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The evolving role of community pharmacists during COVID-19 in the UAE; assessing preparedness and knowledge
(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) ... -
Defect in phosphoinositide signalling through a homozygous variant in PLCB3 causes a new form of spondylometaphyseal dysplasia with corneal dystrophy
(JMDGA., 2021)Background Bone dysplasias are a large group of disorders affecting the growth and structure of the skeletal system. Methods In the present study, we report the clinical and molecular delineation of a new form of syndromic ... -
β-cyclodextrin chitosan-based hydrogels with tunable pH-responsive properties for controlled release of acyclovir: design, characterization, safety, and pharmacokinetic evaluation
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2021)In this work, series of pH-responsive hydrogels (FMA1–FMA9) were synthesized, characterized, and evaluated as potential carrier for oral delivery of an antiviral drug, acyclovir (ACV). Different proportions of β-cyclodextrin ... -
iOntoBioethics: A Framework for the Agile Development of Bioethics Ontologies in Pandemics, Applied to COVID-19
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021)Background: Few ontological attempts have been reported for conceptualizing the bioethics domain. In addition to limited scope representativeness and lack of robust methodological approaches in driving research design and ... -
Online medication purchasing during the Covid-19 pandemic: A pilot study from the United Arab Emirates
(Springer, 2021)Abstract Background: Since the WHO announced that Covid-19 had become a global pandemic, online pharmacies have emerged as an extremely popular way to purchase medication due to the quarantine measures introduced by ... -
The investigation of energy management and atomic interaction between coronavirus structure in the vicinity of aqueous environment of H2O molecules via molecular dynamics approach
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)The coronavirus pandemic is caused by intense acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Identifying the atomic structure of this virus can lead to the treatment of related diseases in medical cases. In the ... -
Mutaba'ah - Mother and Child Health Study: Protocol for a prospective cohort study investigating the maternal and early life determinants of infant, child, adolescent and maternal health in the United Arab Emirates
(BMJ Publishing Group., 2021)Introduction: Early life exposures, particularly environmental and parental lifestyle factors, have a major influence on children's health and development. Due to increasing interest in the early life developmental origins ... -
Nanostructured lipid carriers based suppository for enhanced rectal absorption of ondansetron: In vitro and in vivo evaluations
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)The current research aimed to fabricate ondansetron nanostructured lipid carriers (OND-NLCs) and incorporate them into a suppository base to manage chemotherapy-induced vomiting and nausea, which offer the advantage of ... -
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 ... -
Current advances of functional phytochemicals in Nicotiana plant and related potential value of tobacco processing waste: A review
(Elsevier Masson s.r.l., 2021)Tobacco is grown in large quantities worldwide as a widely distributed commercial crop. From the harvest of the field to the process into the final product, a series of procedures generate enormous amount of waste materials ... -
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of oral controlled release formulation of bcs class i drug using polymer matrix system
(MDPI, 2021)Diltiazem hydrochloride is a calcium channel blocker, which belongs to the family of benzothiazepines. It is commonly used to treat hypertension and atrial fibrillation. Even though the drug has high solubility, its high ... -
Paving Luteolin Therapeutic Potentialities and Agro-Food-Pharma Applications: Emphasis on in Vivo Pharmacological Effects and Bioavailability Traits
(Hindawi Limited, 2021)Luteolin is a naturally occurring secondary metabolite belonging to the class of flavones. As many other natural flavonoids, it is often found in combination with glycosides in many fruits, vegetables, and plants, contributing ... -
New Insights Into the Anticonvulsant Effects of Essential Oil From Melissa officinalis L. (Lemon Balm)
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021)Melissa officinalis L. is used in traditional European and Iranian folk medicines to treat a plethora of neurological diseases including epilepsy. We utilized the in vitro and in vivo models of epilepsy to probe the ... -
An assessment of the interaction between studying pharmacy, problematic use of social media and depression
(American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 2021)Social media applications are widely used across different age groups and communities. Problematic use of social media (PMSU) is associated with depression among university students. There is a lack of data regarding the ... -
Berberine as a Potential Anticancer Agent:A Comprehensive Review
(MDPI, 2021)Berberine (BBR), a potential bioactive agent, has remarkable health benefits. A substantial amount of research has been conducted to date to establish the anticancer potential of BBR. The present review consolidates salient ... -
Stress and its correlates among medical students in six medical colleges: an attempt to understand the current situation
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2021)Abstract: Background: Medical students encounter various stressors during their studies. The study aimed to assess stress levels, sources, and associated determinants among Sudanese medical students. An online questionnaire-based ... -
Enhanced Oral Bioavailability of Epalrestat SBE7-β-CD Complex Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization and in-vivo Pharmacokinetic Evaluation
(NLM (Medline), 2021)Background: Epalrestat (EPL) is a carboxylic acid derivative with poor aqueous solubility and its pharmacokinetic features are not fully defined. Purpose: Current research aimed to fabricate inclusion complexation of EPL ... -
Applying medicines reconciliation indicators in two UK hospitals: a feasibility study
(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 ... -
Pharmacists-physicians collaborative intervention to reduce vaccine hesitancy and resistance: A randomized controlled trial
(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 ... -
Identification of vaccine and drug targets in Shigella dysenteriae sd197 using reverse vaccinology approach
(Nature Research, 2022)Shigellosis is characterized as diarrheal disease that causes a high mortality rate especially in children, elderly and immunocompromised patients. More recently, the World Health Organization advised safe vaccine designing ...