertension management in the United Arab Emirates
Ibrahim, Osama Mohamed; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; Ibrahim, Rana; Kaloush, Rawan; Al Mazrouei, Nadia (Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica, 2022)Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of telepharmacy services delivered by community pharmacies in hypertension management and examine its influence on pharmacists’ ability to identify drug-related problems (DRPs). ... -
Investigating prescribing errors in the emergency department of a large governmental hospital in Jordan
Abdel-Qader, Derar H.; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; El-Shara, Asma’ A.; Ismael, Najlaa Saadi; Albassam, Abdullah; Lewis, Penny J.; Hamadi, Salim; Abbas, Hazim Saleem; Al Mazrouei, Nadia; Ibrahim, Osama Mohamed (Blackwell Publishing Ltd., 2020)Background: Although prescribing errors (PEs) are the most common type of medication errors and cause morbidity and mortality, they have been rarely studied. Objective: The study aimed to investigate PEs incidence, types, ... -
Machine learning in infectious diseases: potential applications and limitations
Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; Sobrino, Isidro; de la Fuente, José (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2024)Infectious diseases are a major threat for human and animal health worldwide. Artificial Intelligence (AI) combined algorithms including Machine Learning and Big Data analytics have emerged as a potential solution to analyse ... -
Papain-Decorated Mucopenetrating SEDDS: A Tentative Approach to Combat Absorption Issues of Acyclovir via the Oral Route
Mahmood, Arshad; Haneef, Rabbia; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; Bostanudin, Mohammad F.; Sohail, Muhammad; Sarfraz, Muhammad; Arafat, Mosab (MDPI, 2022)The aim of the current study was to enhance the oral bioavailability of Acyclovir (ACV) based on the papain-functionalized self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS). The optimum control SEDDS formulation comprised of ... -
The patterns of herbal medicine use in the United Arab Emirates; A national study
Al Mazrouei, Nadia; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; Alajeel, Rand; Alghadban, Ghaid; Ansari, Neda; Al Kaabi, Maisoun; Sadeq, Adel; Ibrahim, Rana; Ibrahim, Osama Mohamed (Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica, 2022)Objectives: To examine the pattern, nature, and attitude towards herbal medicines usage in the UAE. Methods: A cross-sectional national questionnaire was distributed over five weeks in 7 emirates of UAE: The questioner was ... -
Pharmacists-physicians collaborative intervention to reduce vaccine hesitancy and resistance: A randomized controlled trial
Abdel-Qader, Derar H.; Hayajneh, Wail; Albassam, Abdullah; Obeidat, Nathir M.; Belbeisi, Adel M.; Al Mazrouei, Nadia; Al-Shaikh, Ala’a F.; Nusair, Khaldoon E.; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; El-Shara, Asma A.; El Sharu, Husam; Ebaed, Samah Bahy Mohammed; Ibrahim, Osama Mohamed (Elsevier Ltd, 2022)Purpose: Given their negative influence on community health, vaccine hesitancy and resistance are emerging challenges that require healthcare intervention. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of physician-pharmacist ... -
Pharmacokinetic interaction of rosuvastatin with artichoke (Cynara scolymusL.) leaf extract in rats
Al Masalmeh, Ahmad M.; Mallah, Eyad; Mansoor, Kenza; Abu-Qatouseh, Luay; El-Hajji, Feras Darwish; Idkaidek, Nasir; Basheti, Iman; Issa, Israa Haj; Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z.; Aws, Saba (Open Science Publishers LLP Inc., 2023)Dyslipidemia is a prevalent disease among the international population that has substantially increased, which can be treated with several hypolipidemic drugs such as rosuvastatin. Artichoke is a plant that is commonly ... -
The role of professional socialisation in reducing drug-related problems during COVID-19: a new insight for future pandemics
Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z. (Adis, 2022)A drug-related problem (DRP) is “an event or circumstance involving drug therapy that actually or potentially interferes with desired health outcomes” [1]. DRPs can be classifed into problems in drug indication, ... -
Technical and regulatory challenges of digital health implementation in developing countries
Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z. (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)Over the past two decades, healthcare services have been revolutionized by integrating information technology tools into medical settings worldwide, with the aim of improving the quality of care and saving resources. These ... -
Underreporting of Adverse Drug Events: a Look into the Extent, Causes, and Potential Solutions
Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z. (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)Adverse drug events (ADEs) represent a global public health challenge that impacts both patients and healthcare systems alike. ADE is defined as any harm caused by medication that could potentially be prevented ...