Due to the huge number of drugs available and the rapid growth and change in drug information, healthcare professionals, especially physicians, frequently require reliable, easily accessible, rapid, and accurate reference sources to obtain the necessary drug information. Several sources of information are available for physicians to use and select from; however, the information-seeking behaviour of healthcare providers is varied, and this process can be challenging. In this study, Jordanian physicians were approached to evaluate the drug information they require, the sources of information they use, the perceived credibility of the sources, and the challenges they face when searching for the most accurate and current information about drugs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Despite the fact that smoking has been identified as a risk factor for respiratory diseases and lung infections, the relationship between smoking and coronavirus severity remains ambiguous. It is believed that smoking is a risk factor for pulmonary infections. However, the effect of smoking on COVID-19 patients is still controversial.
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