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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 ...
Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Controlled Release Viagra® Containing Poloxamer-188 Using Gastroplus™ PBPK Modeling Software for In Vivo Predictions and Pharmacokinetic Assessments
(MDPI AG., 2021)
Sildenafil is the active substance in Viagra® tablets, which is approved by the FDA to treat sexual dysfunction in men. Poor solubility and short half-life, however, can limit the span of its effectiveness. Therefore, this ...
Obesity and its associated risk factors among school-aged children in Sharjah, UAE
(Public Library of Science, 2020)
Background
The most prevalent nutritional disorders worldwide are childhood overweight or obesity. Various factors clearly contribute to the childhood obesity epidemic. The aim of this study is to
investigate the prevalence ...
Characterization of protein complexes and subcomplexes in protein-protein interaction databases
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2015)
The identification and characterization of protein complexes implicated in protein-protein interaction data are crucial to the understanding of the molecular events under normal and abnormal physiological conditions. This ...
What are the beliefs and behaviours related to sport nutrition supplements, particularly regarding UAE regulatory issues, among male fitness centre members in Dubai?
(Elsevier B.V., 2020)
Objectives: The current study sought to investigate how sport nutrition supplements are used among a population of gym users in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the factors that underlie the consumption patterns of ...
Suboptimal Health, Dietary Supplementation, and Public Health Approaches to Regulatory Challenges in Dubai
(SAGE., 2020)
Objectives: Presently, limited data are available on dietary supplements (DSs) and their associated effects on health status although the consumption of DS continues to expand. This study is aimed to explore the possible ...
A novel laparoscopic device for measuring gastrointestinal slow-wave activity
(Springer New York LLC., 2009)
Background: A periodic electrical activity, termed "slow waves", coordinates gastrointestinal contractions. Slow-wave dysrhythmias are thought to contribute to dysmotility syndromes such as postoperative gastroparesis, but ...
Identification of the awareness level by the public of Arab countries toward COVID-19: Cross-sectional study following an outbreak
(BioMed Central, 2020)
Background: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global challenge. Improving public awareness about preventive measures and disseminating appropriate information about COVID-19 has a critical role ...
Medicines policy issues for Saudi Arabia: priorities and model
(Blackwell., 2019)
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a population of 32.6 million in 2018, with a growth rate of 2.65% per annum. In World Health Organization's ranking, WHO has ranked Saudi Arabia at 26 among 191 countries for the ...
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 ...