Search Results - "I. Al‐Azzam, Sayer"

Self‐medication among pregnant women attending outpatients' clinics in northern Jordan‐a cross‐sectional study by Alsous, Mervat M., I. Al‐Azzam, Sayer, Nusair, Mohammad B., Alnahar, Saja A., Obeidat, Nail A.

“…Self‐medication can facilitate patients’ access to medicinal products, save time, and reduce financial and health‐care service use burden. On the other hand,…”
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Health literacy and related health behaviour: a community‐based cross‐sectional study from a developing country by Karasneh, Reema A., Al‐Azzam, Sayer I., Alzoubi, Karem H., Rababah, Lana K., Muflih, Suhaib M.

“…Objectives The concept of health literacy (HL) is globally evolving, and understanding its nature and impact is essential for disease prevention and treatment…”
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Medication errors in outpatient pharmacies: comparison of an electronic and a paper‐based prescription system by Ababneh, Mera A., Al‐Azzam, Sayer I., Alzoubi, Karem H., Rababa'h, Abeer M.

“…Objectives Medication errors are among the most common medical errors. They can result in mortality, morbidity and additional healthcare costs. Surveillance of…”
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Ciprofloxacin-Induced Antibacterial Activity Is Attenuated by Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors by Masadeh, Majed M., PhD, Alzoubi, Karem H., PhD, Khabour, Omar F, Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Msc

“…Abstract Background Ciprofloxacin is a commonly used antibiotic for urinary tract infection that interacts with bacterial topoisomerases leading to oxidative…”
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Knowledge and awareness about human papillomavirus infection and its vaccination among women in Arab communities by Alsous, Mervat M., Ali, Ahlam A., Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Abdel Jalil, Mariam H., Al-Obaidi, Hala J., Al-abbadi, Esraa I., Hussain, Zainab K., Jirjees, Feras J.

“…Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most common types of cancer that affect females worldwide with hundreds of thousands of women dying annually due to this…”
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Evaluating kidney function and the associated risk factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Jordan by Al-Momany, Abass, Almomani, Ensaf Y, Almomani, Huda Y, Al-Azzam, Sayer I, Qablan, Ahmad

“…BackgroundThe diabetes prevalence is escalating in Jordan; as a consequence, the risk of developing diabetic kidney diseases is also increasing.ObjectiveThis…”
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Response to impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia in a study protocol by Almomani, Huda Y., Pascual, Carlos Rodriguez, Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Ahmadi, Keivan

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The prevalence and severity of potential drug-drug interactions among adult polypharmacy patients at outpatient clinics in Jordan by Nusair, Mohammad B., Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Arabyat, Rasha M., Amawi, Haneen A., Alzoubi, Karem H., Rabah, Asma A.

“…To assess the prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions (pDDIs) among polypharmacy patients in Jordan using Lexicomp®. Additionally, this study aims to…”
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Utilization Patterns and Risk of Adverse Events due to Drug-Drug Interactions among Elderly Patients: A Study from Jordan by Al-Azayzih, Ahmad, Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Alzoubi, Karem H., Jarab, Anan S., Kharaba, Zelal, Al-Rifai, Rami H., Alnajjar, Munther S.

“…Worldwide, the prescribing pattern of the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) has increased. They are considered highly effective medications in…”
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Community pharmacists’ knowledge and awareness about isotretinoin therapy and its dispensing practice in Jordan by Jarab, Anan S., Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Al-Mutairi, Shriefa, Abu Heshmeh, Shrouq, Mukattash, Tareq L., AL-Qerem, Walid, Beiram, Rami, Aburuz, Salah

“…A validated self-reported questionnaire was used to evaluate pharmacists' knowledge about isotretinoin and their awareness of isotretinoin dispensing practice…”
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Evaluation of the effect of pentoxifylline on sleep-deprivation induced memory impairment by Alzoubi, Karem. H., Khabour, Omar. F., Tashtoush, Noor H., Al-azzam, Sayer I., Mhaidat, Nizar M.

“…ABSTRACT In this study, we examined the ability of Pentoxifylline (PTX) to prevent sleep deprivation induced memory impairment probably through decreasing…”
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Smartphone applications for sleep tracking: rating and perceptions about behavioral change among users by Karasneh, Reema A., Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Alzoubi, Karem H., Hawamdeh, Sahar, Jarab, Anan S., Nusair, Mohammad B.

“…Introduction This study aims to assess existing sleep apps for mobile phones to determine the perceived effect of these applications on user’s attitudes,…”
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Vitamin B12 protects against DNA damage induced by hydrochlorothiazide by Alzoubi, Karem H., Bayraktar, Erva, Khabour, Omar, Al-Azzam, Sayer I.

“…DNA damage induced by hydrochlorothiazide was previously reported in cultured human lymphocytes. In this study, we aimed to investigate the harmful effects of…”
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Smartphone Applications for Period Tracking: Rating and Behavioral Change among Women Users by Muflih, Suhaib M., Alzoubi, Karem H., Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Karasneh, Reema A., Hawamdeh, Sahar S.

“…Background. The use of mobile apps for health and well-being has grown exponentially in the last decade, as such apps were reported to be ideal platforms for…”
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Metformin Eased Cognitive Impairment Induced by Chronic L-methionine Administration: Potential Role of Oxidative Stress by Alzoubi, Karem H, Khabour, Omar F, Al-Azzam, Sayer I, Tashtoush, Murad H, Mhaidat, Nizar M

“…Chronic administration of L-methionine leads to memory impairment, which is attributed to increase in the level of oxidative stress in the brain. On the other…”
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Knowledge, practices, and patterns of data confidentiality among pharmacists in a developing country by Gharaibeh, Lobna, Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Alzoubi, Karem H., Karasneh, Reema A., Abu-Farha, Rana

“…Increased application of electronic health information systems led to the buildup of patient information and facilitated access to this data. Consequently, the…”
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Exploring Information Available to and Used by Physicians on Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance in Jordan by Karasneh, Reema A, Al-Azzam, Sayer I, Ababneh, Mera A, Basheti, Iman A, Al-Azzeh, Ola, Al Sharie, Sarah, Conway, Barbara R, Aldeyab, Mamoon A

“…Evidence based information sources for physicians are needed for informed antibiotic prescribing practices. The aim of this study was to explore physicians'…”
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Knowledge and views of parents regarding ethical aspects of medical research among their children in Jordan by Almomani, Basima A., Al‐Azzam, Sayer I., Al‐Shatnawi, Samah F.

“…Objectives Appropriate ethical framework should be considered when research involves children. The purpose of this study was to investigate parental knowledge…”
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Prescribers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors on Antibiotics, Antibiotic Use and Antibiotic Resistance in Jordan by Karasneh, Reema A., Al-Azzam, Sayer I., Ababneh, Mera, Al-Azzeh, Ola, Al-Batayneh, Ola B., Muflih, Suhaib M., Khasawneh, Mohammad, Khassawneh, Abdo-Rahman M., Khader, Yousef S., Conway, Barbara R., Aldeyab, Mamoon A.

“…More research is needed on the drivers of irrational antibiotic prescribing among healthcare professionals and to ensure effective prescribing and an adequate…”
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Public knowledge and awareness of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors: a cross-sectional study of 1000 Jordanians by Mukattash, Tareq L., Shara, Mohd, Jarab, Anan S., Al-Azzam, Sayer I, Almaaytah, Ammar, Al Hamarneh, Yazid N.

“…Objective  To assess the level of the current knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Jordan's general public, their behaviour…”
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