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Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Introduction This study aims to assess the impacts of COVID-19 pandemics among university students in Malaysia, by identifying the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among them and their respective predictors. ... -
Determinants of parental seasonal influenza vaccine hesitancy in the Eastern Mediterranean region: A cross-sectional study
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2023)Background: Seasonal influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of influenza-associated hospitalizations and deaths among children. Given that parents are the primary decision makers, this study examined the parental attitude ... -
Development and Delphi validation of instrument for the preparation of a GMP audit of a cosmetic contract manufacturer in the UAE
(Scientific Reports, 2022)Outsourcing is rapidly increasing in the cosmetic industry. When cosmetic manufacturing activities are outsourced, product quality control and assurance procedures are important to guarantee the safety of the final products. ... -
Development and Validation of an Instrument to Appraise the Tolerability, Safety of Use, and Pleasantness of a Cosmetic Product
(MDPI, 2023)Background: Acceptability tests are designed to demonstrate that there is no chance that cosmetics would irritate or distress users in day-to-day situations. Objectives: to develop and validate a tool or scale that ... -
Discovery of Lactomodulin, a Unique Microbiome-Derived Peptide That Exhibits Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Activity against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
(MDPI, 2023)The human body is a superorganism that harbors trillions of microbes, most of which inhabit the gut. To colonize our bodies, these microbes have evolved strategies to regulate the immune system and maintain intestinal ... -
The Discovery of Small Allosteric and Active Site Inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease via Structure-Based Virtual Screening and Biological Evaluation
(MDPI, 2022)The main protease enzyme (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2 is one of the most promising targets for COVID-19 treatment. Accordingly, in this work, a structure-based virtual screening of 3.8 million ligand libraries was carried out. ... -
Distress symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown: A study with the general population of the United Arab Emirates
(Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica, 2022)Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has taken a series of preventive measures to control the spread of the Coronavirus. Dealing with the unforeseen challenges caused ... -
Diverging levels of COVID-19 governmental response satisfaction across middle eastern Arab countries: a multinational study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2022)Background: Public acceptance of governmental measures are key to controlling the spread of infectious diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a significant burden on healthcare systems for high-income countries as well ... -
Do mobile phone surfaces carry SARS-CoV-2 virus? A systematic review warranting the inclusion of a “6th” moment of hand hygiene in healthcare
(Elsevier Ltd, 2023)Background: Mobile phones, used in billions throughout the world, are high-touch devices subject to a dynamic contamination of microorganisms and rarely considered as an important fomite to sanitise systematically. The ... -
Effects of beta-carboline alkaloids of Peganum harmala on induced rat ileum contractions
(EManuscript Technologies, 2020)Peganum harmala L., Zygophyllaceae popularly known as Wild Syrian rue, a well-known plant in folk medicine for many pharmacological uses including antispasmodic activity. Chemical composition of the plant showed that the ... -
Environmental and personal barriers encountered in community pharmacy settings based on public opinions
(Future Science Ltd, 2024-01-01)Aim: We aimed in this study to assess the potential environmental and personal barriers encountered in the community pharmacies in Jordan. Methods: A validated self-administered survey was distributed online to 721 ... -
An epidemiological model for analysing pandemic trends of novel coronavirus transmission with optimal control
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2024)Symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals play a significant role in the transmission dynamics of novel Coronaviruses. By considering the dynamical behaviour of symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, this study examines ... -
Evaluating quantity and quality of literature focusing on health economics and pharmacoeconomics in Gulf Cooperation Council countries
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2018)Background: The importance of pharmacoeconomics and health economics has been augmented. It has the potential to provide evidence to aid in optimal decision-making in the funding of cost-effective medicines and services ... -
Evaluation of grit and its associated factors among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 Asian and Middle Eastern countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic
(Elsevier B.V., 2023)Introduction: Grit is proposed as an essential trait for academic achievement. Thus, evaluating its current status and the associated factors could aid academic support planning. Objective: The present study aimed to assess ... -
Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards artificial intelligence among health professions’ students in Jordan
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2023-12)Introduction: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical education and practice is a significant development. This study examined the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of health professions’ students ... -
Exploring the association of ESR1 and ESR2 gene SNPs with polycystic ovary syndrome in human females: a comprehensive association study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-12)Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects a significant proportion of human females worldwide and is characterized by hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive dysfunctions, including infertility, irregular menstrual ... -
Exploring the factors impacting physicians’ attitudes toward health information exchange with patients in Jordanian hospitals
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2023)Background: The uniqueness of the physician–patient relationship and the latter's lack of medical experience and knowledge necessitate providing patients with accurate and timely information necessary to engage them in ... -
Exploring the knowledge, attitude and practice towards disaster medicine preparedness and readiness: A prescriptive insight by the community pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates
(NLM (Medline), 2022)BACKGROUND: Proper disaster preparedness by community pharmacists has the potential to counter many of the factors that cause threats and high-risk outcomes. Their preparedness and awareness may also help health practitioners ... -
Exploring the pharmacy students’ perspectives on off-campus online learning experiences amid COVID-19 crises: A cross-sectional survey
(Elsevier B.V., 2023)Background: The pandemic of COVID-19 has placed many challenges for pharmacy students’ learning experiences via the online e- system. There is paucity of studies that addresses this in colleges of pharmacies in United Arab ... -
Exploring Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Perceptions on Clinical Learning Environment in the UAE: A Focus on Perceived Benefits and Challenges
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2024)Introduction: Establishing a supportive clinical environment is paramount for enhancing nursing students’ engagement in clinical practice, their clinical proficiencies, and satisfaction. The increase in nursing student ...