Handling of inhaler devices in actual pulmonary practice: metered-dose inhaler versus dry powder inhalers

…, MK Al-Ali, KH Alzoubi, MZ Batarseh, SA Al-Safi… - Respiratory …, 2008 - rc.rcjournal.com
BACKGROUND: Handling of inhaler devices such as pressurized metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)
and dry-powder inhalers (DPIs) in actual pulmonary practice is not well studied. …

Does smoking affect blood pressure and heart rate?

SA Al-Safi - European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular, coronary artery and thromboembolic
disorders. There is overwhelming evidence supporting the association of cigarette smoking …

[HTML][HTML] Public knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy in Jordan

A Daoud, S Al-Safi, S Otoom, L Wahba, A Alkofahi - Seizure, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Social acceptances of people with epilepsy very often constitute a considerable
problem for patients and their family. Nationwide opinion polls on the public knowledge …

Does shisha smoking affect blood pressure and heart rate?

SA Al-Safi, NM Ayoub, MA Albalas, I Al-Doghim… - Journal of Public …, 2009 - Springer
Aim The aim of this investigation was to explore the correlation of shisha smoking with
blood pressure and heart rate values. Subjects and methods This is a randomized cross-sectional …

Awareness and frequency of potential side effects on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs among the Jordanian patient population.

…, SK Jabateh, SM Abdel-Hafiz, SA Al-Safi - Saudi medical …, 2004 - europepmc.org
Objective To investigate patient awareness of the proper use and frequency of side effects in
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) users in Jordan. Methods This study was a …

Analysis of cadmium and lead: their immunosuppressive effects and distribution in various organs of mice

AM Massadeh, S Al-Safi - Biological trace element research, 2005 - Springer
Chronic exposure (3.5 mo) of mice to cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or a cadmium-lead mixture at
a concentration of 1 ppm in drinking water induced a highly significant inhibition of antibody …

Topiramate slow dose titration: improved efficacy and tolerability

…, HA Salem, SF Ajlouni, SA Al-Safi - Pediatric neurology, 2004 - Elsevier
Topiramate is an effective treatment for several types of seizures. The aim of this study is to
assess the efficacy and tolerability of slow topiramate dose titration as add-on therapy in …

Public awareness of the abuse of herbs and drugs to decrease body weight: a novel national survey in Jordan

SA Al-Safi, NM Ayoub, AM Ayoub, E Al-Momany… - Journal of Public …, 2008 - Springer
Objectives The aim of this investigation was to measure the degree of public preferences
regarding the various weight-loss practices and to assess the level of awareness regarding the …

Influence of family history and lifestyle on blood pressure and heart rate in young adults in Jordan

SA Al-Safi, FH Aboul-Enein, BH Aboul-Enein, B Manuel - Public health, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The most prevalent disease in Jordan is hypertension. Jordan is a small,
middle-income developing country in the Middle East. It has a population of 5611202 people. …

Analysis of cadmium and lead in mice organs: Effect of nigella sativa L. (black cumin) on the distribution and immunosuppressive effect of cadmium-lead mixture in …

AM Massadeh, SA Al-Safi, IF Momani… - Biological trace element …, 2007 - Springer
Abstract Analysis and distribution of Pb and Cd in different mice organs, including the liver,
kidney, spleen, heart, and blood, were evaluated before and after treatment with different …