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  1. Article ; Online: Global drug shortages due to COVID-19: Impact on patient care and mitigation strategies.

    Badreldin, Hisham A / Atallah, Bassam

    Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP

    2020  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 1946–1949

    Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) arising from Wuhan, China, is currently outbreaking worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. COVID-19 could cause a wide range of symptoms ranging from self-limiting ...

    Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) arising from Wuhan, China, is currently outbreaking worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. COVID-19 could cause a wide range of symptoms ranging from self-limiting fever, sore throat, and cough to more severe symptoms that could lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome. As a result of the lockdown and increased demand, drug shortages could become a growing global issue. This article aims to shed light on the potential impact of drug shortages as a result of this pandemic on patient outcomes and the role of pharmacists and pharmacy policymakers in alleviating this emerging problem.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/virology ; Humans ; Patient Care ; Pharmaceutical Preparations/supply & distribution ; Pharmaceutical Services/organization & administration ; Pharmacists/organization & administration ; Policy Making ; Professional Role
    Chemical Substances Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2192059-X
    ISSN 1934-8150 ; 1551-7411
    ISSN (online) 1934-8150
    ISSN 1551-7411
    DOI 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.05.017
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  2. Article ; Online: Abelacimab: A leap forward in anticoagulation with FXI and FXIa Inhibition.

    Badreldin, Hisham A / Alsuhebany, Nada / Alzahrani, Mohammed / Alshehri, Abdulmajeed M / Aldoughaim, Maha / Alqifari, Saleh / Yassin, Omar / Alfehaid, Lama / Alqahtani, Tariq

    Current research in pharmacology and drug discovery

    2024  Volume 6, Page(s) 100179

    Abstract: Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) have revolutionized the treatment of thromboembolic disorders, offering targeted, effective, and safer alternatives to traditional anticoagulants like heparins and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). Despite their benefits, ... ...

    Abstract Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) have revolutionized the treatment of thromboembolic disorders, offering targeted, effective, and safer alternatives to traditional anticoagulants like heparins and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). Despite their benefits, DOACs have drawbacks, including an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and unsuitability for patients with mechanical heart valves. Recent research has highlighted Factor XI (FXI) as a promising anticoagulation target due to its significant role in pathological thrombosis and minor involvement in normal hemostasis. Abelacimab, an antibody that inhibits FXI, has shown potential in transforming anticoagulation therapy by sparing hemostasis. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of abelacimab, examining its clinical pharmacology and its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. It scrutinizes abelacimab's safety profile and key monitoring parameters. The current evidence supporting its use and potential future research strengthening its position in anticoagulant therapy is also discussed. The objective is to enhance understanding and contribute to discussions around developing safer anticoagulants, particularly for patients at risk for thrombosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-14
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2590-2571
    ISSN (online) 2590-2571
    DOI 10.1016/j.crphar.2024.100179
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  3. Article: Clinical Pharmacy Faculty Provision of Direct Patient Care, Challenges, and Opportunities.

    Korayem, Ghazwa B / Alqahtani, Lama Ali / Alsulaiman, Sultanah Hisham / Alhammad, Abdullah M / Badreldin, Hisham A / Alkhudair, Nora / Al Sulaiman, Khalid / Aljuhani, Ohoud

    Frontiers in medicine

    2023  Volume 10, Page(s) 1143576

    Abstract: Background: The quadripartite mission of clinical track faculty members involves research, teaching, services, and direct patient care. However, the extent of faculty involvement in direct patient care remains a challenge. Thus, the study's objective is ...

    Abstract Background: The quadripartite mission of clinical track faculty members involves research, teaching, services, and direct patient care. However, the extent of faculty involvement in direct patient care remains a challenge. Thus, the study's objective is to evaluate the effort spent on direct patient care by clinical faculty of pharmacy schools in Saudi Arabia (S.A.) and identify factors that hinder or facilitate providing direct patient care services.
    Methods: This multi-institutional, cross-sectional questionnaire study conducted between July 2021 and March 2022 involved several pharmacy schools' clinical pharmacy faculty members in S.A. The primary outcome was the percentage of time/effort spent on patient care services and other academic responsibilities. The secondary outcomes were the factors affecting the effort spent on direct patient care and the barriers preventing the provision of clinical services.
    Results: A total of 44 faculty members took the survey. The percentage of effort spent on clinical education was highest at a median (IQR) of 37.5 (30, 50), followed by that spent on patient care [19 (10, 28.75)]. The percentages of effort spent on education and the length of academic experience were negatively associated with efforts spent on direct patient care. The most commonly reported barrier affecting fulfilling patient care duties was the lack of a clear practice policy (68%).
    Conclusion: Although most clinical pharmacy faculty members were involved in direct patient care, half of them devoted only 20% or less of their time to it. An effective effort allocation for clinical faculty duties will require the development of a clinical faculty workload model that sets realistic expectations about the time spent on clinical and non-clinical duties.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2775999-4
    ISSN 2296-858X
    ISSN 2296-858X
    DOI 10.3389/fmed.2023.1143576
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  4. Article ; Online: Global drug shortages due to COVID-19

    Badreldin, Hisham A. / Atallah, Bassam

    Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy ; ISSN 1551-7411

    Impact on patient care and mitigation strategies

    2020  

    Keywords Pharmaceutical Science ; Pharmacy ; covid19
    Language English
    Publisher Elsevier BV
    Publishing country us
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.05.017
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  5. Article: Global drug shortages due to COVID-19: Impact on patient care and mitigation strategies

    Badreldin, Hisham A / Atallah, Bassam

    Res. soc. adm. pharm

    Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) arising from Wuhan, China, is currently outbreaking worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. COVID-19 could cause a wide range of symptoms ranging from self-limiting ...

    Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) arising from Wuhan, China, is currently outbreaking worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. COVID-19 could cause a wide range of symptoms ranging from self-limiting fever, sore throat, and cough to more severe symptoms that could lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome. As a result of the lockdown and increased demand, drug shortages could become a growing global issue. This article aims to shed light on the potential impact of drug shortages as a result of this pandemic on patient outcomes and the role of pharmacists and pharmacy policymakers in alleviating this emerging problem.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #306320
    Database COVID19

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  6. Article ; Online: What the near Future Holds for Sacubitril/Valsartan: A Summary of Major Ongoing Studies.

    Badreldin, Hisham A / Aldosari, Nasser / Alnashwan, Lama / Almutairi, Taif / Yousif, Nada / Alsulaiman, Khalid / Aljuhani, Ohoud / Hafiz, Awatif / Alshaya, Omar

    Journal of cardiovascular development and disease

    2022  Volume 9, Issue 2

    Abstract: Early research on neprilysin inhibition showed that sacubitril/valsartan, a combination of the valsartan and the neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril, was superior to enalapril in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in the ... ...

    Abstract Early research on neprilysin inhibition showed that sacubitril/valsartan, a combination of the valsartan and the neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril, was superior to enalapril in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in the PARADIGM-HF study in 2014. Therefore, for patients with HFrEF, worldwide recommendations have been reformed to include sacubitril/valsartan. In addition, sacubitril/valsartan has been investigated in other cardiovascular disease states, such as patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and following myocardial infarction (MI) events. In February 2021, the FDA expanded the indication use of sacubitril/valsartan to include the HFpEF patient population based on the results of the PARAGON-HF trial. However, randomized clinical trials post-MI did not show promising results. Sacubitril/valsartan is currently being investigated in many other cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular conditions. This review aims to shed light and summarize the ongoing sacubitril/valsartan registered studies on the United States National Library of Medicine clinical trials registry.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2777082-5
    ISSN 2308-3425 ; 2308-3425
    ISSN (online) 2308-3425
    ISSN 2308-3425
    DOI 10.3390/jcdd9020054
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  7. Article ; Online: Thrombolytic therapy in cardiac arrest caused by cardiac etiologies or presumed pulmonary embolism: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Alshaya, Omar A / Alshaya, Abdulrahman I / Badreldin, Hisham A / Albalawi, Sarah T / Alghonaim, Sarah T / Al Yami, Majed S

    Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis

    2022  Volume 6, Issue 4, Page(s) e12745

    Abstract: Background: Many cardiac arrest cases are encountered annually worldwide, with poor survival. The use of systemic thrombolysis during cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the treatment of cardiac arrest remains controversial.: Objectives: Evaluate the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Many cardiac arrest cases are encountered annually worldwide, with poor survival. The use of systemic thrombolysis during cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the treatment of cardiac arrest remains controversial.
    Objectives: Evaluate the safety and efficacy of systemic thrombolysis in patients with cardiac arrest due to presumed or confirmed pulmonary embolism or cardiac etiology.
    Methods: We searched the PubMed and Cochrane databases from inception through April 2021 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials and observational studies. The primary efficacy and safety outcomes were survival to hospital discharge and reported bleeding, respectively. Sensitivity analysis was performed on the basis of study design and etiology of cardiac arrest.
    Results: Eleven studies were included, with 4696 patients (1178 patients received systemic thrombolysis, and 3518 patients received traditional therapy). There was a higher rate of survival to hospital discharge in patients who received systemic thrombolysis versus no systemic thrombolysis (risk ratio [RR], 1.35; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.95-1.91). There were also higher rates of survival at 24 hours (RR, 1.24; 95% CI, 0.97-1.59) and hospital admission (RR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.04-2.24), and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) (RR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.05-1.71) with the use of systemic thrombolysis. Impacts on survival to discharge and survival at 24 hours were not statistically significant. Patients receiving systemic thrombolysis had a 65% increase in bleeding events compared with no systemic thrombolysis (RR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.20-2.27).
    Conclusion: Systemic thrombolysis in cardiac arrest did not improve survival to hospital discharge and led to more bleeding events. However, it increased the rates of hospital admission and ROSC achievement.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2475-0379
    ISSN (online) 2475-0379
    DOI 10.1002/rth2.12745
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  8. Article ; Online: The emergent role of artificial intelligence, natural learning processing, and large language models in higher education and research.

    Alqahtani, Tariq / Badreldin, Hisham A / Alrashed, Mohammed / Alshaya, Abdulrahman I / Alghamdi, Sahar S / Bin Saleh, Khalid / Alowais, Shuroug A / Alshaya, Omar A / Rahman, Ishrat / Al Yami, Majed S / Albekairy, Abdulkareem M

    Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP

    2023  Volume 19, Issue 8, Page(s) 1236–1242

    Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various domains, including education and research. Natural language processing (NLP) techniques and large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 and BARD have significantly advanced our comprehension and ... ...

    Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various domains, including education and research. Natural language processing (NLP) techniques and large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 and BARD have significantly advanced our comprehension and application of AI in these fields. This paper provides an in-depth introduction to AI, NLP, and LLMs, discussing their potential impact on education and research. By exploring the advantages, challenges, and innovative applications of these technologies, this review gives educators, researchers, students, and readers a comprehensive view of how AI could shape educational and research practices in the future, ultimately leading to improved outcomes. Key applications discussed in the field of research include text generation, data analysis and interpretation, literature review, formatting and editing, and peer review. AI applications in academics and education include educational support and constructive feedback, assessment, grading, tailored curricula, personalized career guidance, and mental health support. Addressing the challenges associated with these technologies, such as ethical concerns and algorithmic biases, is essential for maximizing their potential to improve education and research outcomes. Ultimately, the paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discussion about the role of AI in education and research and highlight its potential to lead to better outcomes for students, educators, and researchers.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Artificial Intelligence ; Learning ; Educational Status ; Students ; Curriculum
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2192059-X
    ISSN 1934-8150 ; 1551-7411
    ISSN (online) 1934-8150
    ISSN 1551-7411
    DOI 10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.05.016
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  9. Article ; Online: Practical Guide for Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Reversal in Clinical Practice.

    Aldhaeefi, Mohammed / Badreldin, Hisham A / Alsuwayyid, Faisal / Alqahtani, Tariq / Alshaya, Omar / Al Yami, Majed S / Bin Saleh, Khalid / Al Harbi, Shmeylan A / Alshaya, Abdulrahman I

    Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 1

    Abstract: In recent years, anticoagulant and antiplatelet use have increased over the past years for the prevention and treatment of several cardiovascular conditions. Due to the rising use of antithrombotic medications and the complexity of specific clinical ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, anticoagulant and antiplatelet use have increased over the past years for the prevention and treatment of several cardiovascular conditions. Due to the rising use of antithrombotic medications and the complexity of specific clinical cases requiring such therapies, bleeding remains the primary concern among patients using antithrombotics. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) include rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban, and betrixaban. Direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) include argatroban, bivalirudin, and dabigatran. DOACs are associated with lower rates of fatal, life-threatening, and significant bleeding risks compared to those of warfarin. The immediate reversal of these agents can be indicated in an emergency setting. Antithrombotic reversal recommendations are still in development. Vitamin K and prothrombin complex concentrate (PCCs) can be used for warfarin reversal. Andexanet alfa and idarucizumab are specific reversal agents for DOACs and DTIs, respectively. Protamine sulfate is the solely approved reversal agent for unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). However, there are no specific reversal agents for antiplatelets. This article aims to provide a practical guide for clinicians regarding the reversal of anticoagulants and antiplatelets in clinical practice based on the most recent studies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-11
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2737194-3
    ISSN 2226-4787 ; 2226-4787
    ISSN (online) 2226-4787
    ISSN 2226-4787
    DOI 10.3390/pharmacy11010034
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  10. Article ; Online: Successful utilization of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and dexamethasone in a patient with total artificial heart and COVID-19: A case report.

    Alowais, Shuroug A / Bosaeed, Mohammed / Saleh, Khalid Bin / AlQahtani, Hajar / Selimovic, Nedim / Ahmed, Husnat / Alghamdi, Abdullah A / Hussain, Arif / Badreldin, Hisham A

    Medicine

    2023  Volume 102, Issue 43, Page(s) e35464

    Abstract: Rationale: Management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the subject of extensive research and study, leading to the development of strategies and treatments. Nonetheless, there remains a dearth of information concerning patients who ... ...

    Abstract Rationale: Management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the subject of extensive research and study, leading to the development of strategies and treatments. Nonetheless, there remains a dearth of information concerning patients who require mechanical circulatory system support. This case report presents one of the first documented cases of successful utilization of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) and dexamethasone in the treatment of a patient with a total artificial heart.
    Patient concerns: The patient in this case study was a 28-year-old male who had been experiencing severe heart failure. In need of a heart transplant, he underwent a procedure for implantation of a total artificial heart as a bridge to transplantation.
    Diagnoses: Unfortunately, after the surgical intervention, the patient contracted COVID-19, as confirmed by polymerase chain reaction.
    Interventions: The therapeutic approach involved a 5-day regimen of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir at a dosage of 300/100 mg administered twice daily, along with a daily dosage of 6 mg of dexamethasone.
    Outcomes: Remarkably, the patient oxygenation level improved on the second day of therapy. Consequently, he was transferred from the intensive care unit to the general floor. After 71 days with the total artificial heart, the patient successfully underwent heart transplantation.
    Lessons: This case report provides a compelling example of the successful application of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and dexamethasone in the treatment of a COVID-19 patient with a total artificial heart. The positive outcome observed in this case underscores the potential use of these therapeutic agents in this specific patient population. However, it is imperative to conduct further research to corroborate and validate these initial findings. This study lays the foundation for further exploration of the efficacy of these drugs in patients with mechanical circulatory support systems.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Adult ; Ritonavir/therapeutic use ; COVID-19 ; COVID-19 Drug Treatment ; Heart, Artificial ; Dexamethasone/therapeutic use ; Antiviral Agents
    Chemical Substances nirmatrelvir and ritonavir drug combination ; Ritonavir (O3J8G9O825) ; nirmatrelvir (7R9A5P7H32) ; Dexamethasone (7S5I7G3JQL) ; Antiviral Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80184-7
    ISSN 1536-5964 ; 0025-7974
    ISSN (online) 1536-5964
    ISSN 0025-7974
    DOI 10.1097/MD.0000000000035464
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