Publications by authors named "T M Tadross"

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  • This study investigates the prevalence and severity of premenstrual tension syndrome (PMT) symptoms among female university students and their impact on academic performance.
  • Conducted over six months with 251 participants in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, it found that 78.9% experienced PMT, and 90% reported a negative effect on their studies.
  • The results indicate a need for support and therapies to help manage PMT symptoms, improve academic performance, and enhance overall quality of life for female students.
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Prescription patterns of antidepressants have changed over the years with a shift towards newer antidepressants with better tolerability and safety. Polypharmacy is common in psychiatry settings. The study aimed to evaluate the antidepressant drug prescription pattern and polypharmacy in a psychiatry outpatient setting.

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The majority of the antipsychotic drugs are also known to interact with other co-administered drugs. Drug-drug interaction (DDI) reports among patients receiving antipsychotic medications are common. The study aims to identify the potential drug-drug, drug-tobacco, and drug-ethanol interactions associated with antipsychotics and significant predictors of potential DDIs (pDDIs).

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Background: Antidepressant medications are primarily used in the management of depression and various anxiety disorders. Antidepressant medications are known to cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Reporting ADRs can help in the rational use of medication and better patient drug management.

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