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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 gelling properties of Plantago ovata-based Arabinoxylan: Fabrication and optimization of a topical emulgel using response surface methodology
(NLM (Medline), 2023)Prime objective of the current research was to develop a stable nimesulide emulgel with the help of arabinoxylan, a natural gelling agent extracted from Plantago ovata. The response surface methodology was used by a Design ... -
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 ... -
Extended Reality Head-Mounted Displays Are Likely to Pose a Significant Risk in Medical Settings While Current Classification Remains as Non-Critical
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)Extended reality (XR) devices, including virtual and augmented reality head-mounted displays (HMDs), are increasingly utilised within healthcare to provide clinical interventions and education. Currently, XR devices are ... -
Fabrication of novel oxochalcogens halides of manganese and tin nanocomposites as highly efficient photocatalysts for dye degradation and excellent antimicrobial activity
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2023)The dark brown and white crystals of manganese and tin (Mn2Se3Cl2O7 and SnSe3O4Cl) have been synthesized by solid-state reaction at 450 C. The morphology and the elemental analysis of newly synthesized compounds were studied ... -
Fabrication, organoleptic evaluation and in vitro characterization of cream loaded with Carica papaya seed extract
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023)Objective: The current study aimed to provide preliminary insights into potential biopharmaceutical applications of Carica papaya seed extract by evaluating its phytochemical and biological profiles. Furthermore, the study ... -
Factors Affecting Adherence to Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications among Patients Attending Al Ain Hospital
(Al Ain University, 2020)Abstract Background: In Al Ain Hospital, anticoagulation therapy applies to the treatment of patients with different conditions such as stroke, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, deep vein ... -
Factors affecting the development of adverse drug reactions (Review article)
(Elsevier, 2013)Objectives: To discuss the effect of certain factors on the occurrence of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). Data Sources: A systematic review of the literature in the period between 1991 and 2012 was made based on PubMed, the ... -
Factors associated with children's dietary patterns during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: a multinational study across Middle Eastern Arab Nations
(Mahidol University - ASEAN Institute for Health Development, 2023)This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Middle Eastern Arab children’s eating habits, body weight, lifestyle, physical activity, sleeping hours, use of smart electronic devices, and mental health. ... -
Factors influencing pharmacists' participation in continuing education activities in the United Arab Emirates: insights and implications from a cross-sectional study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2023-12)Background: Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for pharmacists to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. The purpose of this research was to collect data about the perception of pharmacists ... -
First derivative ATR-FTIR spectroscopic method as a green tool for the quantitative determination of diclofenac sodium tablets
(F1000 Research, 2020)Background: Attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy is a rapid quantitative method which has been applied for pharmaceutical analysis. This work describes the utility of first derivative ... -
The flavonoid luteolin reduces mutant huntingtin aggregation and cytotoxicity in huntingtin-mutated neuroblastoma cells
(Elsevier B.V., 2023-12)Background: Huntington's disease is an inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by an expansion of the polyglutamine tract leading to malformation and aggregation of the mutant huntingtin protein in the cell ... -
Formulation and Evaluation of Linum usitatissimum Mucilage-Based Nanoparticles for Effective Delivery of Ezetimibe
(Dove Medical Press Ltd., 2021)Introduction: The aim of current study was to prepare Linum usitatissimum mucilage (LUM) based nanoparticles, capable of encapsulating hydrophobic drug ezetimibe as nanocarriers. Methods: Solvent evaporation and nanoprecipitation ... -
Formulation and evaluation of niosomes-based chlorpheniramine gel for the treatment of mild to moderate skin allergy
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2022)Purpose of present study was to develop eight formulations of chlorpheniramine (CPM) niosomes according to 23 factorial design, characterise on the basis of various evaluation tests, i.e. in vitro drug release, SEM, FTIR, ... -
Formulation and evaluation of quince seeds mucilage – sodium alginate microspheres for sustained delivery of cefixime and its toxicological studies
(Elsevier B.V., 2022)Quince seed mucilage was used in a combination of sodium alginate to develop sustained-release microspheres of cefixime. Physical characterizations such as FTIR, TGA, DSC, and SEM were performed on the prepared microspheres. ... -
Gephyrin and cyp2c9 genetic polymorphisms in patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy
(Dove Medical Press Ltd., 2021)Purpose: Gephyrin (GPHN) is an essential protein in the regulation of inhibitory postsy-naptic density and polymorphism in the corresponding gene may have a role in the development of pharmacoresistant epilepsy (PRE). For ... -
Health literacy, knowledge, household disposal, and misuse practices of antibiotics among UAE residents: a nationwide cross-sectional study
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)Background: The study aimed to evaluate health literacy, knowledge, household disposal, and misuse practices of antibiotics among the United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents. Research design and methods: An observational ... -
Herbal medicines: A cross-sectional study to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of use among Jordanian adults
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2020)Introduction: Understanding why adults resort to herbal medicine can help in planning interventions aimed at increasing awareness regarding herbal use. This study sought to investigate the prevalence and to determine factors ...