Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
-
Healthcare Workers' Knowledge and Perception of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Study
Published 2022In late November 2021, a new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern (VOC) named Omicron (initially named B.1.1.529) was first detected in South Africa. The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant became globally dominant, ...Article -
Preparation and Characterization of Inhalable Ivermectin Powders as a Potential COVID-19 Therapy
Published 2022Background: Ivermectin has received worldwide attention as a potential COVID-19 treatment after showing antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro. However, the pharmacokinetic limitations associated with oral ...Article -
Pharmacokinetics and safety of inhaled ivermectin in mice as a potential COVID-19 treatment
Published 2022Pharmacokinetic limitations associated with oral ivermectin may limit its success as a potential COVID-19 treatment based on in vitro experiments which demonstrate antiviral efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 at high concentrations. ...Article -
"Never waste a good crisis": Opportunities and constraints from the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmacists' scope of practice
Published 2022BACKGROUND: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many pharmacy-based or pharmacist-delivered services were introduced or amended to mitigate the pandemic's health and social impact. This happened within the context of ...Article -
A review of environmental contamination and potential health impacts on aquatic life from the active chemicals in sunscreen formulations
Published 2022The active chemicals in sunscreen formulations are released into the environment from human skin, and found in recreational-use waters like seawater, but can also be washed into fresh water from bathing and showering. The ...Article