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  1. Article: Perforated Meckel's Diverticulum and Adhesive Intestinal Obstruction in a Preterm Neonate: A Case Report.

    Ghazwani, Salman M / Khan, Safwan Ahmad / Hakami, Atheer Y O / Alamer, Afnan / Medkhali, Bashair A

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) e56208

    Abstract: Perforated bowel and adhesive intestinal obstruction are common indications for emergency surgical intervention in a preterm neonate. The initial approach to managing perforation involves either peritoneal drain insertion or formal laparotomy. Once a ... ...

    Abstract Perforated bowel and adhesive intestinal obstruction are common indications for emergency surgical intervention in a preterm neonate. The initial approach to managing perforation involves either peritoneal drain insertion or formal laparotomy. Once a neonate presents with complete bowel obstruction, prompt abdominal exploration becomes crucial. One prevalent cause of bowel obstruction in this population is adhesions resulting from previous surgeries. This report details the case of a preterm, extremely low birth weight neonate experiencing pneumoperitoneum, initially managed with an intraperitoneal drain. Despite temporary improvement, the infant developed recurrent pneumoperitoneum, necessitating formal exploratory laparotomy. Approximately one month post-surgery, the baby encountered complete bowel obstruction due to adhesive intestinal obstruction, requiring a second exploratory laparotomy. The child survived both surgical interventions and is thriving at follow-up. Our findings suggest that in select cases, intraperitoneal drain placement may suffice. However, there is a need for further research to improve the suspicion and diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum perforations in neonates. Additionally, vigilant assessment and timely intervention for adhesive intestinal obstruction can enhance bowel salvage outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.56208
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  2. Article ; Online: Improving Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Through Service Integration, Policy Enhancement, and Health Informatics.

    Abuzied, Yacoub / Deeb, Ahmad / AlAnizy, Layla / Al-Amer, Rasmieh / AlSheef, Mohammed

    Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare

    2024  Volume 7, Issue 1, Page(s) 22–27

    Abstract: Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention and management are susceptible issues that require specific rules to sustain and oversee their functioning, as preventing VTE is a vital patient safety priority. This paper aims to investigate and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention and management are susceptible issues that require specific rules to sustain and oversee their functioning, as preventing VTE is a vital patient safety priority. This paper aims to investigate and provide recommendations for VTE assessment and reassessment through policy enhancement and development.
    Methods: We reviewed different papers and policies to propose recommendations and theme analysis for policy modifications and enhancements to improve VTE prophylaxis and management.
    Results: Recommendations were set to enhance the overall work of VTE prophylaxis, where the current VTE protocols and policies must ensure high levels of patient safety and satisfaction. The recommendations included working through a well-organized multidisciplinary team and staff engagement to support and enhance VTE's work. Nurses', pharmacists', and physical therapists' involvement in setting up the plan and prevention is the way to share the knowledge and paradigm of experience to standardize the management. Promoting policies regarding VTE prophylaxis assessment and reassessment using electronic modules as a part of the digital health process was proposed. A deep understanding of the underlying issues and the incorporation of generic policy recommendations were set.
    Conclusion: This article presents recommendations for stakeholders, social media platforms, and healthcare practitioners to enhance VTE prophylaxis and management.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3000738-0
    ISSN 2589-9449 ; 2666-2353
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    ISSN 2666-2353
    DOI 10.36401/JQSH-23-16
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  3. Article ; Online: Eating and drinking experience in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a qualitative study.

    Alamer, Amal Ahmad / Ward, Christopher / Forrest, Ian / Drinnan, Michael / Patterson, Joanne

    BMJ open

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 4, Page(s) e078608

    Abstract: Objective: To explore eating and drinking experiences of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the impact of any changes associated with their diagnosis and any coping mechanisms developed by patients.: Setting: Pulmonary fibrosis ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To explore eating and drinking experiences of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the impact of any changes associated with their diagnosis and any coping mechanisms developed by patients.
    Setting: Pulmonary fibrosis support groups around the UK and the regional Interstitial Lung Diseases Clinic, Newcastle upon Tyne.
    Participants: 15 patients with IPF (9 men, 6 women), median age 71 years, range (54-92) years, were interviewed. Inclusion criteria included competent adults (over the age of 18 years) with a secure diagnosis of IPF as defined by international consensus guidelines. Patients were required to have sufficient English language competence to consent and participate in an interview. Exclusion criteria were a history of other lung diseases, a history of pre-existing swallowing problem of other causes that may be associated with dysphagia and individuals with significant communication or other memory difficulties that render them unable to participate in an interview.
    Design: A qualitative study based on semistructured interviews used purpose sampling conducted between February 2021 and November 2021. Interviews were conducted via video videoconferencing call platform or telephone call, transcribed and data coded and analysed using a reflexive thematic analysis.
    Results: Three main themes were identified, along with several subthemes, which were: (1) Eating, as such, is no longer a pleasure. This theme mainly focused on the physical and sensory changes associated with eating and drinking and their effects and the subsequent emotional and social impact of these changes; (2) It is something that happens naturally and just try and get on with it. This theme centred on the self-determined strategies employed to manage changes to eating and drinking; and (3) What is normal. This theme focused on patients seeking information to better understand the changes in their eating and drinking and the patients' beliefs about what has changed their eating and drinking.
    Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the first study to report on IPF patients' lived experience of eating and drinking changes associated with their diagnosis. Findings demonstrate that some patients have substantial struggles and challenges with eating and drinking, affecting them physically, emotionally and socially. There is a need to provide better patient information for this area and further study.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Adult ; Humans ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ; Communication ; Qualitative Research
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2599832-8
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
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    ISSN 2044-6055
    DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078608
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  4. Article ; Online: Mortality in COVID-19 patients treated with ACEIs/ARBs: Re-estimated meta-analysis results following the Mehra et al. retraction.

    Alamer, Ahmad / Abraham, Ivo

    Pharmacological research

    2020  Volume 160, Page(s) 105053

    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-30
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1003347-6
    ISSN 1096-1186 ; 0031-6989 ; 1043-6618
    ISSN (online) 1096-1186
    ISSN 0031-6989 ; 1043-6618
    DOI 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105053
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  5. Article ; Online: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study of Student Pharmacists' Career Interests.

    Cameron, Caitlin / Carroll, Kim / Forbes, Allison / Luca, Xhovana / Alamer, Ahmad A / Fazel, Maryam T

    Journal of pharmacy practice

    2023  , Page(s) 8971900231198926

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    Publishing date 2023-09-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1027474-1
    ISSN 1531-1937 ; 0897-1900
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  6. Article ; Online: Rosuvastatin Myotoxicity After Starting Canagliflozin Treatment.

    Alamer, Ahmad / Te, Charisse / Fazel, Maryam T

    Annals of internal medicine

    2021  Volume 174, Issue 3, Page(s) 431

    MeSH term(s) Canagliflozin/adverse effects ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Myotoxicity ; Rosuvastatin Calcium/adverse effects
    Chemical Substances Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors ; Canagliflozin (0SAC974Z85) ; Rosuvastatin Calcium (83MVU38M7Q)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 336-0
    ISSN 1539-3704 ; 0003-4819
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  7. Article ; Online: An estimation of HOMO–LUMO gap for a class of molecular graphs

    Hameed Saira / Alamer Ahmed / Javaid Muhammad / Ahmad Uzma

    Main Group Metal Chemistry, Vol 45, Iss 1, Pp 100-

    2022  Volume 105

    Abstract: For any simple connected graph G of order n, having eigen spectrum μ 1 ≥ μ 2 ≥ ⋯ ≥ μ n with middle eigenvalues μ H and μ L, where H = ⌊(n + 1)/2⌋ and L = ⌈(n + 1)/2⌉, the HOMO–LUMO gap is defined as as ΔG = μ H = μ L. In this article, a simple upper ... ...

    Abstract For any simple connected graph G of order n, having eigen spectrum μ 1 ≥ μ 2 ≥ ⋯ ≥ μ n with middle eigenvalues μ H and μ L, where H = ⌊(n + 1)/2⌋ and L = ⌈(n + 1)/2⌉, the HOMO–LUMO gap is defined as as ΔG = μ H = μ L. In this article, a simple upper bound for the HOMO–LUMO gap corresponding to a special class of connected bipartite graphs is estimated. As an application, the upper bounds for the HOMO–LUMO gap of certain classes of nanotubes and nanotori are estimated.
    Keywords molecular graph ; eigen spectrum ; homo–lumo gap ; bipartite graphs ; hermitian matrix ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
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    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher De Gruyter
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: The prevalence of resistant Gram-negative bacteraemia among hospitalized patients in Tucson, Arizona over a 12-month period; A retrospective single center study.

    Almulhim, Abdulaziz Saleh / Alamer, Ahmad

    The Journal of international medical research

    2019  Volume 48, Issue 1, Page(s) 300060519829987

    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Arizona/epidemiology ; Bacteremia/epidemiology ; Bacteremia/microbiology ; Female ; Gram-Negative Bacteria/isolation & purification ; Gram-Negative Bacteria/physiology ; Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections/epidemiology ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Male ; Prevalence ; Retrospective Studies ; beta-Lactamases/metabolism
    Chemical Substances beta-Lactamases (EC 3.5.2.6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-02-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 184023-x
    ISSN 1473-2300 ; 0300-0605 ; 0142-2596
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    ISSN 0300-0605 ; 0142-2596
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  9. Article ; Online: Assessing student pharmacists' confidence and knowledge of basic diabetes self-management skills.

    Axon, David R / Alamer, Ahmad / Almatruk, Ziyad / Fazel, Maryam T

    Currents in pharmacy teaching & learning

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 8, Page(s) 982–989

    Abstract: Introduction: The significance of diabetes self-management and recent advances in diabetes medications call for healthcare professionals' preparedness in educating patients. This study assessed correlations between student pharmacists' confidence and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The significance of diabetes self-management and recent advances in diabetes medications call for healthcare professionals' preparedness in educating patients. This study assessed correlations between student pharmacists' confidence and knowledge of diabetes self-management skills.
    Methods: An online questionnaire was administered to third-year student pharmacists at one United States college of pharmacy. Students indicated their level of agreement (strongly disagree, disagree, agree, strongly agree) with nine confidence items and identified the correct multiple-choice response for nine knowledge items. Correlations between confidence and knowledge scores were assessed using simple linear regression, logistic regression, and Spearman rank (Rho) test.
    Results: Forty-five students completed the questionnaire. The majority agreed/strongly agreed that they were confident in their knowledge for eight of the nine confidence items. The majority correctly answered six of the nine knowledge items. No associations were identified between confidence and knowledge scores in the linear regression (beta scaled = 0.25) or Spearman's correlation test (r = 0.294). In the logistic regression model, confidence and knowledge scores were associated positively for three domains: glucose meter use (odds ratio [OR] = 4.88), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use (OR = 4.23) and hyperglycemia treatment (OR = 3.33); confidence and knowledge scores were associated negatively with one domain: insulin syringe administration (OR = 0.41).
    Conclusions: This study found no overall association between confidence and knowledge scores in third-year student pharmacists' basic diabetes self-management skills, although there were significant associations with four specific domains. Student pharmacists may require additional training to improve their diabetes self-management skills.
    MeSH term(s) Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy ; Education, Pharmacy ; Humans ; Pharmacists ; Self-Management ; Students, Pharmacy ; United States
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2515217-8
    ISSN 1877-1300 ; 1877-1297
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    ISSN 1877-1297
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  10. Article ; Online: Low monocytic HLA-DR expression in critically ill patients of sepsis: An indicator for antimicrobial and/or immunomodulatory intervention.

    Ansari, Mohammad Ahmad / Das, Shukla / Rai, Gargi / Singh, Praveen Kumar / Lahan, Shubham / Tyagi, Asha / Alamer, Edrous / Dar, Sajad Ahmad

    Transplant immunology

    2023  Volume 81, Page(s) 101942

    Abstract: Background: Sepsis is a result of suppressed host immune response which leads to fatal multi-organ dysfunctionality. Low frequency of active monocytes or reduced expression of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR on monocytes shows the suppressed immune ... ...

    Abstract Background: Sepsis is a result of suppressed host immune response which leads to fatal multi-organ dysfunctionality. Low frequency of active monocytes or reduced expression of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DR on monocytes shows the suppressed immune response in sepsis patients. One of the well-studied markers in patients with sepsis is procalcitonin (PCT). The role of monocytic (m) HLA-DR expression has been monitored in sepsis and is being considered a marker of the severity of interim immuno-depression in these patients. The study describes the impact of HLA-DR expression on monocytes quantitatively using flow cytometry.
    Methods: In this prospective study, we quantified monocytes and their HLA-DR expression in 20 patients of sepsis admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Serum levels of PCT and interleukin (IL)-6 production were also measured in these patients, and the results were compared with those in healthy controls.
    Results: Monocyte frequency calculated was higher in sepsis patients as compared to healthy controls, however, HLA-DR expressing monocytes were significantly reduced as was the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of HLA-DR. Contrastingly, IL-6 and PCT levels were significantly high in sepsis than controls. The results suggest that low HLA-DR expression, combined with PCT, is a better prognostic parameter in the early phase of sepsis.
    Conclusion: Poor recovery of mHLA-DR may serve as an early guide for clinicians to assess the prognosis of sepsis patients and consider immunomodulatory therapy in its management.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Monocytes ; Prospective Studies ; Critical Illness ; HLA-DR Antigens/metabolism ; Sepsis ; Anti-Infective Agents/metabolism ; Immunomodulation ; Immunity
    Chemical Substances HLA-DR Antigens ; Anti-Infective Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-20
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1160846-8
    ISSN 1878-5492 ; 0966-3274
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    ISSN 0966-3274
    DOI 10.1016/j.trim.2023.101942
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