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Prevalence of Medication Associated with QTc Prolongation Used Among Critically Ill Patients
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2024)Background: Acquired prolonged corrected QT (QTc) interval can lead to life-threatening Torsade de Pointes (TdP) arrhythmia. Multiple risk factors including medications, comorbidities, and electrolyte imbalances contribute ... -
Advanced detection of coronary artery disease via deep learning analysis of plasma cytokine data
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024)The 2017 World Health Organization Fact Sheet highlights that coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for approximately 30% of all deaths. In this context, machine learning (ML) technology ... -
High-throughput sequencing reveals the structure and metabolic resilience of desert microbiome confronting climate change
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024)Introduction: Desert ecosystems harbor a unique microbial diversity that is crucial for ecological stability and biogeochemical cycles. An in-depth understanding of the biodiversity, compositions, and functions of these ... -
Community pharmacist-led point-of-care eGFR screening: early detection of chronic kidney disease in high-risk patients
(Nature Research, 2024)Adherence to scheduled physician screenings for renal function monitoring in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or those at high risk remains suboptimal despite the endorsement of regular screenings by several ... -
Effect of Hydration Forms and Polymer Grades on Theophylline Controlled-Release Tablet: An Assessment and Evaluation
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)Background: Drug release from controlled release delivery systems is influenced by various factors, including the polymer’s grade and the drug’s hydration form. This study aimed to investigate the impact of these factors ... -
Acceptance of Flu Vaccine among Parents of Diabetic Children in Jordan
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)There is a critical need to understand vaccine decision-making in high-risk groups. This study explored flu vaccine acceptance among Jordanian parents of diabetic children. Employing a cross-sectional approach, 405 parents ... -
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 ... -
Effects of subcutaneous vs. oral nanoparticle-mediated insulin delivery on hemostasis disorders in type 1 diabetes: A rat model study
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024)Complications associated with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) have complex origins that revolve around chronic hyperglycemia; these complications involve hemostasis disorders, coagulopathies, and vascular damage. Our study aims to ... -
Knowledge and attitude of healthcare prescribers and pharmacists toward antimicrobial stewardship program and the barriers for its implementation
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024)Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (ASP) is considered a key prevention strategy in addressing the worldwide concern of accelerating antimicrobial resistance. Limited research is available regarding healthcare providers’ ... -
Human plasma derived exosomes: Impact of active and passive drug loading approaches on drug delivery
(Elsevier B.V., 2024)The aim of the current study was to explore the potential of human plasma-derived exosomes as versatile carriers for drug delivery by employing various active and passive loading methods. Exosomes were isolated from human ... -
Stroke awareness and knowledge in Sudan: a cross-sectional analysis of public perceptions and understanding
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024)Introduction: Stroke, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, demands heightened awareness and knowledge for effective preventive strategies and tailored response. Sudan is classified as a low income country ... -
Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Outpatients with Myocardial Infarction
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2024)Background: The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with myocardial infarction (MI) is suboptimal because of the disease’s life-threatening nature, the requirement for long-term lifestyle modifications, and ... -
Current Perspectives, Practices, and Barriers Faced by Community Pharmacists Regarding Pharmaceutical Care Services for Diabetes Mellitus in the United Arab Emirates
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2024)Background: Providing accurate and sufficient information is a crucial requirement for delivering effective diabetes care, making it essential for community pharmacists to possess adequate knowledge of diabetes mellitus ... -
Confidence, attitude, and practice of scientific research among health professions’ students in the United Arab Emirates
(Public Library of Science, 2024)Objective This study aimed to assess the confidence, attitude, and scientific research practices of undergraduate students of different health profession specialties. Methods In this cross-sectional study, an online-based ... -
Development and characterization of high nutritional value snack bar as a complementary source of nutrients in supporting the growth of pregnant women: chemical, physical, and sensory properties
(Codon Publications, 2024)Developing high nutritional value pregnant bar products as a source of different nutrients to support daily-consumed poor is considered a practical goal to increase pregnant crucial nutrient intake. This research aims to ... -
Solvent Bar Microextraction Method Based on a Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent and Multivariate Optimization for Determination of Steroid Hormones in Urine and Water
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)Steroid hormones may pose potential risks to both human health and wildlife, primarily through the consumption of medication or polluted food and water; efforts are being made to monitor their levels in the human body and ... -
Medication non-adherence among outpatients with myocardial infarction: A hospital-based study
(Elsevier B.V., 2024)Background: Despite the availability of effective medications for the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI), treatment outcomes are suboptimal due to medication non-adherence. The aim of this study was to assess medication ... -
Machine learning in infectious diseases: potential applications and limitations
(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 ... -
Microfluidic-based nanoplatforms for cancer theranostic applications: A mini-review on recent advancements
(Elsevier Inc., 2024-01)Cancer is amongst the foremost causes of death worldwide, and the field of nanotechnology presents promising prospects in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Theranostics are nanoparticles (NPs) that possess ... -
Novel carbon quantum dots incorporated polyacrylic acid/polyethylene glycol pH-sensitive nanoplatform for drug delivery
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-01)Quercetin (Qc) is a safe plant metabolite that plays an effective role as a chemical inhibitor against tumor cells and in preventing the progression of many cancers. In this research, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) dispersed ...