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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 ...
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 ...