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Transdermal patches: Design and current approaches to painless drug delivery
(Sciendo, 2019)Use of transdermal patches can evade many issues associated with oral drug delivery, such as first-pass hepatic metabolism, enzymatic digestion attack, drug hydrolysis and degradation in acidic media, drug fluctuations, ... -
Proanthocyanidins: A comprehensive review
(Elsevier Masson SAS., 2019)Proanthocyanidins are condensed tannins with various pharmacological properties. These phytochemicals are considered as ‘offense and defense molecules because of their human health benefits. The validation of their diverse ... -
Secondary metabolites profiling, biological activities and computational studies of Abutilon figarianum webb (Malvaceae)
(MDPI AG., 2020)This research endeavors to inspect the chemical and biological profiling of methanol anddichloromethane (DCM) extracts prepared fromAbutilon figarianumWebb. Total bioactive constituentsand secondary metabolites were ... -
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Utilization Patterns and Risk of Adverse Events due to Drug-Drug Interactions among Elderly Patients: A Study from Jordan
(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 ... -
Nurses perception of pharmaceutical care practice: A qualitative approach
(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 ... -
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 ... -
A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practices of medical doctors towards antibiotic prescribing patterns and resistance in Khyber Pakhtun Khawah, Pakistan
(Open Science Publishers LLP Inc., 2017)Irrational prescribing and resistance to antibiotics are major health concerns globally. The aim of this study was to assess the physicians' knowledge, attitude and practice about antibiotic prescribing and resistance in ... -
Spasmolytic and antimicrobial activities of crude extract of bongardia chrysogonum l. Tubers
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2017)Background and Objective: Although Bongardia chrysogonum L. (family Berberidaceae) has been used in many countries in traditional medicine to treat gastrointestinal tract disorders, scientific evidence for this treatment ... -
Sedative, muscle relaxant-like effects, and molecular docking study of compounds isolated from salvia leriifolia
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2020)Salvia leriifolia Benth., Lamiaceae, an endemic medicinal plant of the northern region of Iran, has been documented as sedative. It has been used in traditional medicine for its muscle relaxation effect. The need for ... -
Safety Assessment of Neoadjuvant Pertuzumab Combined with Trastuzumab in Nonmetastatic HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Elderly Women of South Asia
(Hindawi Limited, 2018)Aim: To evaluate the safety issues and adverse effects of using TCHP regimen (docetaxel, carboplatin, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab) versus TCP regimen (docetaxel, carboplatin, and trastuzumab) in older postmenopausal women ... -
Assessment of extrapyramidal symptoms associated with psychotropics pharmacological treatments, and associated risk factors
(Bentham Science Publishers, 2021)Background: Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) are unwanted symptoms commonly originating from the use of certain medications. The symptoms can range from minimal discomfort to permanent involuntary muscular movements. The aims ... -
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) ... -
A quantitative evaluation of evidence-based beliefs and implementation among community pharmacists: Findings and impact from United Arab Emirates
(Dove Medical Press Ltd., 2021)Background: The flux of pharmaceutical data can have a negative impact on the complexity of a pharmacist’s decision-making process, which will demand an extensive evaluation from healthcare providers trying to choose the ... -
Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of Jordanian Artemisia judaica L. as affected by different drying methods
(Bellwether Publishing, Ltd., 2021)Aerial parts of Artemisia judaica from Jordan were subjected to different drying methods, including shade (ShD), sun (SD), oven (OD) drying at different temperatures in addition to microwave drying (MWD). Essential oils ... -
Obesity and its associated risk factors among school-aged children in Sharjah, UAE
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Background The most prevalent nutritional disorders worldwide are childhood overweight or obesity. Various factors clearly contribute to the childhood obesity epidemic. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence ... -
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 ... -
Bioavailability of beclometasone from two hfa-bdp formulations with a spacer
(American Association for Respiratory, 2019)BACKGROUND: The drug delivery characteristics of each inhaler/spacer combination are unique. The spacer size as well as the presence of electrostatic charge greatly influence the inhaler dose emission and in vivo delivery. ... -
Application of the American College of Cardiology (ACC/AHA) 2017 Guideline for the Management of Hypertension in Adults and Comparison with the 2014 Eighth Joint National Committee Guideline
(Saudi Heart Association, 2021)Objectives: This study aims to compare the 2017-ACC/AHA hypertension guideline with 2014-JNC-8 guideline in re-gard to the number of patients who are eligible for treatment and to determine the physicians’ adherence and ... -
Nano-sized droplets of self-emulsifying system for enhancing oral bioavailability of chemotherapeutic agent VP-16 in rats: A nano lipid carrier for BCS class IV drugs
(Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences., 2018)PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of a self-nano-emulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) to enhance the oral bioavailability of a BCS class IV drug, etoposide (VP-16). METHOD: A series of ... -
How to face COVID-19: proposed treatments based on remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine in the presence of zinc sulfate. Docking/DFT/POM structural analysis
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2021)Remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine derivatives form two important classes of heterocyclic compounds. They are known for their anti-malarial biological activity. This research aims to analyze the physicochemical properties ...