281 results match your criteria: "RAK Medical and Health Sciences University.[Affiliation]"
SAGE Open Nurs
May 2024
Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Introduction: Monkeypox (mpox) is an evolving infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). On July 23, 2022, the WHO declared the recent mpox outbreaks a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), which terminated on May 11, 2023. As of July 11, 2023, 88,288 confirmed cases and 149 deaths have been reported from 112 countries and territories.
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May 2024
Department of Pharmaceutics, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, RAS, Al-Khaimah, UAE.
The main goal of the study was to improve the compliance and convenience of patients by designing and development of an immediate release (IR) fixed-dose combination (Clopidogrel bisulphate and Aspirin) tablets. The proposed combination product utilizes Clopidogrel to protect the moisture-sensitive aspirin component, enhancing its stability against atmospheric conditions. Response-surface approach (Design Expert vs.
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May 2024
RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
The objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the mean age at which permanent teeth erupt in school-going children. This cross-sectional study at RAK College of Dental Sciences, UAE, involved 89 children aged 6-14 years. Erupted teeth in the mouth were included.
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May 2024
Department of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Purpose: This study seeks to investigate the impact of co-administering either a Prostaglandin EP2 receptor agonist or an EP1 receptor antagonist alone with a low dose BMP7 on in vitro healing process, collagen content and maturation of human osteoblasts.
Methodology: Human osteoblast cells were used in this study. These cells were cultured and subjected to different concentrations of Prostaglandin EP2 receptor agonist, EP1 receptor antagonist, BMP7, Control (Ct) (Vehicle alone), and various combinations treatments.
SAGE Open Med
May 2024
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Introduction: Healthcare professionals' awareness of adverse drug reaction reporting and pharmacovigilance practices differ by country. The study assesses healthcare professionals' knowledge, practice, and potential barriers to pharmacovigilance-related practices and reporting adverse drug reaction.
Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was conducted in government and private healthcare settings.
BMJ Open Qual
May 2024
RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Background: Patient safety is crucial in dentistry, yet it has received delayed recognition compared with other healthcare fields. This literature review assesses the current state of patient safety in dentistry, investigates the reasons for the delay, and offers recommendations for enhancing patient safety in dental practices, dental schools, and hospitals.
Methods: The review incorporates a thorough analysis of existing literature on patient safety in dentistry.
SAGE Open Nurs
May 2024
RAK College of Nursing, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Introduction: Clinical competence is a pre-requisite for every student nurse to showcase their proficiency in providing quality nursing care. Effective clinical experience during the study period plays a pivotal role in developing clinical competence among nursing students. Hence, the purpose of the study was to find the effectiveness of high fidelity simulation (HFS) on clinical competence among nursing students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Surg Case Rep
June 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Introduction And Importance: Aliments such as congenital conditions, pathological, and iatrogenic circumstances may result in mandibular defects that can severely disturb the patients' oral health, functions (mastication, speech), aesthetics, and quality of life and present a rehabilitating challenge.
Case Presentation: we present a multidisciplinary treatment approach for three cases presented with mandibular resection as a consequence of cystic, benign, and malignant tumour eradication that were rehabilitated with immediately loaded fixed corticobasal implant-supported prostheses and a follow-up period of 5,5 and 4 years. The reported cases present with excellent implant survival, along with healthy peri-implant tissues, stable prostheses, enhanced speech, chewing ability, aesthetics, superior patient satisfaction, and improved overall self-esteem.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
April 2024
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru 570015, India.
Cerebral malaria (CM), a severe neurological pathology caused by infection, poses a significant global health threat and has a high mortality rate. Conventional therapeutics cannot cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) efficiently. Therefore, finding effective treatments remains challenging.
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October 2024
Department of Operative Dentistry, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
In recent years, the field of regenerative dentistry has garnered considerable attention for its focus on restoring and renewing damaged dental tissue. This narrative review explores the potential of bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7) and its diverse applications in the regeneration of dental tissue. Recently, significant efforts have been made to understand BMP7's role in advancing regenerative dentistry.
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April 2024
College of Nursing, University of Raparin, Rania, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
Introduction And Objective: Mobile health applications (mHealth) can bring revolutionary changes to health care by making it more accessible, cost-effective, and efficient. The successful adoption of mHealth is largely determined by its acceptance by providers and end users. The acceptance of mHealth among nursing students, who are the future nurses, needs to be understood.
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June 2024
College of Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE.
Aims: Hand hygiene (HH) is an essential practice to evade the transmission of germs and minimize community-acquired infections. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of HH and other health and safety measures before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. in university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Biol Macromol
May 2024
Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India. Electronic address:
In the ever-evolving landscape of tissue engineering, medicated biotextiles have emerged as a game-changer. These remarkable textiles have garnered significant attention for their ability to craft tissue scaffolds that closely mimic the properties of natural tissues. This comprehensive review delves into the realm of medicated protein and polysaccharide-based biotextiles, exploring a diverse array of fabric materials.
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June 2024
College of Pharmacy, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates; Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Campus, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK. Electronic address:
Life Sci
June 2024
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States. Electronic address:
Liposomes, as a colloidal drug delivery system dating back to the 1960s, remain a focal point of extensive research and stand as a highly efficient drug delivery method. The amalgamation of technological and biological advancements has propelled their evolution, elevating them to their current status. The key attributes of biodegradability and biocompatibility have been instrumental in driving substantial progress in liposome development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Pharm Bioallied Sci
February 2024
Department of Pedodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Objective: This study sought to determine the relationship between right ventricular (RV) function and clinical variables and prognosis in individuals with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) utilizing strain imaging.
Materials And Methods: A prospective observational research involving 150 patients who had been admitted with AMI was carried out. Utilizing two-dimensional speckle-tracking strain imaging, RV function was assessed.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
February 2024
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Maxillary crowding is a common orthodontic issue that can impact a patient's oral health and overall well-being. The timing of orthodontic treatment plays a crucial role in achieving optimal results.
Materials And Methods: Thirty patients who received early intervention with palatal expansion (Group A) and 30 patients who underwent late orthodontic treatment (Group B) were included in this study.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
February 2024
Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Class II malocclusions are a common dental issue characterized by the misalignment of the upper and lower teeth. Early orthodontic treatment is often considered to correct these malocclusions, but its long-term effectiveness remains unclear.
Materials And Methods: In this study, we examined the impact of early orthodontic treatment on the long-term stability of Class II malocclusions.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
February 2024
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Background: Orthognathic surgery is a surgical procedure performed to correct severe jaw misalignments that can affect a patient's facial aesthetics and functional occlusion. While the primary goal of orthognathic surgery is to improve functional outcomes and facial appearance, it is essential to assess patient satisfaction as a crucial aspect of overall treatment success.
Materials And Methods: Patient selection: We conducted a prospective study involving 50 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
February 2024
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, RKDF Dental College and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Unlabelled: COVID-19, the Ecumenical Pandemic that hit Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in 2019 has instigated an emergency situation all over the globe. Current scientific corroborations highlighted the role of zoonotic cross-over species transmission for the spread of the deadly virus SARSCoV2. The proposition of ABO blood grouping to susceptibility for various infectious diseases has been documented in the past since blood group antigens constitute polymorphic traits that are inherited among humans, therefore are frequent targets in epidemiological studies.
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May 2024
Marmara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Objective: Academic resilience, a critical determinant of academic achievement, is affected by various factors. There is a paucity of large-scale international assessments of academic resilience among pharmacy students. Therefore, this study aimed to assess academic resilience among pharmacy students in 12 countries and to evaluate factors associated with their academic resilience levels.
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April 2024
Department of Pharmaceutics, Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad, Iraq.
Nucleic acid vaccines (NAVs) have the potential to be economical, safe, and efficacious. Furthermore, just the chosen antigen in the pathogen is the target of the immune responses brought on by NAVs. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment shows great promise for nucleic acid-based vaccines, such as DNA (as plasmids) and RNA (as messenger RNA [mRNA]).
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March 2024
Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Gynecology, Latifa Women and Children Hospital, Dubai, UAE.
Introduction: Menstruation is a developmental milestone and usually marks healthy and normal pubertal changes in females. Menarche refers to the onset of first menstruation in a female. The causes of primary amenorrhea include outflow tract abnormalities, resistant endometrium, primary ovarian insufficiency, and disorders of the hypothalamus, pituitary, or other endocrine glands.
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February 2024
Internal Medicine, Good Samaritan Hospital, Bakersfield, USA.
Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is a prolonged fever lasting several weeks without an identifiable cause despite extensive medical evaluation. Many a time, its cause remains largely unknown even after collecting a detailed medical history, conducting comprehensive physical assessments, and performing various standard laboratory tests and imaging procedures. This case series presents two cases of pyrexia of unknown origin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Biol Macromol
April 2024
Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India. Electronic address:
In the realm of modern medicine, tissue engineering and regeneration stands as a beacon of hope, offering the promise of restoring form and function to damaged or diseased organs and tissues. Central to this revolutionary field are biological macromolecules-nature's own blueprints for regeneration. The growing interest in bio-derived macromolecules and their composites is driven by their environmentally friendly qualities, renewable nature, minimal carbon footprint, and widespread availability in our ecosystem.
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