Outpatients satisfaction and perceptions toward pharmaceutical services in public and private hospitals in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsPatient satisfaction with pharmaceutical care services could be enhanced by involving pharmacists in patient-oriented training and informing patients about the role of pharmacists. Patient satisfaction in the evening shift might be improved by establishing a system for continuous evaluation and improvement of pharmaceutical care services in hospitals to ensure the highest quality of care for patients in addition to implementing technology such as electronic prescribing and medication management systems that can improve the accuracy and efficiency of pharmaceutical services in hospitals. (Source: Journal of Pharm...
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - September 28, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Assessment of practices and awareness regarding the disposal of unwanted pharmaceutical products among community pharmacies: a cross-sectional study in Palestine
The improper disposal of pharmaceutical preparations substantially threatens human health and environmental safety. Pharmacists are responsible for properly disposing of unwanted medications and educating pati... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - September 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lamees L. Nairat, Noor A. Abahri, Yosr A. Hamdan, Razan T. Abdel-khaliq, Sawsan M. Odeh, Shatha Abutaha, Samah W. Al-Jabi, Amer A. Koni, Amani S. Abushanab and Sa ’ed H. Zyoud Tags: Research Source Type: research

Alarmingly high prevalence of high-risk drug use among palestinian males: a cross-sectional study
The unique socioeconomic context in Palestine, characterized by political and economic tensions, creates conditions that facilitate the spread of illicit drug use among Palestinians. This paper presents findin... (Source: BMC Psychiatry)
Source: BMC Psychiatry - September 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Salwa Massad, Hadil Dalloul, Lina Adwan, Khalid Abu Saman, Rawan Kafri, Walaa Abu Alia, Marina Tucktuck and Lisa G. Johnston Tags: Research Source Type: research

Association of < em > IFNAR2 < /em > rs2236757 and < em > OAS3 < /em > rs10735079 Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to COVID-19 Infection and Severity in Palestine
In conclusion, our results revealed that the rs2236757A variant was associated with critical COVID-19 illness and dyspnea, whereas the rs10735079A variant was protective for muscle aches and sore throat.PMID:37745867 | PMC:PMC10517872 | DOI:10.1155/2023/9551163 (Source: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases)
Source: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammad Abdelhafez Abedelmajeed Nasereddin Omar Abu Shamma Rajaa Abed Raghida Sinnokrot Omar Marof Tariq Heif Zaid Erekat Amer Al-Jawabreh Suheir Ereqat Source Type: research

Systolic inter-arm blood pressure difference and estimated glomerular filtration rate in type 2 diabetic patients in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: Systolic IABPD did not exhibit an independent association with eGFR in T2DM patients. However, older age, a previous history of hypertension, and a longer duration of DM were all significantly associated with lower eGFR.PMID:37748114 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2023.2259927 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - September 25, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Raghad Sweity Khadeeja Fanoun Tareq Jarrar Bayan F Alqtishat Mohammad Abdelhafez Suheir Ereqat Source Type: research

Association of < em > IFNAR2 < /em > rs2236757 and < em > OAS3 < /em > rs10735079 Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to COVID-19 Infection and Severity in Palestine
In conclusion, our results revealed that the rs2236757A variant was associated with critical COVID-19 illness and dyspnea, whereas the rs10735079A variant was protective for muscle aches and sore throat.PMID:37745867 | PMC:PMC10517872 | DOI:10.1155/2023/9551163 (Source: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases)
Source: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammad Abdelhafez Abedelmajeed Nasereddin Omar Abu Shamma Rajaa Abed Raghida Sinnokrot Omar Marof Tariq Heif Zaid Erekat Amer Al-Jawabreh Suheir Ereqat Source Type: research

Systolic inter-arm blood pressure difference and estimated glomerular filtration rate in type 2 diabetic patients in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
CONCLUSIONS: Systolic IABPD did not exhibit an independent association with eGFR in T2DM patients. However, older age, a previous history of hypertension, and a longer duration of DM were all significantly associated with lower eGFR.PMID:37748114 | PMC:PMC10521340 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2023.2259927 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - September 25, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Raghad Sweity Khadeeja Fanoun Tareq Jarrar Bayan F Alqtishat Mohammad Abdelhafez Suheir Ereqat Source Type: research

Association of < em > IFNAR2 < /em > rs2236757 and < em > OAS3 < /em > rs10735079 Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to COVID-19 Infection and Severity in Palestine
In conclusion, our results revealed that the rs2236757A variant was associated with critical COVID-19 illness and dyspnea, whereas the rs10735079A variant was protective for muscle aches and sore throat.PMID:37745867 | PMC:PMC10517872 | DOI:10.1155/2023/9551163 (Source: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases)
Source: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mohammad Abdelhafez Abedelmajeed Nasereddin Omar Abu Shamma Rajaa Abed Raghida Sinnokrot Omar Marof Tariq Heif Zaid Erekat Amer Al-Jawabreh Suheir Ereqat Source Type: research