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DJ-1/PARK7 Protein

SOP; 200703820; Pharmaceutical Sciences Department; Abdallah, Jad; Mihoub, Mouadh; Richarme, Gilbert; jabdallah@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University (Springer, )

ABCB1 (P-glycoprotein) and blood-brain barrier

Milane, Aline; Vautier, S.; Fernandez, C.

ABCB1 (MDR1/P-glycoprotein) is an ATP-dependant transmenbrane protein widely expressed in human organs, protecting them against xenobiotics. ABCB1 is involved in drug pharmacokinetics: at the blood-brain barrier level, due ...

Simple liquid chromatographic determination of minocycline in brain and plasma

Milane, A.; Fernandez, C.; Bensimon, G.; Meininger, V.; SOP; 200904164; Pharmaceutical Sciences Department; aline.milane@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

A new high-performance liquid chromatography assay was developed for the determination of minocycline in plasma and brain. A solid–liquid extraction procedure was coupled with a reversed-phase HPLC system. The system ...

277. Use of the minute paper as a large-classroom assessment technique in pharmacotherapy modules

Karaoui, Lamis; SOP; 200101817; Pharmacy Practice Department; lamis.karaoui@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

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Karaoui, Lamis; Samah, Tawil; SOP; 200101817; Pharmacy Practice Department; lamis.karaoui@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Perceived skill challenges and possible solutions for ACCP EDTR PRN members accomplishing scholarly activity.

Karaoui, Lamis; Clements, Jennifer N.; Hartzler, Melody L.; Franks, Amy; Sprunger, Tracy; Steinke, Souglas; Denetclaw, Tina; SOP; 200101817; Pharmacy Practice Department; lamis.karaoui@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Prescription errors with chemotherapy

Saad, Aline; Der-Nigoghossiam, Caroline A.; Njeim, Rachel; Sakr, Riwa; Salameh, Pascale; Massoud, Marcel; SOP; 200703818; Pharmacy Practice Department; aline.saad@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Background: Despite the existence of established guidelines advocating the use and value of chemotherapy order templates, chemotherapy orders are still handwritten in many hospitals in Lebanon. This manuscript describes ...

Mapping of the biomedical literature evaluation competencies based on pharmacy students’ feedback

Saad, Aline; Nasser, Soumana C.; Karaoui, Lamis R.; SOP; 200703818; 199231640; 200101817; Pharmacy Practice Department; aline.saad@lau.edu.lb; soumana.nasser@lau.edu.lb; lamis.karaoui@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Background This study aims to map the learned curriculum based on students’ feedback regarding the biomedical literature evaluation competencies in a pharmacy curriculum, to evaluate teaching methods and to report ...

Completion of therapeutic and safety monitoring tests in Lebanese outpatients on chronic medications

Ramia, Elsy; Zeenny, Rony; SOP; 200302267; Pharmacy Practice Department; elsy.ramia@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Purpose To evaluate the appropriateness of laboratory-test monitoring recommended for patients on chronic medication therapies in the Lebanese community setting. Patients and methods In October 2011, all outpatients ...

Assessment of patients’ knowledge and practices regarding their medication use and risks in Lebanon

Ramia, Elsy; Zeenny, Rony M.; Salameh, Pascale; SOP; 200302267; Pharmacy Practice Department; elsy.ramia@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Background Patients’ knowledge of their medications play a pivotal role in their disease management. Objective Assess the knowledge and practices of Lebanese outpatients regarding their own medication use and risks. Setting ...

Implications of an inpatient warfarin dosing nomogram on safety outcomes post-discharge

Chamoun, Nibal; Donovan, Jennifer L.; Klugman, Robert; Gore, Joel; Salameh, Pascale; Tan, Maich T.; C. Gabriela, Macias

Many hospitals have implemented warfarin dosing nomograms to improve patient safety. To our knowledge, no study has assessed the impact inpatient warfarin initiation has in both medical and surgical patients, on safety ...

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Chamoun, Nibal R.; Hachem, Ahmad A.; Hariri, Essa H.; Lteif, Christelle; Naja, Ahmad S.; Sarkis, George A.; Ghanem, Georges Y.; Haddad, Elie K.; SOP; 200201071; Pharmacy Practice Department; nibal.chamoun@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Background : Transcatheter aortic valve implantation(TAVI) has recently emerged as a therapeuticalternative for high-risk surgical patients with severe symptomaticaortic valve stenosis and has been shown to improveclinical ...

Appropriate use of fluoroquinolones in a Lebanese tertiary medical center

Kabbara, W.; Rahbany, P.; Al-Natour, S.; SOP; 200104485; Pharmacy Practice Department; wissam.kabbara@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Lebanese pharmacy students respond to the Syrian refugees’ health needs as part of their curiculum

El Khoury, G.

Misconceptions and malpractices toward antibiotic use in childhood upper respiratory tract infections among a cohort of lebanese parents

El Khoury, Ghada; Ramia, Elsy; Salameh, Pascale; SOP; 200104046; 200302267; Pharmacy Practice Department; ghada.khoury@lau.edu.lb; elsy.ramia@lau.edu.lb; Lebanese American University

Antimicrobial resistance is an emerging global health threat. Misuse and abuse of antibiotics are of particular concern in the pediatric population. Since management of childhood illnesses depends considerably on parents’ ...

Filgrastim use

Saab, YB; Sharaf, L; Bizri, A

Trends of acetaminophen overuse among ambulatory patients in Lebanon

Ramadan, Wijdan H.; El Khoury, Ghada M.; Kabbara, Wissam K.; El Kassis, Joanna S.

Acetaminophen (APAP), also known as paracetamol, is used by millions of people worldwide for its antipyretic and analgesic properties. At therapeutic doses, APAP is effective and safe. However, the long-term use and the ...

Patterns of use of dry powder inhalers versus pressurized metered-dose inhalers devices in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma:

Ramdan, Wijdan H.; Sarkis, Aline T.

Numerous patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma do not use inhaler devices properly, which can contribute to poor disease control. The objective of this study is to assess the technical and ...

Environmental management practices in the Lebanese pharmaceutical industries:

Ramadan, W.; Nakkash, R.; Massoud, May A.; Makarem, N.

This research attempts to provide an understanding of the Lebanese pharmaceutical industries’ environmental management strategies, priorities, and perceptions as well as drivers, barriers, and incentives regarding the ...

Enzalutamide for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Ramdan, Wijdan H.; Kabbara, Wissam K.; Al Masri, Hiba S. Al Basiouni

Objective To review and evaluate current literature on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug enzalutamide (XTANDI®) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Data sources Literature ...

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