Mohamed A. Baraka
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View article: Knowledge and perception of artificial lntelligence education among undergraduate healthcare students
Knowledge and perception of artificial lntelligence education among undergraduate healthcare students Open
Healthcare students recognize the benefit of AI in enhancing patient outcomes but lack practical knowledge of its medical applications. They believe integrating AI education into their curriculum is essential for acquiring skills before gr…
View article: Prevalence of migraine among medical students at the University of Science and Technology, Omdurman, Sudan- A cross-sectional study
Prevalence of migraine among medical students at the University of Science and Technology, Omdurman, Sudan- A cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Migraine is one of the leading neurological causes of disability worldwide with a significant impact on all aspects of life, despite the high prevalence and debilitating effects migraine remains underestimated in Sudan. This s…
View article: Prevalence of migraine among medical students at the University of Science and Technology, Omdurman, Sudan, 2024
Prevalence of migraine among medical students at the University of Science and Technology, Omdurman, Sudan, 2024 Open
Background Migraine is one of the leading neurological causes of disability worldwide with a significant impact on all aspects of life, despite the high prevalence and debilitating effects migraine remains underestimated in Sudan. This stu…
View article: Knowledge and Perception of Pharmacy Students toward Telepharmacy Education in Saudi Arabia
Knowledge and Perception of Pharmacy Students toward Telepharmacy Education in Saudi Arabia Open
Telepharmacy education should be incorporated into the curricula due to its beneficial effects on students, providing pharmacy services during their practice. Therefore, this study aims to explore the knowledge and perceptions of pharmacy …
View article: Assessment of Academic Resilience and Its Associated Factors Among Pharmacy Students in Twelve Countries
Assessment of Academic Resilience and Its Associated Factors Among Pharmacy Students in Twelve Countries Open
View article: Hand hygiene knowledge, attitude, and practice before, during and post COVID-19: a cross-sectional study among university students in the United Arab Emirates
Hand hygiene knowledge, attitude, and practice before, during and post COVID-19: a cross-sectional study among university students in the United Arab Emirates Open
This study showed a moderate level of knowledge, a good attitude, and good practice around HH and other safety measures among the UAE's university students. Socioeconomic status, gender, and field of study influenced the study outcomes. Th…
View article: Vitamin B12 Status Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Vitamin B12 Status Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Background: Vitamin (vit.) B12 is a vital nutrient for ideal hemopoietic, neurocognitive, and cardiovascular integrity. The frequency of vit. B12 abnormalities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), especially with the chronic u…
View article: Knowledge of Human Monkeypox Infection among Final Year Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing Students: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Analysis from Pakistan
Knowledge of Human Monkeypox Infection among Final Year Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing Students: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Analysis from Pakistan Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in June 2022. In Pakistan, positive cases of monkeypox were reported in April 2023. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are considered as a front-line forc…
View article: A cross-sectional survey on the experience of people with allergic rhinitis amidst COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of the facemask: A pilot study
A cross-sectional survey on the experience of people with allergic rhinitis amidst COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of the facemask: A pilot study Open
Background: Since outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, almost whole world asked to wear the facemask especially in the public areas as a precaution to avoid the transmission of the disease, and curbs the pandemic. Looking from another perspectiv…
View article: Awareness and Practices towards Vaccinating Their Children against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study among Pakistani Parents
Awareness and Practices towards Vaccinating Their Children against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study among Pakistani Parents Open
There are typically lower COVID-19 vaccination rates among developing versus higher-income countries, which is exacerbated by greater vaccine hesitancy. However, despite the increasing evidence of safety, parents are still reluctant to vac…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccination Status as Well as Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Prisoners and the Implications
COVID-19 Vaccination Status as Well as Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Prisoners and the Implications Open
Prisoners form a population who are highly vulnerable to COVID-19 due to overcrowding, limited movement, and a poor living environment. Consequently, there is a need to ascertain the status of COVID-19 vaccination and factors associated wi…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccines Status, Acceptance and Hesitancy among Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study and the Implications for Pakistan and Beyond
COVID-19 Vaccines Status, Acceptance and Hesitancy among Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study and the Implications for Pakistan and Beyond Open
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy continues to be a widespread problem in Pakistan due to various conspiracy beliefs, myths and misconceptions. Since the hemodialysis population is at a higher risk of contracting infections, we sought to investig…
View article: Evaluation of grit and its associated factors among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 Asian and Middle Eastern countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Evaluation of grit and its associated factors among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 Asian and Middle Eastern countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: Medication errors in relation to direct-acting oral anticoagulants: a qualitative study of pharmacists’ views and experiences
Medication errors in relation to direct-acting oral anticoagulants: a qualitative study of pharmacists’ views and experiences Open
Background Despite their effectiveness and ease of use, medication errors have been reported to be highly prevalent with directly-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Aim The aim of this study was to explore views and experiences of pharmac…
View article: Nurses’ Perceptions, Involvement, Confidence and Perceived Barriers Towards Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Pakistan: Findings from a Multi-Center, Cross-Sectional Study
Nurses’ Perceptions, Involvement, Confidence and Perceived Barriers Towards Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Pakistan: Findings from a Multi-Center, Cross-Sectional Study Open
Our study concluded that Pakistani nurses have positive perception but limited involvement in ASPs. Moreover, they are confident to perform ASP besides many barriers.
View article: Assessment of mental wellbeing of undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries: The role of gender, lifestyle, health-related, and academic-related factors
Assessment of mental wellbeing of undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries: The role of gender, lifestyle, health-related, and academic-related factors Open
Background Pharmacy students will assume future roles as frontline healthcare providers. Therefore, evaluating their current state of mental wellbeing and its associated factors is essential for better planning students' support initiative…
View article: Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Punjab, Pakistan
Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Punjab, Pakistan Open
Vaccine hesitancy is widespread in many parts of the globe, particularly in low–middle-income countries. Therefore, we surveyed a sample of hospitalized COVID-19 patients to assess COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and vaccine hesitancy in a low…
View article: Retrospective cohort study on risk factors for developing ischemic stroke
Retrospective cohort study on risk factors for developing ischemic stroke Open
It is prudent to control modifiable risk factors for the development of strokes such as hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and low physical activity.
View article: Physicians’ Perception About the Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine and Their Role in Vaccination Program
Physicians’ Perception About the Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine and Their Role in Vaccination Program Open
Introduction: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused many problems in the health sector. Effective and safe vaccines are the only tool to combat the COVID-19 disease. Researchers and regulatory agencies have made efforts to develop…
View article: Plasma lipid profile: a predictive marker of disease severity among COVID-19 patients—an opportunity for low-income countries
Plasma lipid profile: a predictive marker of disease severity among COVID-19 patients—an opportunity for low-income countries Open
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.2)"
Peer Review #1 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.2)" Open
Background.Amid the turbulent nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, telepharmacy has shifted the paradigm of patient care by leveraging digital medicine.Government mandated lockdowns and norms of social distancing has further underscored the ne…
View article: Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis
Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis Open
Background Amid the turbulent nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, telepharmacy has shifted the paradigm of patient care by leveraging digital medicine. Government mandated lockdowns and norms of social distancing have further underscored the …
View article: Peer Review #1 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.1)" Open
Background.Amid the turbulent nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, telepharmacy has shifted the paradigm of patient care by leveraging digital medicine.Government mandated lockdowns and norms of social distancing has further underscored the ne…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.1)"
Peer Review #2 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.1)" Open
Background.Amid the turbulent nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, telepharmacy has shifted the paradigm of patient care by leveraging digital medicine.Government mandated lockdowns and norms of social distancing has further underscored the ne…
View article: Peer Review #2 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.2)"
Peer Review #2 of "Exploring the perception and readiness of Pharmacists towards telepharmacy implementation; a cross sectional analysis (v0.2)" Open
Background.Amid the turbulent nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, telepharmacy has shifted the paradigm of patient care by leveraging digital medicine.Government mandated lockdowns and norms of social distancing has further underscored the ne…
View article: Awareness of statin–food interactions using grapefruit as an example: a cross-sectional study in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
Awareness of statin–food interactions using grapefruit as an example: a cross-sectional study in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia Open
Objectives The purpose of this study is to assess patients’ knowledge regarding statin–grapefruit interactions, to identify any pertinent demographic characteristics that may influence knowledge of this drug–food interaction, and to identi…
View article: The Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Associated Factors and Their Consequences: A Cross Sectional Study in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
The Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Associated Factors and Their Consequences: A Cross Sectional Study in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia Open
(1) Background: Factors reported in literature associated with inappropriate prescribing of antimicrobials, such as physicians with less experience, uncertain diagnosis, and patient caregiver influences on physicians' decisions. Monitoring…
View article: Patterns of infections and antimicrobial drugs’ prescribing among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study
Patterns of infections and antimicrobial drugs’ prescribing among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia: a cross sectional study Open
Background Antimicrobial agents are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in pregnancy due to the increased susceptibility to infections during pregnancy. Antimicrobials can contribute to different maternal complications. Therefore, it …
View article: Adiposity and Cardiometabolic Risk assessment Among University Students in Saudi Arabia
Adiposity and Cardiometabolic Risk assessment Among University Students in Saudi Arabia Open
Overweight and obesity have become a significant health hazard among adolescents on account of quick growth in its occurrence rate and its common comorbidities like cardiometabolic disease (CMD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the p…
View article: <p>Renal Outcomes Associated with the Use of Non-Insulin Antidiabetic Pharmacotherapy: A Review of Current Evidence and Recommendations</p>
Renal Outcomes Associated with the Use of Non-Insulin Antidiabetic Pharmacotherapy: A Review of Current Evidence and Recommendations Open
More than half of the studies included in this review supported the renoprotective effects associated with the use of AD medications, particularly GLP-1A, SGLT2i, and some of the DPP4i. Further studies involving patients with various stage…