Phthalate esters (PAEs) are plasticizers associated with multiple toxicities; however, no strict regulations have been implemented to restrict their use in medical applications in Lebanon. Our study aimed at assessing the ...
Hatoum, Fatina(Lebanese American University, 2022-07-14)
The Cannabis plant is the most versatile herbal remedy used for the treatment of various medical conditions, including pain, epilepsy, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Stress is a normal part of ...
Rached, Stephanie(Lebanese American University, 2022-05-23)
Globalization of the pharmaceutical supply chain introduced many new challenges requiring innovative technologies to ensure patients’ access to safe and effective medicine. Adding a unique identifier and implementing a ...
Rahme, Rita(Lebanese American University, 2022-01-27)
Introduction: The presence of impurities in pharmaceutical formulations has been a concern worldwide. Acetaminophen is a commonly used drug for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. We report here a novel method for ...
Zgheib, Rebecca(Lebanese American University, 2022-01-14)
Since the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoVID-19), the World Health Organization has suggested that alcohol-based hand sanitizers should be used in the absence of soap and water to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV2.
This ...
Al Sayed, Dania(Lebanese American University, 2021-12-14)
Lebanese cannabis is well-known for its high quality and recreational value; yet little is known regarding its medical use. Hyperthyroidism affects approximately 1%-2% of the world population. Limited literature is available ...
Al Toufaily, Sahar(Lebanese American University, 2021-07-30)
Cisplatin is a standard antineoplastic drug that has been incorporated in many firstline chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of solid tumors such as, advanced ovarian, lung, head and neck, testicular and bladder. ...
Saliba, Jane(Lebanese American University, 2021-05-31)
Cannabis sativa L. is one of the oldest plants used in traditional medicine. Lebanese cannabis is recognized around the world for its quality and recreational use; however, little is known about its medicinal importance. ...
Al Sayyed, Fatima(Lebanese American University, 2021-08-04)
Neuroblastoma is the most common malignant tumor of infancy and accounts for 10% of all childhood cancers. The high biological and clinical heterogeneity of this tumor leads to differences in clinical outcomes ranging from ...
El Hajj, Antonio(Lebanese American University, 2021-08-02)
Objective: Thin film (TF) is an oral mucosal drug delivery system that disintegrates and dissolves the drug rapidly when placed on any oral mucosal tissue. This work aimed to develop and characterize TF containing carbinoxamine ...
Background
Self-medication is identified by the World Health Organization as a major factor leading to antibiotics overuse, misuse and resistance. This study's objectives were to evaluate the knowledge and self-medication ...
Cieri-Hutcherson, Nicole E.; Harris, John Brock; Karaoui, Lamis R.; Lakdawala, Lauren; Lodise, Nicole M.; Stone, Rebecca H.; Vernon, Veronica P(2022-05-13)
Infertility is a significant public health concern in the United States. As such, utilization of infertility services, including pharmacotherapeutic treatments, is prevalent, and the role of the pharmacist as part of the ...
The current COVID-19 pandemic with the associated social distancing measures has imposed unprecedented challenges on educational institutions around the globe. Schools and colleges of pharmacy across the United States have ...
Objective: To provide guidance for clinicians on risk assessment of medication use during pregnancy and lactation. Data Sources: Authors completed PubMed searches to identify articles focused on the use of medications in ...
Caudle, Kelly E.; Gammal, Roseann S.; Karnes, Jason H.; Afanasjeva, Janna; Anderson, Keri C.; Barreto, Erin F.; Beavers, Craig; Bhat, Shubha; Birrer, Kara L.; Chahine, Elias B.; Ensor, Christopher R.; Flowers, Stephanie A.; Formea, Christine M.; George, Jomy M.; Gosser, Rena A.; Hebert, Mary F.; Karaoui, Lamis R.(2022-05-10)
Clinical pharmacists have been incorporating precision medicine into practice for decades. Drug selection and dosing based on patient-specific clinical factors such as age, weight, renal function, drug interactions, plasma ...
Karaoui, Lamis R.; Deeb, Mary E.; Nasser, Layal; Hallit, Souheil(2022-04-29)
Background
The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of Lebanese patients living with diabetes mellitus in regards to their diabetes self- management.
Methods
A cross-sectional study, conducted ...
Mansour, Hanine; Oweini, Ahmad E. L; Chahine, Elias B.; Karaoui, Lamis R.(2022-04-06)
Purpose
The pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, antimicrobial activity, efficacy, safety, and current regulatory status of imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam are reviewed.
Summary
Imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam ...