CURRICULUM VITAE

WALEED M. O. SWEILEHDistinguished Professor of

Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacology

ADDRESS: College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Division of Biomedical SciencesDepartment of Pharmacology/ Toxicology

Ex-Dean of Scientific ResearchEx-Dean, College of Pharmacy

An-Najah National University – Nablus - Palestine

Tel.: (Office):00-972-9-2940475Mobile: 00-972-599-225906(Home): 00-972-9-2942021

E-mail: waleedsweileh@najah.edu, waleedsweileh@yahoo.com

PERSONAL DATA:Place of Birth: Qalqilia, PalestineNationality: PalestinianDate of Birth: June 26, 1963

EDUCATION : 1968 – 1981: Study at schools in Qalqilia, Palestine.1981 – 1986: B. SC Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan1991 A scholarship from AMIDEAST (Fulbright) to

continue the M.S study in USA.1991 – 1993: M.S study by courses: Comprehensive Exam and

Research Project (Clinical Pharmacology of Benzodiazpine Abuse), Northeastern University.Major: Clinical Pharmacology.

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1997: A scholarship from the International Arab Association Aid to continue Ph. D in “Pharmacology”.

1997 – 2000: Ph.D, (Clinical Pharmacology) at Bouve college of Pharmacy, Northeastern Univ., Boston, USA.

EMPLOYMENT:

2011 – now : Professor of clinical Pharmacology2005 – 2011: Associate professor of clinical pharmacology.2000 – 2005: Assistant Professor of clinical pharmacology2004 – 2008: Dean, College of Pharmacy2004 – 2008: Chairman, Clinical Pharmacy graduate Program 1996 – 1997: Lecturer, College of Pharmacy, An-Najah Univ.1993 – 1995: Research and Development Department.

Pharmacare Pharmaceuticals, Ramallah, Palestine.1986 – 1990: Dispensing Pharmacist. Al-Rahma Pharmacy, Qalqilia,

Palestine.

ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A DEAN :

As a Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, I accomplished the following:1. Improved the quality of pharmacy training2. Improved the quality of research at the college 3. Introduced the concepts of pharmaceutical care to the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.4. Introduced the Pharm. D program to the college.5. Introduced and encouraged the concept of clinical research and publication6. Helped introduced the concept of departments in the college.7. Changed the undergraduate and graduate pharmacy curriculum to meet the international standards.8. Introduced a computer laboratory to support the teaching process9. Launched several seminar days in medical and pharmacy topics in coordination with other medical colleges.10. Part of the team who introduced the M.SC clinical Pharmacy.11. Part of the team who launched the first national pharmacy museum.12. Part of the team who launched the first clinical trials regarding post-operative analgesia.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 1. GRADUATE :

Therapeutics I, IIDrug InformationHospital, Clinical ClerkshipsResearch MethodologyComputer Skills in Pharmacy

2. UNDERGRADUATE: Pharmacology, Basic and ClinicalPharmaceutical Care

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Research MethodologyBiotherapy

MS THESIS SUPERVISED

تاريخالمناقشة

اسمالطالب

الرسالة المشرف الرقعنوانم

2014Khaled J. Qadah

Prof. Waleed M. Sweileh/ SupervisorDr. Ansam F. Sawalha/ Co-supervisor

Medication Beliefs, Adherence, and LDL-C Level among Statin Users at Al-Rahma clinic in Nablus City

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2014Raniah Majed Fares Jamous

Prof. Waleed Sweileh / SupervisorDr. Adham Abu-Taha / Co-Supervisor

Analysis of beliefs about medicines and medication adherence in patients with chronic diseases at the Military Medical Services, Nablus, Palestine

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2014Marina Zeyad Bada

Dr. Adham Abu Taha / SupervisorProf. Waleed Swieleh / Co-supervisor

Antimicrobial Utilizing Pattern in a Governmental Hospital in Palestine Measured Using WHO ATC/DDD Methodology

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2014Hanady M.Abu Hadeed

Prof. Waleed Sweileh /SupervisorDr. Samah Al- Jabi / Co-Supervisor

Prevalence of Depression among Diabetic Patients

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2013Mai B. AkerProf. Waleed Swelieh/ SupervisorDr. Adham Abu Taha/ Co-Supervisor

Estimation of 10- year probability bone fracture using WHO

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2013Ola Adel Fawzi Salah

Prof. Waleed Sweileh / SupervisorDr. Samah Al-Jabi / Co-Supervisor

Assessing Appropriate Use of Inhaler Devices among Asthmatic Patients

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2012Enass Majed Abd

Alrahman Abu Arah

Prof. Waleed Sweileh / SupervisorDr. Adham Abu-Taha / Co-Supervisor

Community Pharmacists' Medication Knowledge: A Nation-wide Study in Palestine

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2013Saqer M. Al-qoroum

Prof. Waleed Sweileh SupervisorDr. Samah Al- Jabi/ Co-Supervisor

Estimation Ten-Year Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Patients with Schizophrenia

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2013Ahamd Ismail Sleman Umro

Prof. Waleed M. Sweileh / SupervisorDr. Samah Al-Jabi / Co-Supervisor

Stress and Coping Mechanism among Nurses in Palestinian Hospitals, A pilot study

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2013Haneen Majd Abu-Arrah –

Jerusalem

Prof. Waleed M. Sweileh / Supervisor

Parents' Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Over-the-counter Medicines Used for

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University – Abu Dis

Their Children in Nablus, Palestine

2012Enass Majed Abd

Alrahman Abu Arah

Prof. Waleed Sweileh / SupervisorDr. Adham Abu-Taha / Co-Supervisor

Community Pharmacists' Medication Knowledge: A Nation-wide Study in Palestine

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2012Jehad M. Bani Odeh

Prof. Waleed Sweileh (Supervisor)Dr. Ansam Sawalha (Co- Supervisor)

Prescription Pattern of Antipsychotics in Patients with Schizophrenia in North West-Bank

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2012Sami "Moh’d Shaker" Saleh

Al-Abwini

Dr. Iyad Ali (Supervisor)Prof. Waleed Sweileh (Co-Supervisor)

Prevalence of Dyslipidemia among Schizophrenic Clients in Northern West Bank

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2010Amani Samir A. Abu Shanab(Jordan

University)

Dr. Mayada Wazaify (Supervisor)Dr. Waleed Sweileh (Co-Supervisor)

The extent of medication storage, wastage and self-medication: a survey in the Jordanian households

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2009Bahaa Halawani

(Beit Lahem Univ.)

Prof Waleed SweilehInternational development of pharmacy sector in Palestine

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2005Maram Zakareya

Abdul-Allah Hajjaj

Dr. Suleiman Al Khalil - SupervisorDr. Waleed Sweileh - Co-Supervisor

Utilization of Antibiotics in Nablus City- Palestine Pharmaco-epidemiological Study

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2004Ahmad Farid Saed Jayousi

Dr. Mohamed J. Musmar - SupervisorDr. Waleed Sweileh - Co-Supervisor

Drug Addiction in North Palestine

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2003Ola Abed Samad Aker

Waleed Sweileh – Supervisor Saed al-Hamouz – Co-supervisor 

 Compliance among patients with chronic diseases (hypertension & diabetes mellitus) in Nablus District

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2002Nemaat Al-Khayyat

Waleed SweilehPrevalence of Juvenile Hypertension

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1. International development of pharmacy sector in Palestine by Bahaa Halawani (Beit Lahem Univ.)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS:

1. Clinical Renal Pharmacology2. Evidence – based Pharmacotherapy3. Pharmaco-epidemiology and drug safety.4. Pharmaceutical Care.

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Conferences attended:

األردنيين (.1 الصيادلة ونقابة العرب الصيادلة اتحاد مجال) 2007مؤتمر في علمي ببحث. السريري األدوية علم

الزيتونة (.2 جامعة في الثاني الدولي الصيدالني علمي –) 2008المؤتمر ببحث مشاركهمايو : .3 فلسطين في السريريه للصيدله األول الصيدالني مشاركه. 2009المؤتمر

علمي ببحثابريل : .4 السريرية للصيدلة والثاني السادس الصيدالني في. 2010المؤتمر مشاركة

علمي بحث5. . ابريل عشر الثلث االردني الصيدالني علمي ( )2010المؤتمر بحث في مشاركةالعرب .6 الصيادلة اتحاد مايو 26مؤتمر دمشق، بحث ( 2010في ورقة في مشاركة

علمي)

Publications:

1. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Awang R, Waring WS: Bibliometric profile of the global scientific research on methanol poisoning (1902–2012). Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2015, 10(1):17.

2. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Arandi DA, Dabeek SA, Esawi HH, Atyeh RH, Abu-Ali HA, Sleet YI, Abd-Alfatah BM: Relationship of treatment satisfaction to health-related quality of life among Palestinian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Findings from a cross-sectional study. Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology 2015, 2(2):66-71.

3. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh W: Worldwide research productivity of paracetamol (acetaminophen) poisoning A bibliometric analysis (2003–2012). Human & experimental toxicology 2015, 34(1):12-23.

4. Zyoud S, Al-Jabi S, Sweileh W, Waring W: Scientific research related to calcium channel blockers poisoning Bibliometric analysis in Scopus, 1968–2012. Human & experimental toxicology 2015:0960327115571768.

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5. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Contribution of Arab countries to breast cancer research: Comparison with non-Arab Middle Eastern countries. BMC women's health 2015, 15(1):25.

6. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed H, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Worldwide research productivity in emergency contraception: a bibliometric analysis. Fertility Research and Practice 2015, 1(1):6.

7. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed H, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Public, environmental, and occupational health research activity in Arab countries: bibliometric, citation, and collaboration analysis. Archives of Public Health 2015, 73(1):1.

8. Sweileh WM, Al-Jabi SW, Shanti YI, Sawalha AF, Zyoud SeH: Contribution of Arab researchers to ophthalmology: a bibliometric and comparative analysis. SpringerPlus 2015, 4(1):42.

9. Sweileh WM, Al-Jabi SW, Abuzanat A, Sawalha AF, AbuTaha AS, Ghanim MA, Sa’ed HZ: Assessment of research productivity of Arab countries in the field of infectious diseases using Web of Science database. Infectious diseases of poverty 2015, 4(1):2.

10. Zyoud SeH, Sweileh WM, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Awang R: A bibliometric analysis of toxicology research productivity in Middle Eastern Arab countries during a 10-year period (2003-2012). Health Research Policy and Systems 2014, 12(1):4.

11. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Awang R: A Scopus-based examination of tobacco use publications in Middle Eastern Arab countries during the period 2003-2012. Harm reduction journal 2014, 11(1):1-9.

12. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Awang R: Assessing the scientific research productivity of a leading toxicology journal: a case study of human & experimental toxicology from 2003 to 2012. SAGE Open Medicine 2014, 2:2050312114523424.

13. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM: Bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on waterpipe (narghile, shisha, hookah) tobacco smoking during the period 2003-2012. Tobacco Induced Diseases 2014, 12(1):1-6.

14. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Nabulsi MM, Tubaila MF, Sweileh WM, Awang R, Walsh A: The Validity and Reliability of the Parent Fever Management Scale: A Study from Palestine. Maternal and child health journal 2014:1-8.

15. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Bali YI, Al-Sayed AM, Sweileh WM, Awang R: Availability of treatment resources for the management of acute toxic exposures and poisonings in emergency departments among various types of hospitals in Palestine: a cross-sectional study. Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine 2014, 22(1):13.

16. Zyoud S, Al-Jabi S, Sweileh W, Awang R: A bibliometric analysis of research productivity of Malaysian publications in leading toxicology journals during a 10-year period (2003–2012). Human & experimental toxicology 2014:0960327113514101.

17. Zyoud S, Abd-Alhafez A, Hussein A, Abu-Shehab I, Al-Jabi S, Sweileh W: Patterns of use of medications, herbal products and nutritional supplements and polypharmacy associating factors in Palestinian geriatric patients. European Geriatric Medicine 2014, 5(3):188-194.

18. Sweileh WM, Zyoud SeH, Sawalha AF, Al-Jabi SW: A Bibliometric Study of Community Pharmacy-Based Research Activity in Middle Eastern

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Arab Countries: 2003-2012. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2014, 13(9):1549-1554.

19. Sweileh WM, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF, Al Khalil S: Research Output from Palestine (1995–2012): A Bibliometric Study. International Information & Library Review 2014, 46(3-4):99-112.

20. Sweileh WM, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Quantity and quality of obesity-related research in Arab countries: assessment and comparative analysis. Health Res Policy Syst 2014, 12(1):33.

21. Sweileh WM, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Substance use disorders in Arab countries: research activity and bibliometric analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 2014, 9(33):597X-599.

22. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Nab’a RJA, Deleq MI, Enaia MI, Sana’a MN, Al-Jabi SW: Influence of patients’ disease knowledge and beliefs about medicines on medication adherence: findings from a cross-sectional survey among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Palestine. BMC public health 2014, 14(1):94.

23. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Al-Khalil S, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Assessing the Scientific Research Productivity of the Palestinian Higher Education Institutions. SAGE Open 2014, 4(3):2158244014544287.

24. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Bibliometric analysis of diabetes mellitus research output from Middle Eastern Arab countries during the period (1996–2012). Scientometrics 2014, 101(1):819-832.

25. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF: Assessing urology and nephrology research activity in Arab countries using ISI web of science bibliometric database. BMC research notes 2014, 7(1):258.

26. Sweileh WM, Odeh JB, Shraim NY, Sa’ed HZ, Sawalha AF, Al-Jabi SW: Evaluation of Defined Daily Dose, percentage of British National Formulary maximum and chlorpromazine equivalents in antipsychotic drug utilization. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 2014, 22(2):127-132.

27. Sweileh WM, Al-Jabi SW, Zyoud S, Sawalha AF, Ghanim MA: Osteoporosis is a neglected health priority in Arab World: a comparative bibliometric analysis. Springerplus 2014, 3:427.

28. Sweileh WM, Al-Jabi SW, Zyoud S, Sawalha AF: Bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: research activity in Arab countries. Multidiscip Respir Med 2014, 9(1):38.

29. Sweileh WM, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF, Zyoud SeH: Bibliometric analysis of nutrition and dietetics research activity in Arab countries using ISI Web of Science database. Springer Plus 2014, 3(1):718.

30. Sweileh WM, Abu-Hadeed HM, Al-Jabi SW, Sa’ed HZ: Prevalence of depression among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross sectional study in Palestine. BMC public health 2014, 14(1):163.

31. Jamous RM, Sweileh WM, Taha ASE-DA, Zyoud SeH: Beliefs about medicines and self-reported adherence among patients with chronic illness: A study in Palestine. Journal of family medicine and primary care 2014, 3(3):224.

32. Ihbeasheh M, Jarar I, Sweileh W: A Retrospective Analysis of Antipsychotic Medication Use with Concomitant Clinical Evaluation in Outpatient Psychiatry Department in Palestine. Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy 2014, 2(3):47-53.

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33. Al‐Jabi SW, Zyoud SeH, Sweileh WM, Wildali AH, Saleem HM, Aysa HA, Badwan MA, Awang R: Relationship of treatment satisfaction to health‐related quality of life: findings from a cross‐sectional survey among hypertensive patients in Palestine. Health Expectations 2014.

34. Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM: Worldwide research productivity in the field of electronic cigarette: a bibliometric analysis. BMC public health 2014, 14(1):667.

35. Al-Jabi SW, Sa’ed HZ, Sweileh WM, Wildali AH, Saleem HM, Aysa HA, Badwan MA, Awang R: Assessment of health-related quality of life among hypertensive patients: a cross-sectional study from Palestine. Journal of Public Health 2014, 22(3):277-286.

36. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Wildali AH, Saleem HM, Aysa HA, Badwan MA, Awang R, Morisky DE: Health-related quality of life associated with treatment adherence in patients with hypertension: a cross-sectional study. International journal of cardiology 2013, 168(3):2981-2983.

37. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Nabulsi MM, Tubaila MF, Awang R, Sawalha AF: Beliefs and practices regarding childhood fever among parents: a cross-sectional study from Palestine. BMC pediatrics 2013, 13(1):66.

38. Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM, Morisky DE: Relationship of treatment satisfaction to medication adherence: findings from a cross-sectional survey among hypertensive patients in Palestine. Health and quality of life outcomes 2013, 11(1):1-7.

39. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Sawalha AF, Abu-Taha A, Hussein A, Al-Jabi SW: Medical and biomedical research productivity from Palestine, 2002–2011. BMC research notes 2013, 6(1):41.

40. Sweileh WM, Odeh JB, Sa’ed HZ, Sawalha AF, Ihbeasheh MS: Conformance to schizophrenia treatment guidelines in North West-Bank, Palestine: focus on antipsychotic dosing and polytherapy. BMC psychiatry 2013, 13(1):179.

41. Sweileh WM, Dalal SA, Sa’ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW, Al-Ali I: Diabetes mellitus in patients with schizophrenia in West-Bank, Palestine. diabetes research and clinical practice 2013, 99(3):351-357.

42. Sweileh WM, Arrah EMA, Abu-Taha AS, Sawalha AF, Salah OA, Jamous RM, Adawi D: Pharmacists´ Dispensing Practices, Attitudes and Knowledge towards Herbal Products in Palestine. Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 2013, 5(3):123-130.

43. Sawalha A, Wright R, Bellinger D, Amarasiriwardean C, Abu Taha A, Sweileh W: Blood lead level among Palestinian schoolchildren: a pilot study. EMHJ 2013.

44. Aker MB, Taha AS, Sa’ed HZ, Sawalha AF, Al-Jabi SW, Sweileh WM: Estimation of 10-year probability bone fracture in a selected sample of Palestinian people using fracture risk assessment tool. BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2013, 14(1):284.

45. Abushanab AS, Sweileh WM, Wazaify M: Storage and wastage of drug products in Jordanian households: a cross‐sectional survey. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2013, 21(3):185-191.

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46. Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Dalal SA, Ibwini S, Sawalha AF, Ali I: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among patients with schizophrenia in Palestine. BMC psychiatry 2012, 12(1):235.

47. Sweileh WM, S Ihbesheh M, S Jarar I, F Sawalha A, S Abu Taha A, Zyoud H, E Morisky D: Antipsychotic medication adherence and satisfaction among Palestinian people with schizophrenia. Current clinical pharmacology 2012, 7(1):49-55.

48. Sweileh WM, Ali I, Sawalha AF, Abu-Tah AS, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW: Gender differences in sleep habits and sleep-related problems in Arab Palestinian university students. International Journal on Disability and Human Development 2012.

49. Sweileh W, Adas S, Sawalha A, Abu Taha A: Utilization and cost of antibacterial drugs in 2 general surgery units in Palestine measured using anatomical therapeutic chemical classification and defined daily dose methodology. EMHJ 2012.

50. Sawalha AF, O'Malley GF, Sweileh WM: Pesticide poisoning in Palestine: a retrospective analysis of calls received by Poison Control and Drug Information Center from 2006-2010. The International journal of risk & safety in medicine 2012, 24(3):171-177.

51. Sawalha A, Sweileh W, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi S, Al-Sulkan A: العرب علماء دورالسموم علم مجال في .AQM 2012 .والمسلمين

52. Al-Ramahi R, Zaid AN, Na'em Kettana, Sweileh W: Attitudes of consumers and healthcare professionals towards the patient package inserts-a study in Palestine. Pharmacy practice 2012, 10(1):57.

53. Sweileh WM, Zyoud Se, H, Sawalha AF, Al-Jabi SW, Abu-Taha AS: Clinical characteristics, sex differences and in-hospital mortality among stroke patients with and without diabetes mellitus. Diabetologia Croatica 2011, 40(2):41-47.

54. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Taha ASA: Diabetes mellitus type 2 is not a risk factor for aminoglycoside induced renal injury. Diabetologia Croatica 2011, 40(1):17-22.

55. Sweileh WM, S Ihbesheh M, S Jarar I, F Sawalha A, S Abu Taha A, Zyoud H, E Morisky D: Differences in medication adherence, satisfaction and clinical symptoms in schizophrenic outpatients taking different antipsychotic regimens. Current drug safety 2011, 6(5):285-290.

56. Sweileh WM, Ihbesheh MS, Jarar IS, Taha ASA, Sawalha AF, Sa'ed HZ, Jamous RM, Morisky DE: Self-reported medication adherence and treatment satisfaction in patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior 2011, 21(3):301-305.

57. Sweileh WM, Ali IA, Sawalha AF, Abu-Taha AS, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW: Sleep habits and sleep problems among Palestinian students. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2011, 5(1):25.

58. Jamous RM, Sweileh WM, Abu-Taha AS, Sawalha AF, Sa’ed HZ, Morisky DE: Adherence and satisfaction with oral hypoglycemic medications: a pilot study in Palestine. International journal of clinical pharmacy 2011, 33(6):942-948.

59. Abu Taha AS, Sweileh WM: Antibiotic resistance of bacterial strains isolated from patients with community-acquired urinary tract infections: An exploratory study in Palestine. Current clinical pharmacology 2011, 6(4):304-307.

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60. Zyoud SeH, Sawalha AF, Sweileh WM, Awang R, Al-Khalil SI, Al-Jabi SW, Bsharat NM: Knowledge and practices of pesticide use among farm workers in the West Bank, Palestine: safety implications. Environmental health and preventive medicine 2010, 15(4):252-261.

61. Zyoud SeH, Awang R, Sulaiman SAS, Khan HRM, Sawalha AF, Sweileh WM, Al‐Jabi SW: Relationship between Serum Acetaminophen Concentration and N‐Acetylcysteine‐Induced Adverse Drug Reactions. Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology 2010, 107(3):718-723.

62. Zyoud Se, Awang R, Sulaiman SAS, Sweileh W, Al-Jabi S: Incidence of adverse drug reactions induced by N-acetylcysteine in patients with acetaminophen overdose. Human & experimental toxicology 2010.

63. Zaid A, Cortesi R, Kort J, Sweileh W: Interchangeability of two 500 mg amoxicillin capsules with one 1000 mg amoxicillin tablet after a single oral administration. Indian journal of pharmaceutical sciences 2010, 72(4):414.

64. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Zyoud S, Al-Jabi SW, Tameem EJ: Patterns of anti-hypertensive therapy in diabetic patients with and without reduced renal function. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation 2010, 21(4):652.

65. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Zyoud S, Al-Jabi SW, Bani Shamseh F, Khalaf HS: Storage, utilization and cost of drug products in Palestinian households. International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics 2010, 48(1):59.

66. Sweileh WM, Ansam F. Sawalha, Sa'ed H. Zyoud, Samah W. Al-Jabi, Fadi F. Bni Shamseh, Khalaf HS: Epidemiological, Clinical, and Pharmacological Aspects of Headache in a University Undergraduate Population in Palestine Cephalalgia 2010.

67. Sawalha AF, Sweileh WM, Tufaha MT, Al‐Jabi DY: Analysis of the pattern of acute poisoning in patients admitted to a governmental hospital in Palestine. Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology 2010, 107(5):914-918.

68. Sawalha A, Sweileh W, Zyoud S, Al Jabi S, Bni Shamseh F, Odah A: Analysis of prescriptions dispensed at community pharmacies in Nablus, Palestine. EMHJ 2010.

69. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW, Tameem EJ, Shraim NY: Evaluation of antihypertensive therapy in diabetic hypertensive patients: impact of ischemic heart disease. J Pharm Pract 2009, 7(1):40-46.

70. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Sa'ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW, Shraim NY: Prevalence of reduced renal function among diabetic hypertensive patients. International journal of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology 2009, 1(1):41.

71. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Sa'ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW, Abaas MA: Discharge medications among ischemic stroke survivors. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2009, 18(2):97-102.

72. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Sa’ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW: Anti-hypertensive therapy for acute ischemic stroke survivors. CVD Prevention and Control 2009, 4(3):171-175.

73. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Rinno TM, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW: Optimal dosing of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in patients with chronic heart failure: a cross-sectional study in Palestine. Annals of Saudi medicine 2009, 29(2):119.

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74. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Jayousi HM, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW: Predictors of “Worsening Renal Function” in Patients Hospitalized in Internal Medicine Department. Current drug safety 2009, 4(2):113-118.

75. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Al-Aqad SM, Zyoud SeH, Al-Jabi SW: Predictors of in-hospital mortality after acute stroke: impact of gender. International journal of clinical and experimental medicine 2009, 2(1):41.

76. Sweileh WM, Al-Jabi SW, Sawalha AF, Zyoud SeH: Pharmacy education and practice in West Bank, Palestine. American journal of pharmaceutical education 2009, 73(2).

77. Sweileh WM: Anti-platelet therapy in diabetic hypertensive patients with and without cardiovascular diseases in Palestine, from 2003 to 2008. CVD Prevention and Control 2009, 4(3):157-162.

78. Sweileh WM: Pain medications in Palestinian households: Safety and wastage analysis. The International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine 2009, 21(4):193-200.

79. Sweileh WM: Time course analysis of aminoglycoside-induced elevation of serum creatinine. Clinical Medicine Insights Therapeutics 2009, 1:1531.

80. Sweileh WM: Gender differences in aminoglycoside induced nephrotoxicity: a prospective, hospital-based study. Current clinical pharmacology 2009, 4(3):229-232.

81. Sweileh WM: A prospective comparative study of gentamicin‐and amikacin‐induced nephrotoxicity in patients with normal baseline renal function. Fundamental & clinical pharmacology 2009, 23(4):515-520.

82. Sweileh W: Target blood pressure attainment in diabetic hypertensive patients: need for more diuretics? International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics 2009, 47(7):434-438.

83. Sawalha A, Sweileh W, Zyoud S, Jabi S: Comparative Analysis of Patient Package Inserts of Local and Imported Anti-Infective Agents in Palestine. Libyan Journal of Medicine 2009, 3(4):1-7.

84. Zaid AN, Alhaique F, Kort J, Sweileh W: Comparative bioavailability of two cefdinir suspension formulations in Middle Eastern healthy volunteers after single oral administration. Arzneimittel-Forschung 2008, 58(3):149-153.

85. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Al-Aqad SM, Sa'ed HZ, Al-Jabi SW: The epidemiology of stroke in northern palestine: a 1-year, hospital-based study. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2008, 17(6):406-411.

86. Sweileh WM: Gender Differences in Pharmacological and Clinical Associates of Kidney Disease. Medical Principles and Practice 2008, 17(2):102-107.

87. Sweileh WM: Predictors of in-hospital mortality after acute stroke: impact of renal dysfunction. International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics 2008, 46(12):637-643.

88. Sawalha AF, Sweileh WM, Sa’ed HZ, Jabi SW: Self-therapy practices among university students in Palestine: focus on herbal remedies. Complementary therapies in medicine 2008, 16(6):343-349.

89. Zaid A, Abu Ghosh A, Sweileh W, Al-Jabi S, Jaradat N: Chewable tablets: is this dosage form well evaluated by Palestinian health professionals. The Islamic University Journal 2007, 5:83-94.

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90. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Abed RMA-H, Rabba AK: Utilization of anti-infective agents measured in “defined daily dose”(DDD): a study in Palestine. Islamic University Journal 2007, 15:59-66.

91. Sweileh WM, Janem SA, Sawalha AF, Abu‐Taha AS, Zyoud SeH, Sabri IA, Al‐jabi SW, Jaradat NA, Zaid AANM: Medication dosing errors in hospitalized patients with renal impairment: a study in Palestine. Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety 2007, 16(8):908-912.

92. Sweileh WM: Influence of disease and drug risk factors on metformin dose adjustment: A retrospective study of outpatients in Nablus. The Islamic University Journal (Series of Natural Studies and Engineering) 2007.

93. Sweileh WM: Contraindications to metformin therapy among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pharmacy World & Science 2007, 29(6):587-592.

94. Sweileh W: " دكتور برنامج اعتماد بعد فلسطين في الصيدله لمهنة جديده أفاقالوطنيه" النجاح جامعة في .Quds Net News Agency 2007 .صيدله

95. Sweileh W: Potential adverse effects of a low-dose aspirin-diuretic combination on kidney function. International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics 2007, 45(11):601-605.

96. Sawalha A, Sweileh W, Zyoud Se, Al-Jabi S: Antidote stocking at hospitals in north Palestine. Online Journal Of Health And Allied Sciences 2007, 5(4).

97. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Salfeete SA, Zyoud SeH, Abu-Taha AS, Al-jabi SW, Jaradat NA, Zaid AA-NM: Admission blood glucose level as a potential indicator for short-term mortality and morbidity after myocardial infarction. Int J Diab Dev Ctries 2006, 26(3):117.

98. Sweileh WM, Jaradat NA: Sex differences and Disease Factors Affecting Monotherapy Choice for Hypertension. The Islamic University Journal 2006, 14(1):51-61.

99. Sweileh WM: Effect Of Combined Treatment Of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors And Diuretics On Serum Creatinine Levels Among Elderly Patients. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 2006, 14(3/4):196.

100. Sweileh W, Jaradat N, Elawee M, Al-Shakhsheer A, Sawalha A, Al-Ramahi R, Zaid AA-N: Drug Interactions and Risk of Bleeding among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Discharged with Warfarin. An - Najah Univ J Res (Science) 2006.

101. Sweileh W, Arafat R: Attitudes toward medications: a pilot study in Palestine. Islam Univ J (Ser Nat Stud Eng) 2006, 14(2):21-30.

102. Sweileh W, Al-Shakshair A, Jaradat N, Abu-Rabie K, Sabah W: Prevalence & Treatment of Patients with Epilepsy Associated with Intellectual Disability: a Pilot Study in Palestine. Islamic Univ J 2006, 14:183-189.

103. Sweileh W: Audit of prescribing practices of topical corticosteroids in outpatient dermatology clinics in north Palestine. EMHJ 2006, 12(1-2):161-169.

104. Sawalha A, Al-Bishtawi G, Al-Khayyat L, Sweileh W, Al-Ramahi R, Jaradat N: Pattern of Parenteral Antimicrobial Prescription among Pediatric Patients in Al-Watani Governmental Hospital in Palestine. An-Najah Univ J Res(N Sc) 2006, 20(1):191-206.

105. Sweileh WM, Shkokani FM, Sawalha AF, Al-Ramahi RJ, Jaradat NA, Zaid A-NM, Barakat AS: Prescribing pattern of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and beta blockers after acute myocardial infarction. Saudi medical journal 2005, 26(11):1837-1839.

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106. Sweileh WM, Sawalha AF, Jaradat NA: Extent of potential drug interactions among patients receiving anti-hypertensive medications. Saudi medical journal 2005, 26(4):548-552.

107. Sweileh WM, Aker OA, Jaradat NA: Aspirin therapy among diabetic hypertensive patients. J Islamic Univ 2005, 13:1-9.

108. Sweileh WM: Treatment of complicated and uncomplicated hypertension with nifedipine in Palestine. Saudi medical journal 2005, 26(1):78-83.

109. Sweileh W, Jaradat N, Marmash M: Pharmacological Evaluation of 5-Flurouracil (5-FU) Utilization among Patients with Gastro-Intestinal Tract (GIT) Cancers. An-Najah University Journal for Research 2005.

110. Sweileh W, Aker O, Hamooz S: Rate of compliance among patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. An-Najah Univ J Res (N Sci) 2005, 19:1-11.

111. Sweileh WM, Zeid A-A-N, Jaradat NA: Drug informational value of patient package insert (PPI): A sample study in Palestine. Journal of the Islamic University of Gaza, (Natural Sciences Series) 2004.

112. Sweileh WM, Arafat RT, Al-Khyat LS, Al-Masri DM, Jaradat NA: A pilot study to investigate over-the-counter drug abuse and misuse in Palestine. Saudi medical journal 2004, 25(12):2029-2032.

113. Sweileh WM, Aker OA, Jaradat NA: Pharmacological and Therapeutic analysis of anti-diabetic and antihypertensive drugs among diabetic hypertensive patients in Palestine. Journal of the Islamic University of Gaza,(Natural Sciences Series) 2004, 12(2):35-57.

114. Sweileh WM, Abu-Dhair OF: The Influence of Medical Insurance and Cost of Prescribed Medicines on Patient’s Decision-Making in Palestine. J Al-Aqsa Unv 2004.

115. Sweileh WM: Utilization of acetaminophen in Palestine: toxicity and therapeutic implications. Journal of the Islamic University of Gaza, (Natural Sciences Series) 2004.

116. Sweileh W, Jaradat N, Mustafa A: Antibiotic drug cost variations in Palestine: physicians and patients dilemma. An-Najah University Journal of Natural Sciences 2004, 18(1):73-79.

117. Sweileh W, Jaradat N, Barham A, Barakat A: Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Factors Affecting Physician’s and Pharmacist’s Selection of Drugs An-Najah Univ J Res (N Sc) 2004.

118. Sweileh W, Jaradat N, Al-Khayyat AA: Typical and Atypical Antipsychotic Drug Utilization in a Psychiatric Clinic in Palestine An-Najah Univ J Res (N Sc) 2004.

119. Sweileh W, Jaradat N: Pharmacotherapeutic Implications and Prescribing Pattern of Benzodiazepines (BZD) by Psychiatrists and Neurologists An-Najah Univ J Res (N Sc) 2004.

120. Sweileh W: Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Anti-sense Oligodeoxynucleotides An-Najah Univ J Res (N Sc) 2004.

121. Sweileh W: Self-medication and over-the-counter practices: a study in Palestine. J Al-Aqsa Unv 2004, 8:1-9.

122. Jaradat N, Sweileh W, Kerki S: Pharmacological Investigation of Plant-Derived Pharmaceuticals in Palestine. An-Najah University Journal for Research 2004, 18(1):81-86.

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123. Sweileh WM, Barham AM: Contraceptive Methods: Cost/Effectiveness Ratio from a Customer’s Perspective in Palestine. An-Najah University Journal for Research 2003, 17(1):43-51.

124. Sweileh WM: Substitution of Foreign Prescribed Medicines by Community Pharmacies in Palestine: A Legal and Pharmaco-Economic Analysis. An-Najah University Journal of Natural Sciences 2003, 17(1):35-41.

125. Sweileh W, Aker O, Hamooz S: Effect of “Polypharmacy” and “Frequency of Drug Dosing” on Rate of Compliance among Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients: A Survey Study in Palestine An-Najah Univ J Res (N Sc) 2003.

126. Sweileh W: Pharmacotherapeutic Analysis and Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Drugs Dispensed at Community Pharmacies in Palestine An-Najah Univ J Res (N Sc), 2003.

127. Sweileh W: Pharmacotherapeutic analysis of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs prescribed at rheumatology/orthopaedic clinics. J Al-Azhar University Gaza 2003, 6(2):47-56.

128. Jaradat N, Sweileh W: Drug Information for Community Pharmacies: Survey on Needs and Use of Drug Information with Special Focus on New Information Technology. An-Najah Univ J Res 2003, 17(2):287-300.

129. Jaradat N, Sweileh W: A descriptive study of community pharmacy practice in Palestine: analysis and future look. An-Najah University Journal for Research 2003, 17(2):191-199.

130. Sweileh W, Wenberg K, Xu J, Forsayeth J, Hardy S, Loring RH: Multistep expression and assembly of neuronal nicotinic receptors is both host-cell-and receptor-subtype-dependent. Molecular brain research 2000, 75(2):293-302.

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