Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice Research Centre

2024

Effect of intravenous immunoglobulin on mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Ramachandram, D. S., Kow, C. S., Hasan, S. S. & Thiruchelvam, K., 1 Jul 2024, In: Health Science Reports. 7, 7, 8 p., e2239.

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Impact of uricosurics on mortality outcomes in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S., Hasan, S. S. & Thiruchelvam, K., 1 Jun 2024, In: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 32, 3, p. 259-264 6 p.

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Pharmacological interventions to improve sleep in people with Alzheimer’s disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Bedward, A., Kaur, J., Seedat, S., Donohue, H., Kow, C. S., Rasheed, M. K., Javed, A. & Hasan, S. S., 1 May 2024, In: Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 24, 5, p. 527-539 13 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Phase-specific strategies and interventions to enhance medication adherence across different phases in ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Khan, M. U. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Jul 2024, In: Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 24, 7, p. 711-722 12 p.

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PLGA nanoparticles for nasal drug delivery

Alghareeb, S., Asare-Addo, K., Conway, B. & Adebisi, A., 1 May 2024, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 95, 25 p., 105564.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

The impact of vitamin D administration on mortality in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S., Hasan, S. S., Wong, Z. & Thiruchelvam, K., 3 Sep 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Inflammopharmacology. 8 p.

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2023

Access to Medicines and Pharmaceutical Policy in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review

Mirza, A. H., Alqasomi, A., El-Dahiyat, F. & Babar, Z., 15 Jul 2023, In: Integrated Pharmacy Research and Practice. 12, p. 137-155 19 p.

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Economic evaluation of pharmacy services: a systematic review of the literature (2016–2020)

Phimarn, W., Saramunee, K., Leelathanalerk, A., Srimongkon, P., Chanasopon, S., Phumart, P., Paktipat, P. & Babar, Z., Dec 2023, In: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 45, 6, p. 1326-1348 23 p.

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Infliximab as a Second-Line Therapy for Children with Refractory Kawasaki Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Kabbaha, S., Milano, A., Aldeyab, M. A. & Thorlund, K., 1 Jan 2023, In: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 89, 1, p. 49-60 12 p.

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Intermediate- to high-dose dexamethasone versus low-dose dexamethasone in patients with COVID-19 requiring respiratory support: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Oct 2023, In: Inflammopharmacology. 31, 5, p. 2773-2779 7 p.

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Perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of asthma patients towards the use of short-acting β2-agonists: A systematic review

Chi Loh, Z., Hussain, R., Balan, S., Saini, B., Muneswarao, J., Chin Ong, S. & Babar, Z., 20 Apr 2023, In: PLoS One. 18, 4, 16 p., e0283876.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for sleep disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease

Javed, B., Javed, A., Kow, C. S. & Hasan, S. S., 2 Jun 2023, In: Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 23, 6, p. 501-514 14 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Pharmacovigilance in High-Income Countries: Current Developments and a Review of Literature

Abbas Khan, M. A., Hamid, S. & Babar, Z-U-D., 1 Feb 2023, In: Pharmacy. 11, 1, 12 p., 10.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of anti-CD20 treatments in patients with COVID-19: an assessment of severe illness and mortality outcomes

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S., Hasan, S. S. & Thiruchelvam, K., 1 Dec 2023, In: Inflammopharmacology. 31, 6, p. 3339-3355 17 p.

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The effect of probiotics on the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Dec 2023, In: Inflammopharmacology. 31, 6, p. 3327-3332 6 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

The effect of vitamin C on the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Kow, C. S., Hasan, S. S. & Ramachandram, D. S., 1 Dec 2023, In: Inflammopharmacology. 31, 6, p. 3357-3362 6 p.

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The impact of preadmission/prediagnosis use of GLP-1 receptor agonists on COVID-19 mortality in patients with diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Sep 2023, In: Health Science Reports. 6, 9, 6 p., e1549.

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The risk of mortality and severe illness in patients infected with the omicron variant relative to delta variant of SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Dec 2023, In: Irish Journal of Medical Science. 192, 6, p. 2897-2904 8 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

2022

Antimicrobial consumption in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Khan, S., Hasan, S. S., Bond, S. E., Conway, B. R. & Aldeyab, M. A., 1 May 2022, In: Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy. 20, 5, p. 749-772 24 p.

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48 Citations (Scopus)

Building evidence for improving vaccine adoption and uptake of childhood vaccinations in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Aslam, F., Ali, I., Babar, Z-U-D. & Yang, Y., 19 Mar 2022, In: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives. 38, 3, p. 133-145 13 p.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Clinical outcomes of hypertensive patients with COVID-19 receiving calcium channel blockers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Feb 2022, In: Hypertension Research. 45, 2, p. 360-363 4 p.

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Clinical outcomes of sofosbuvir-based antivirals in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Kow, C. S., Javed, A., Ramachandram, D. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Apr 2022, In: Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy. 20, 4, p. 567-575 9 p.

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Exploring Antimicrobial Stewardship Influential Interventions on Improving Antibiotic Utilization in Outpatient and Inpatient Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sadeq, A. A., Hasan, S. S., AbouKhater, N., Conway, B. R., Abdelsalam, A. E., Shamseddine, J. M., Babiker, Z. O. E., Nsutebu, E. F., Bond, S. E. & Aldeyab, M. A., 1 Oct 2022, In: Antibiotics. 11, 10, 31 p., 1306.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

Fluid Resuscitation With Lactated Ringer's Solution Versus Normal Saline in Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Kow, C. S., Burud, I. A. S. & Hasan, S. S., 28 Aug 2022, In: Pancreas. 51, 7, p. 752-755 4 p.

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Innovating medication reviews through a technology-enabled process

Thiruchelvam, K., Byles, J., Hasan, S. S. & Kairuz, T., 1 Apr 2022, In: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 18, 4, p. 2700-2705 6 p.

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Management of COVID-19 vaccines cold chain logistics: a scoping review

Fahrni, M. L., Ismail, I. A-N., Refi, D. M., Almeman, A., Che Yaakob, N., Md Saman, K., Mansor, N. F., Noordin, N. & Babar, Z-U-D., 2 Mar 2022, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 15, 1, 14 p., 16.

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59 Citations (Scopus)

Mental health and non-communicable diseases: a narrative review

Gray, N. & Klein, J. D., 28 Feb 2022, In: Pediatric Medicine. 5, 6.

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Pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy research in the Middle East: a scoping review of studies from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen

Obaid, D., El-Dahiyat, F. & Babar, Z-U-D., 8 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 15, 1, 15 p., 40.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Potential applications and performance of machine learning techniques and algorithms in clinical practice: A systematic review

Nwanosike, E. M., Conway, B. R., Merchant, H. A. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Mar 2022, In: International Journal of Medical Informatics. 159, 11 p., 104679.

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Self-Medication with Antibiotics during COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Countries: A Review

Jirjees, F., Ahmed, M., Sayyar, S., Amini, M., Al-Obaidi, H. & Aldeyab, M. A., 1 Jun 2022, In: Antibiotics. 11, 6, 10 p., 733.

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19 Citations (Scopus)

The Association Between the Use of Statins and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Kow, C. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Mar 2022, In: American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs. 22, 2, p. 167-181 15 p.

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The effectiveness of BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 caused by Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kow, C. S. C., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Feb 2022, In: Inflammopharmacology. 30, 1, p. 149-157 9 p.

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The effectiveness of mRNA‐1273 vaccine against COVID‐19 caused by delta variant: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 May 2022, In: Journal of Medical Virology. 94, 5, p. 2269-2274 6 p.

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The effect of colchicine on mortality outcome and duration of hospital stay in patients with COVID‐19: A meta‐analysis of randomized trials

Kow, C. S., Lee, LH., Ramachandram, D. S., Hasan, S. S., Ming, L. C. & Goh, H. P., 1 Feb 2022, In: Immunity, inflammation and disease. 10, 2, p. 255-264 10 p.

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The use of neutralizing monoclonal antibodies and risk of hospital admission and mortality in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Jan 2022, In: Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology. 44, 1, p. 28-34 7 p.

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The use of remdesivir for the management of patients with moderate-to-severe COVID-19: a systematic review

Thiruchelvam, K., Kow, C. S., Hadi, M. A. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Feb 2022, In: Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy. 20, 2, p. 211-229 19 p.

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Use of Calcium Channel Blockers and the Risk of All-cause Mortality and Severe Illness in Patients With COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Kow, C. S., Ramachandram, D. S. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Feb 2022, In: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. 79, 2, p. 199-205 7 p.

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2021

A review of nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes—Trends in use, effects, contents, labelling accuracy and detection methods

Taylor, A., Dunn, K. & Turfus, S., 1 Feb 2021, In: Drug Testing and Analysis. 13, 2, p. 242-260 19 p.

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27 Citations (Scopus)

Availability, Affordability, Access, and Pricing of Anti-cancer Medicines in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review of Literature

Ocran Mattila, P., Ahmad, R., Hasan, S. S. & Babar, Z-U-D., 30 Apr 2021, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 9, 13 p., 628744.

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52 Citations (Scopus)

Drug shops for stronger health systems: learning from initiatives in six LMICs

Lamba, G., Shroff, Z., Babar, Z-U-D. & Ghaffar, A., 16 Nov 2021, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice. 14, S1, 16 p., 94.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Drug Shortage: Causes, Impact, and Mitigation Strategies

Shukar, S., Zahoor, F., Hayat, K., Saeed, A., Gillani, A. H., Omer, S., Hu, S., Babar, Z-U-D., Fang, Y. & Yang, C., 9 Jul 2021, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 12, 18 p., 693426.

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112 Citations (Scopus)

Home Medicines Review and frailty among community-dwelling older women

Thiruchelvam, K., Byles, J., Hasan, S. S., Egan, N. & Kairuz, T., 1 Dec 2021, In: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 29, 6, p. 548-555 8 p.

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Pharmacist-patient communication amid COVID-19 pandemic: A review of available options and potential impact

Kow, C. S. & Hasan, S. S., 19 May 2021, In: British Journal of Pharmacy. 6, 1, 10 p., 836.

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Pharmacotherapeutic considerations for the management of diabetes mellitus among hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Hasan, S. S., Kow, C. S., Bain, A., Kavanagh, S., Merchant, H. & Abdul Hadi, M., 1 Feb 2021, In: Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 22, 2, p. 229-240 12 p.

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Targeting host cell proteases as a potential treatment strategy to limit the spread of SARS‐CoV‐2 in the respiratory tract

El‐shimy, I. A., Mohamed, M. M. A., Hasan, S. S. & Hadi, M. A., 1 Feb 2021, In: Pharmacology Research and Perspectives. 9, 1, 13 p., e00698.

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11 Citations (Scopus)

The economic impact of pharmacist care for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review

Ahmed, A., Dujaili, J. A., Hashmi, F. K., Awaisu, A., Chaiyakunapruk, N. & Hasan, S. S., 1 Sep 2021, In: Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy. 3, 8 p., 100066.

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