Publications by authors named "Rawand E Ahmad"
Background: Gabapentin is increasingly recognised for its potential for abuse, raising concerns within healthcare communities. Community pharmacists are on the front lines in identifying and addressing instances of gabapentin abuse, making their insights invaluable. This study aims to assess community pharmacists' experiences and perceptions regarding gabapentin abuse in Jordan.
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- - The study explores how community pharmacists in Jordan handle and understand Deanxit®, a medication for treating depression and anxiety, revealing significant malpractice in dispensing practices.
- - A survey of 75 pharmacies showed that over 70% of pharmacists would dispense Deanxit® inappropriately based on scenarios, with low knowledge scores indicating their lack of understanding about the medication's proper use.
- - Findings emphasize the need for better education and intervention strategies to improve pharmacists' knowledge and practices regarding Deanxit® to enhance patient care in Jordan.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with almost 10 million cancer-related deaths worldwide in 2020, so any investigation to prevent or cure this disease is very important. Spices have been studied widely in several countries to treat different diseases. However, studies that summarize the potential anticancer effect of spices used in Mediterranean diet are very limited.
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