Browsing Publications by Author "Kharaba, Zelal"
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Are we ready yet for digital transformation? Virtual versus on-campus OSCE as assessment tools in pharmacy education. A randomized controlled head-to-head comparative assessment
Kharaba, Zelal; AlAhmad, Mohammad M.; Ahmed Elnour, Asim; Abou Hajal, Abdallah; Abumweis, Suhad; Ghattas, Mohammad A. (Elsevier B.V., 2023)Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has influenced pharmacy education including learning, assessment, and exams. In the UAE, pharmacy instructors have adapted several innovative teaching methods to strive for quality ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Perception, Experience and Phobia toward Corticosteroids Use among the General Public in the Era of COVID-19: A Multinational Study
Barakat, Muna; Elnaem, Mohamed Hassan; Al-Rawashdeh, Amani; Othman, Bayan; Ibrahim, Sarah; Abdelaziz, Doaa H.; Alshweiki, Anas O.; Kharaba, Zelal; Malaeb, Diana; Syed, Nabeel Kashan; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Adam, Mohammed Fathelrahman; Alzayer, Reem; Albarbandi, Mohammad Saleh; Abu-Farha, Rana K; Sallam, Malik; Barakat, Yasmeen; Mansour, Noha O. (MDPI, 2023)Background: Corticosteroids play a significant role in managing the vast majority of inflammatory and immunologic conditions. To date, population-based studies on knowledge and attitudes concerning corticosteroids are ... -
An assessment of the current practice of community pharmacists for the disposal of medication waste in the United Arab Emirates: A deep analysis at a glance
Kharaba, Zelal; Khasawneh, Lubna Q.; Aloum, Lynn; Ghemrawi, Rose; Jirjees, Feras; Al Bataineh, Nezar; Al-Azayzih, Ahmad; Ali Buabeid, Manal; Zain Al-Abdin, Sham; Alfoteih, Yassen (Elsevier B.V., 2022)Objective: The study aimed to identify the current practice carried out by community pharmacists to dispose of expired medications in their workplace and assess any practical steps utilized to reduce medication waste. ... -
Current views of community and hospital pharmacists on pharmaceutical care services in the United Arab Emirates: A mixed methodological study
Kharaba, Zelal; Farhat, Joviana; Mahboub, Bassam S.; Buabeid, Manal Ali; Alfoteih, Yassen; Al-Worafi, Yaser; Jaber, Ammar; AlAhmad, Mohammad (F1000 Research Ltd, 2022)Background: The profession of pharmacy has evolved significantly in recent years in terms of professional service delivery. The aim of this study was to explore the current views of pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates ... -
Environmental and personal barriers encountered in community pharmacy settings based on public opinions
Al-Azayzih, Ahmad; Al-Qerem, Walid; Kharaba, Zelal; Albiss, Lara; Alawneh, Abdullah; Abu-Dalhoum, Dima; Yousef, Laith; Al-Amreen, Mohammad; Abedrabbo, Zeina (Future Science Ltd, 2024-01-01)Aim: We aimed in this study to assess the potential environmental and personal barriers encountered in the community pharmacies in Jordan. Methods: A validated self-administered survey was distributed online to 721 ... -
Health literacy, knowledge, household disposal, and misuse practices of antibiotics among UAE residents: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Kharaba, Zelal; Al-Azzam, Sayer; Altawalbeh, Shoroq M.; Alkwarit, Alin; Salmeh, Noor Abdulkareem; Alfoteih, Yassen; Araydah, Mohammad; Karasneh, Reema; Aldeyab, Mamoon A (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 ... -
Microfluidic-based nanoplatforms for cancer theranostic applications: A mini-review on recent advancements
Bakhshi, Ali; Pandey, Annu; Kharaba, Zelal; Razlansari, Mahtab; Sargazi, Saman; Behzadmehr, Razieh; Rahdar, Abbas; Díez-Pascual, Ana M.; Fathi-karkan, Sonia (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 ... -
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Utilization Patterns and Risk of Adverse Events due to Drug-Drug Interactions among Elderly Patients: A Study from Jordan
Al-Azayzih, Ahmad; Al-Azzam, Sayer I.; Alzoubi, Karem H.; Jarab, Anan S.; Kharaba, Zelal; Al-Rifai, Rami H.; Alnajjar, Munther S. (Elsevier B.V., 2020)Background: Worldwide, the prescribing pattern of the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) has increased. They are considered highly effective medications in controlling various conditions including inflammatory ... -
Novel carbon quantum dots incorporated polyacrylic acid/polyethylene glycol pH-sensitive nanoplatform for drug delivery
Pourmadadi, Mehrab; Tajiki, Alireza; Abdouss, Majid; Beig Mohammadi, Alireza; Kharaba, Zelal; Rahdar, Abbas; Díez-Pascual, Ana M. (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 ... -
Nurses perception of pharmaceutical care practice: A qualitative approach
Kharaba, Zelal; Kousar, Rozina; Alfoteih, Yassen; Azhar, Saira; Khan, Shujaat Ali; Murtaza, Ghulam (University of Benin, 2020)Purpose: To evaluate the perception of nurses regarding pharmaceutical care services in the healthcare system of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Province of Pakistan. Methods: This qualitative study was implemented by conducting ... -
Prevalence of Medication Associated with QTc Prolongation Used Among Critically Ill Patients
Al-Azayzih, Ahmad; Al-Qerem, Walid; Al-Azzam, Sayer; Muflih, Suhaib; Al-Husein, Belal A; Kharaba, Zelal; Kanaan, Roaa J.; Rahhal, Dania (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 ... -
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Potential of Stearic Acid Nanoparticles of Quercetin in Rats
Alotaibi, Badriyah S; Waqas, Muhammad Khurram; Saleem, Sunabal; Yasin, Haya; Kharaba, Zelal; Murtaza, Ghulam (American Chemical Society, 2023)This study aims to assess the anti-inflammatory potential of stearic acid nanoparticles of quercetin in an arthritic rat model. This article describes the fabrication of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) using the hot melt ...