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Medicine, General & Internal
Ashokkumar Thirunavukkarasu, Abdullah Naser Abdullah Alshahrani, Doaa Mazen Abdel-Salam, Ahmad Homoud Al-Hazmi, Bashayer Farhan ALruwaili, Aseel Awad Alsaidan, Bayapa Reddy Narapureddy, Aliyah Muteb AL-Ruwaili, Fahad Ghuwayli Aljabri, Rahaf Khalaf Albalawi, Khaled Abdulrahman F. Alanazi
Summary: The study found a lack of medication adherence among hypertensive patients, with low adherence associated with factors such as age, monthly income, living location, and marital status. It is recommended to implement health education programs and awareness-raising interventions targeted at hypertensive patients.
PATIENT PREFERENCE AND ADHERENCE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Carlos Guerra, Eric Conte, Angela Isabel Del Rio, Jorge Motta, Ilais Moreno Velasquez, Hedley Knewjen Quintana
Summary: This study assessed the national prevalence of low-moderate medication adherence among hypertensive individuals in Panama using data from a national health survey. The results showed that low-moderate medication adherence is common among individuals with hypertension in Panama, and the associated factors vary by gender. Factors such as residential area, education level, BMI, and medical diagnosis of anxiety/depression were associated with low-moderate medication adherence in women, while factors such as education level, smoking status, antihypertensive medication use with denial of hypertension diagnosis, and frequency of health check-ups were associated with low-moderate medication adherence in men.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yuanyuan Wu, Lingfei Huang, Jin Sun, Huijuan Wang, Luo Fang, Jing Miao
Summary: Poor medication adherence is common in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in China, with forgetting to take medication being the main barrier. Longer disease duration may act as a risk factor for medication non-adherence, while higher parental knowledge about the disease may act as a protective factor.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Basheerahmed Abdulaziz Mannasaheb, Sarah Abdulrahman Alajlan, Jaber Abdullah Alshahrani, Noordin Othman, Sultan Othman Alolayan, Mohammed Saleh Alamrah, Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq, Awad Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Ibrahim Ahmed Shaikh, Mohammed Yahia Alasmary
Summary: This community-based study explores the practice of self-medication (SM), its frequency, outcomes, and factors influencing SM. The survey shows that SM is a common practice among residents, with headache, pain, fever/flu, cold & cough, and dysmenorrhea being the most managed illnesses. Pain killers, multivitamins, anti-pyretic, and herbal medicines are commonly used. Reasons for practicing SM include minor illnesses, previous experiences, and time constraints. Inappropriate SM can lead to drug side effects, interactions, poor treatment outcomes, and symptom relapse.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Lionel Che Anye, Marie Ebob Agbortabot Bissong, Anna Longdoh Njundah, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate depression, anxiety, and medication adherence among Cameroonian tuberculosis patients. The study found that the prevalence rates of depression and anxiety among these patients were relatively high, and multiple factors may be responsible. Therefore, comprehensive care for tuberculosis patients by mental health practitioners is highly encouraged.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mervat M. Alsous, Sayer Al-Azzam, Mohammad B. Nusair, Saja A. Alnahar, Nail A. Obeidat
Summary: The study in the northern region of Jordan found that self-medication among pregnant women was not common, with main motives being disease simplicity and previous history. Efforts should be made by health-care providers to educate pregnant women about the risks of unsafe medication use on fetus.
PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Atsedemariam Andualem, Tiliksew Liknaw, Afework Edmealem, Mihretie Gedefaw
Summary: This study aimed to assess adherence to antihypertensive medications among adult hypertensive patients in Dessie Referral Hospital. The study revealed that almost half of the hypertensive patients had good adherence to medication, and factors associated with good adherence included sex, occupational status, knowledge, and self-efficacy. Health education on medication compliance importance and monitoring by health extension workers are recommended.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hanna-Maria E. Gerland, Tino Prell
Summary: Study conducted in primary care settings found that health locus of control (HLC) has a significant impact on medication non-adherence. Forgetting to take medication or lacking knowledge about prescribed medication were common reasons for non-adherence. External HLC was associated with better adherence, while internal HLC was linked to poorer adherence.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bikila Lencha, Taye Mengistu, Ashenafi Mekonnen, Sisay Degno, Daniel Yohannis, Girma Beressa
Summary: This study assessed compliance with iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) among antenatal care attendees in Southern Ethiopia and identified factors associated with adherence. The study found that compliance to IFAS was low, and factors such as maternal age, education, and knowledge about anemia and iron folic acid were significantly associated with adherence.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Xiao-Min Zhu, Yan-Min Xu, Zong-Qin Wang, Bao-Liang Zhong
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of suicidal ideation in older Chinese adults receiving primary care. The results showed that suicidal ideation is common among older adults attending Chinese primary care clinics. Poor economic status, heart disease, chronic gastric ulcer, arthritis, and depressive symptoms were significantly correlated with suicidal ideation.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Arjun Banerjee, Elena Dreisbach, Cameron Smyres, Thomas Ence, Jesse Brennan, Christopher J. Coyne
Summary: The study found that there is a difference in perceived medication importance between ED physicians and patients, and that knowledge of a medication's purpose is associated with perceived importance, which in turn affects medication adherence.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lauren Lapointe-Shaw, Christine Salahub, Cherryl Bird, R. Sacha Bhatia, Laura Desveaux, Richard H. Glazier, Lindsay Hedden, M. Ivers, Danielle Martin, Yingbo Na, Sheryl Spithoff, Mina Tadrous, Tara Kiran
Summary: The study found that patients using virtual walk-in clinics had fewer comorbidities and lower previous healthcare use compared to the general population and those who received virtual family physician visits. These patients were less likely to have subsequent in-person visits with the same physician, more likely to have subsequent virtual visits, and twice as likely to visit the emergency department.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yoji Inoue, Shinichi Oka, Seiji Yokoyama, Koichi Hasegawa, Joerg Mahlich, Ulrike Schaede, Noriyuki Habuka, Yoko Murata
Summary: Long-term medical care is crucial for the treatment of people living with HIV. However, little is known about treatment adherence in the real world. Factors such as age, depression, and drug dependence were found to be risk factors for low adherence. The decision-making process also influenced adherence. Therefore, support from care providers is critical for improving adherence.
Article
Ophthalmology
Kelvin K. W. Cheng, Su Ling Young, Sarah Donaldson, Tej Rene Malcolm, Andrew J. Tatham
Summary: This study aimed to examine the medication adherence among patients attending a virtual glaucoma clinic. The results showed that the level of medication adherence in the virtual clinic was higher than in previous studies examining patients attending face-to-face clinics. Therefore, virtual clinics should incorporate effective communication and education strategies.
Article
Immunology
Mohammed Noushad, Mohammad Zakaria Nassani, Pradeep Koppolu, Anas B. Alsalhani, Abdulaziz Samran, Ali Alqerban, Ghadah Salim Abusalim, Ali Barakat, Mashari Bandar Alshalhoub, Samer Rastam
Summary: The study reveals that the intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 in the Saudi Arabian population is influenced by factors such as age, gender, health condition, level of information about the pandemic, and anxiety about contracting the virus. Results from this study and similar studies can assist policymakers and stakeholders in developing effective strategies based on population behavior changes.
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Environmental Sciences
Samy Ismail Elmahdy, Tarig A. Ali, Mohamed Mostafa Mohamed, Mohamed Yahia
Summary: This study investigates the ability of remote sensing and hydrological data to map subsurface fault zones, and finds evidence of underground geological structures.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Siti nor Hidayah Arifin, Radin Mohamed, Adel Al-Gheethi, Chin Wei Lai, G. Yashni
Summary: This article reviews the potential of using TiO2 nanotubes for photocatalytic degradation of TCC and TCS in greywater. The results show that TiO2 nanotubes have high efficiency in degrading TCC and TCS, with removal rates ranging from 33% to 99% for TCC and 1.73% to 90% for TCS. Moreover, photocatalytic degradation of TCC and TCS has led to the production of nonhazardous photoproducts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nur Hazirah Kamaruzaman, Nur Nabilah Mohd Noor, Radin Maya Saphira Radin Mohamed, Adel Al-Gheethi, Senthil Kumar Ponnusamy, Ajit Sharma, Dai-Viet N. Vo
Summary: The abundance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in prawn pond effluents has a substantial impact on the natural environment. The use of nanoparticles for bacterial inactivation is recommended, with over 90% of antibiotic-resistant bacteria being inactivated, exhibiting strong antimicrobial behavior.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed Gamal Mohamed, Santosh U. Sharma, Ni-Yun Liu, Tharwat Hassan Mansoure, Maha Mohamed Samy, Swetha Chaganti, Yu-Lung Chang, Jyh-Tsung Lee, Shiao-Wei Kuo
Summary: Conductive and porous nitrogen-rich materials have potential as supercapacitor electrodes. A porous covalent triazine framework (An-CTFs) was synthesized based on 9,10-dicyanoanthracene (An-CN) units, yielding microporous materials with high surface areas. These An-CTFs exhibited high capacitance, cycle stability, and CO2 adsorption capacity, making them a promising option for electrochemical energy storage and CO2 uptake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Meng-Tzu Weng, Amal Farghal Noreldein Elsyed, Po-Chih Yang, Mohamed Gamal Mohamed, Shiao-Wei Kuo, Kuen-Song Lin
Summary: This study investigated the synthesis, thermal properties, and aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-responsive properties of cross-linked poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAms) based on tetraphenylethene (TPE). The synthesized polymers showed thermoresponsive behavior and fluorescence emission, and exhibited good cell viability for liver cancer cells, suggesting their potential as drug carriers.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rasha M. S. M. Mohamed, Enssaf Ahmad Ahmad, Bothina H. F. Omran, Amr T. Sakr, Islam A. A. E-H Ibrahim, Mona F. Mahmoud, Mostafa E. El-Naggar
Summary: This study investigated the role of a and 13-adrenergic receptors (13ARs) in the dexamethasone-induced nephrotoxicity and found that blocking either a1ARs or 13ARs can effectively protect against the nephrotoxicity. However, the combined blocking of a1ARs and 13ARs does not enhance the renal protective effects.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nivin M. Ahmed, Mostafa G. Mohamed, Walaa M. Abd El-Gawad
Summary: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of core-mutual shells structured pigments on the performance of anticorrosive coatings. The experimental results showed that these pigments possess unique characteristics and can improve the corrosion resistance of coatings.
PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sarah M. Khayyat, Philippa A. Walters, Cate Whittlesea, Hamde Nazar
Summary: This study systematically reviewed interventions aimed at reducing healthcare utilisation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Among the 53 included studies, 15 studies showed that complex interventions and medication management interventions had significant improvements in clinical outcomes and reduction in secondary care utilisation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACY PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Tianna Patel, Vibhu Paudyal, Muhammad Abdul Hadi
Summary: This study explores the experiences of pharmacy students volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on their learning and development. The findings suggest that volunteering provides valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth, while also contributing to the fight against the pandemic.
CURRENTS IN PHARMACY TEACHING AND LEARNING
(2022)
Review
Health Policy & Services
Faiza Yahya, Hamde Nazar, Muhammad Abdul Hadi
Summary: This scoping review aims to explore the role of primary care pharmacists in the care of patients post-hospital discharge. The study will systematically search literature, screen studies, summarize data, identify key themes to determine research gaps.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Mostafa R. Mohamed, Supriya G. Mohile, Katherine M. Juba, Hala Awad, Megan Wells, Kah Poh Loh, Marie Flannery, Eva Culakova, Rachael G. Tylock, Erika E. Ramsdale
Summary: Polypharmacy and potential drug-drug interactions (PDIs) are associated with an increased risk of adverse treatment outcomes in older adults with advanced cancer receiving systemic therapy.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohammad Algarni, Zahraa Jalal, Muhammad Abdul Hadi, Saleh Alghamdi
Summary: This study aimed to explore the views and experiences of Saudi community pharmacists regarding the misuse and abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. The study identified commonly misused and abused OTC medicines, reasons and factors contributing to misuse and abuse, as well as pharmacists' interventions and strategies to reduce the risk of misuse and abuse. The findings highlight the importance of upskilling pharmacists, reviewing regulations, and educating patients to address this issue.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Joshua Roberts, Myriam Jaam, Vibhu Paudyal, Muhammad Abdul Hadi
Summary: This study aims to explore the views and experiences of independent prescribing pharmacists regarding prescribing errors and strategies to mitigate errors in practice. The study conducted online interviews with IP pharmacists across the UK, and used thematic analysis to identify factors influencing prescribing errors. The findings suggest that promoting diagnostic competency, strengthening education and training, and addressing organizational and system factors can reduce prescribing errors and improve patient safety.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah M. M. Khayyat, Hamde Nazar
Summary: There has been sustained interest in transfer of care (ToC) services, from hospital to home, in the past twenty years. An electronic referral (e-referral) service from hospital to community pharmacy has been provided in England since 2014, but little information about service implementation and delivery is available. This study investigates the barriers to this referral process in hospital and community pharmacy settings, identifying obstacles related to patient engagement, service leaders, hospital pharmacy staff, and community pharmacists. Understanding these barriers is essential for improvement and wider adoption of the e-referral service.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Faiza Yahya, Hamde Nazar, Clair Huckerby, Muhammad Abdul Hadi
Summary: This study summarised the current evidence on the role of primary care pharmacists in facilitating post-hospital discharge care of patients, including interventions such as medication reviews and medication reconciliation. The findings showed positive impacts on patient outcomes and healthcare utilisation. However, more rigorous research is needed to establish the effectiveness, generalisability, acceptability, and sustainability of these services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2023)
