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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 ... -
In-silico characterization of GABAT protein found in gut-brain axis associated bacteria of healthy individuals and multiple sclerosis patients
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-04)Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by inflammation and demyelination of neurons. There is evidence to suggest that level of a neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), ... -
Information sources, attitudes, and practices of Self-Medication by Jordanian patients: A cross-sectional study
(Elsevier B.V., 2023)Background and Objective: Self-medication (SM) has significantly increased worldwide in the past decades, which may have detrimental health consequences including antimicrobial resistance, adverse drug reactions, drug-drug ... -
Information technology in pharmacy practice: Barriers and utilization
(Open Science Publishers LLP Inc., 2023)A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate pharmacists’ perception of information technology (IT) utilization and to explore the barriers for its implementation in hospital and community pharmacies. Three ... -
Investigating prescribing errors in the emergency department of a large governmental hospital in Jordan
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd., 2020)Background: Although prescribing errors (PEs) are the most common type of medication errors and cause morbidity and mortality, they have been rarely studied. Objective: The study aimed to investigate PEs incidence, types, ... -
Investigating the effect of basic amino acids and glucosamine on the solubility of ibuprofen and piroxicam
(Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 2023)Purpose: Poor aqueous solubility hampers the development of several compounds as pharmacological agents. Hence, preparing novel formulations with augmented absorption is a challenge in pharmaceutical industries. In this ... -
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 ... -
Investigation of fractal-fractional order model of COVID-19 in Pakistan under Atangana-Baleanu Caputo (ABC) derivative
(Elsevier B.V., 2021)This manuscript addressing the dynamics of fractal-fractional type modified SEIR model under Atangana-Baleanu Caputo (ABC) derivative of fractional order y and fractal dimension p for the available data in Pakistan. The ... -
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 ... -
Isolation of Polyphenols from Aqueous Extract of the Halophyte Salicornia ramosissima
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-01)Polyphenols from residual non-food grade Salicornia ramosissima have health-promoting effects in feed, food, or nutraceutical applications. Therefore, the isolation of polyphenols is of interest from a series of environmentally ... -
Kinetics of oxidation of atropine by K2Cr2O7 in acidic aqueous solutions
(Chemical Publishing Co., 2018)Oxidation of atropine (ATN) by K2Cr2O7 has been studied kinetically in aqueous strongly acidic solutions. The kinetics of this reaction was investigated at different temperatures. A constant pH and constant ionic strength ... -
Knowledge of and Attitude towards Epilepsy among the Jordanian Community
(MDPI, 2022)Background: Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurring seizures that do not have an immediate identifiable cause. It is a disorder with complex symptoms and a wide range of risk factors, with age, genetics, and ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and readiness towards disaster management: A nationwide survey among healthcare practitioners in United Arab Emirates
(Public Library of Science, 2023)Health professionals are expected to be knowledgeable on disaster medicine and prepared to deal with medicine disasters. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and readiness to practice disaster ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacogenomics Among Senior Pharmacy Students: A Cross Sectional Study from Punjab, Pakistan
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2022)Background: Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is essential for optimizing drug therapy and reducing unwanted drug side effects. Our aim was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of senior pharmacy students in Punjab, ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Influenza Vaccination among Parents of Children with Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study
(MDPI, 2023)Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood. Exacerbation is a significant problem for asthmatic patients, and viral infections remain the most frequent triggers of asthma exacerbations. This study explored ... -
Lavandula stoechas significantly alleviates cigarette smoke-induced acute lung injury via modulation of oxidative stress and the NF-κB pathway
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-06)Cigarette smoke (CS) is one of the major triggering factorsfor oxidative stress and contributes to development of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS), both of which are marked by severe ... -
Linking Palliative Homecare to the Universal Health Coverage Principles and the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals Using the i* Framework’s Strategic and Social Requirements Modelling, Applied to a Cancer Care Organisation
(Zarka Private University, 2023)Adherence to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) principles in relation to palliative care is a key WHO directive to attain as a right for every citizen. However, UHC principles have been observed to be hindered by several ... -
Long-term effect of sleeve gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in people living with severe obesity: a phase III multicentre randomised controlled trial (SleeveBypass)
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-03)Background: Sleeve gastrectomy is the most performed metabolic surgical procedure worldwide. However, conflicting results offer no clear evidence about its long-term clinical comparability to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This ... -
Luteolin, a flavonoid, as an anticancer agent: A review
(Elsevier Masson SAS., 2019)Many food-derived phytochemicals and their derivatives represent a cornucopia of new anti-cancer compounds. Luteolin (3,4,5,7-tetrahydroxy flavone) is a flavonoid found in different plants such as vegetables, medicinal ... -
Mechanism of action of Orthosiphon stamineus against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Insights from systems pharmacology and molecular docking approaches
(Elsevier B.V., 2022)Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common complications of a metabolic syndrome caused by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. Orthosiphon stamineus also known as Orthosiphon aristatus is ...