Publications by authors named "M A Abu Abeeleh"
Article Synopsis
- Drug therapy problems (DTPs) are frequently encountered in hospitalized patients, highlighting the important role of clinical pharmacists in assessing their frequency, causes, severity, and contributing factors in a general surgery ward in Jordan.
- This study involved a prospective observational approach, gathering data through pharmacist reviews and patient interviews, utilizing Cipolle's classification to identify and evaluate DTPs.
- Results indicated that 87.5% of the 80 patients experienced DTPs, with the average of 2.40 DTPs per patient, often linked to issues like needing additional therapy and incorrect dosages, particularly involving endocrine and cardiovascular drugs.
- Detecting these problems allows clinical pharmacists to improve patient care through medication reviews, ultimately reducing DTP incidence.
Background: Valvular heart disease (VHD) has a significant prevalence and mortality rate with surgical intervention continuing to be a cornerstone of therapy. We aim to report the outcome of patients undergoing heart valve surgery (HVS) in a low-volume center (LVC) in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC).
Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at the Jordan University Hospital (JUH), a tertiary teaching hospital in a developing country, between April 2014 and December 2019.
Investigating the Utility of the SOFA Score and Creating a Modified SOFA Score for Predicting Mortality in the Intensive Care Units in a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan.
Crit Care Res Pract
August 2023
Background: The utility of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score in predicting mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU) has been demonstrated before, but serial testing in various settings is required to validate and improve the score. This study examined the utility of the SOFA score in predicting mortality in Jordanian ICU patients and aimed to find a modified score that required fewer laboratory tests.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at Jordan University Hospital (JUH).
Background: Acute kidney damage (AKI) is among the most severe consequences observed in surgical intensive care units (SICUs). We aim to observe the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of acute kidney injury in SICU octogenarians.
Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at the SICU of Jordan University Hospital (JUH), a tertiary teaching hospital in a developing country, between January 2018 and December 2019.
Objectives: Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) represents the primary receptor for SARS-CoV-2 to enter endothelial cells, causing coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). In this study, we investigate the association between circulating ACE2 levels with the severity of COVID-19.
Methods: Serum ACE2 levels were measured in 144 COVID-19-positive subjects at hospital admission, and 123 COVID-19-negative control subjects.