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View article: Emerging strategies to overcome chemotherapy resistance in breast cancer
Emerging strategies to overcome chemotherapy resistance in breast cancer Open
View article: Evaluating the Diagnostic Potential of the FIB-4 Index for Cystic Fibrosis-Associated Liver Disease in Adults: A Comparison with Transient Elastography
Evaluating the Diagnostic Potential of the FIB-4 Index for Cystic Fibrosis-Associated Liver Disease in Adults: A Comparison with Transient Elastography Open
Background/Objectives: Cystic fibrosis-associated liver disease (CFLD) is a significant complication in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF), contributing to morbidity and mortality, with no universally accepted, reliable, non-invasive di…
View article: Medicines reconciliation: auditing the accuracy of penicillin allergy documentation in patient health records
Medicines reconciliation: auditing the accuracy of penicillin allergy documentation in patient health records Open
Objectives This study aimed to assess the accuracy of penicillin allergy (PenA) documentation in patient health records (PHRs) and evaluate its implications for medicines reconciliation and antimicrobial prescribing practices. Methods A pr…
View article: Confidence, Barriers, and Role Identity of General Practice Independent Pharmacist Prescribers in Northern Ireland
Confidence, Barriers, and Role Identity of General Practice Independent Pharmacist Prescribers in Northern Ireland Open
Background: The role of General Practice Independent Pharmacist Prescribers (GPIPPs) has expanded significantly in primary care, with increasing responsibilities in medicines optimisation and chronic disease management. However, gaps remai…
View article: Unmasking Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with COPD at Primary Care Settings: The Critical Role of Age, Sex, and Smoking
Unmasking Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with COPD at Primary Care Settings: The Critical Role of Age, Sex, and Smoking Open
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition frequently associated with cardiovascular comorbidities, including ischemic heart disease (IHD), heart failure (HF), and atrial fibrillation (A…
View article: Chronic Care in Primary Care: Exploring the Role and Impact of General Practice Pharmacists in Managing Long-Term Conditions in Northern Ireland
Chronic Care in Primary Care: Exploring the Role and Impact of General Practice Pharmacists in Managing Long-Term Conditions in Northern Ireland Open
The role of General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs) has expanded in response to increasing demands on primary care services, particularly in managing chronic conditions. While GPPs are recognised for their contributions to medication optimisat…
View article: Paclitaxel resistance in breast cancer: Current challenges and recent advanced therapeutic strategies
Paclitaxel resistance in breast cancer: Current challenges and recent advanced therapeutic strategies Open
View article: Investigation of antimicrobial prescribing patterns In general practices in Northern Ireland: National study
Investigation of antimicrobial prescribing patterns In general practices in Northern Ireland: National study Open
AIM: The primary aim of the study was to investigate antimicrobial prescribing patterns in General Practices (primary medical centres) in Northern Ireland. A secondary aim was to evaluate the prescribed antibiotics against WHO's AWaRe clas…
View article: Establishing an antimicrobial stewardship centre of excellence: A global health partnership between KNUST University hospital & Ulster University
Establishing an antimicrobial stewardship centre of excellence: A global health partnership between KNUST University hospital & Ulster University Open
AIM: To create a sustainable global-health antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) focused partnership between Ulster University and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) University-hospital, enhancing clinical practices and p…
View article: Antimicrobial Prescribing Patterns in GP Practices in Northern Ireland
Antimicrobial Prescribing Patterns in GP Practices in Northern Ireland Open
Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat requiring immediate attention as it is set to cause ten million deaths worldwide by 2050, overtaking that of cancer. Continuation of overuse and/or misuse of these cruc…
View article: Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Perception, and Prescribing Practice of Probiotics in the UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study
Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Perception, and Prescribing Practice of Probiotics in the UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The human body is a complex and interconnected system where trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota, coexist with these cells. Besides maintaining digestive health, this relationship also impacts w…
View article: Antimicrobial prescribing in a secondary care setting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Antimicrobial prescribing in a secondary care setting during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Increased antimicrobial resistance patterns lead to limited options for antimicrobial agents, affecting patient health and increasing hospital costs. Objectives To investigate the antimicrobial prescribing patterns at two distri…
View article: Clinical pharmacy interventions in an Austrian hospital: a report highlights the need for the implementation of clinical pharmacy services
Clinical pharmacy interventions in an Austrian hospital: a report highlights the need for the implementation of clinical pharmacy services Open
This study in a secondary care Austrian hospital demonstrates the requirement for clinical pharmacy services, which are highly valued by other healthcare professionals. The clinical pharmacist is a key member of the multidisciplinary ward …
View article: Assessing the impact of antimicrobial stewardship implementation at a district hospital in Ghana using a health partnership model
Assessing the impact of antimicrobial stewardship implementation at a district hospital in Ghana using a health partnership model Open
Background Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is imperative in addressing the menace of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in health systems. Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship uses a health partnership model to establish AMS…
View article: Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in a District Hospital in the Ashanti Region of Ghana Using a Health Partnership Model
Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in a District Hospital in the Ashanti Region of Ghana Using a Health Partnership Model Open
Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) uses a health partnership model to establish AMS in Commonwealth countries. The University Hospital of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in partnership with Uls…
View article: Antibiotic consumption in hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study
Antibiotic consumption in hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic: a comparative study Open
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) results in similar clinical characteristics as bacterial respiratory tract infections and can potentially lead to antibiotic overuse. This study aimed to determine the changes in hospital a…
View article: Importance of STAT3 signalling in cancer, metastasis and therapeutic interventions
Importance of STAT3 signalling in cancer, metastasis and therapeutic interventions Open
View article: Analysis of activities undertaken by ward-based clinical pharmacy technicians during patient hospital journey
Analysis of activities undertaken by ward-based clinical pharmacy technicians during patient hospital journey Open
CPTs are completing more than seven different ward pharmacy-related activities which enhance medicines optimisation, medicines management and patient care. They are a valuable resource carrying out many roles which were previously complete…