Publications by authors named "Haifa Alghamdi"
This study investigates the development of novel nanocomposite films based on a blend of polyethylene oxide (PEO) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) loaded with varying weight percentages of copper cobaltite nanoparticles (CuCoO NPs). The primary objective was to fabricate these nanocomposites using a solution casting technique and explore the influence of CuCoO content on their structural, optical, electrical, and dielectric properties. Spinel-type CuCoO NPs were synthesized via the hydrothermal method and incorporated into the PEO/PVA blend.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Doxycycline is an antibiotic with known gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects. Esophagitis is the most pronounced among these effects, and might be associated with a prolonged duration of therapy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of esophagitis and other GI side effects in adults who received doxycycline for at least a month.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis article reviews conductive fabrics made with the conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS), their fabrication techniques, and their applications. PEDOT:PSS has attracted interest in smart textile technology due to its relatively high electrical conductivity, water dispersibility, ease of manufacturing, environmental stability, and commercial availability. Several methods apply PEDOT:PSS to textiles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Most common sought antibiotic-self treated infection globally is pharyngitis (sore throat). The aim of this study is to assess public's acceptance and potential use of Rapid Antigen Detection Test at community pharmacies in the diagnosis of bacterial pharyngitis in children prior to antibiotic dispensing in Saudi Arabia.
Method: A qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted on October 2017.