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Environmental and personal barriers encountered in community pharmacy settings based on public opinions
(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 ...
Preparation and Characterization of Theophylline Controlled Release Matrix System Incorporating Poloxamer 407, Stearyl Alcohol, and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: A Novel Formulation and Development Study
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-03)
Background: Theophylline (THN), a bronchodilator with potential applications in emerging conditions like COVID-19, requires a controlled-release delivery system due to its narrow therapeutic range and short half-life. This ...
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 ...
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 ...
Discovery of new α-glucosides, antiglycation agent, and in silico study of 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-7,8-dihydroxy-3-methoxy-4H-chromen-4-one isolated from Pistacia chinensis
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-03-15)
Pistacia chinensis is locally practiced for treating diabetes, pain, inflammation, and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, the current studies subjected the crude extract/fractions and the isolated compound (2-(3,4-dihydrox ...
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 ...
Nanomedicines: Emerging Platforms in Smart Chemotherapy Treatment—A Recent Review
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-03)
Cancer continues to pose one of the most critical challenges in global healthcare. Despite the wide array of existing cancer drugs, the primary obstacle remains in selectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells while ...