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Dr. Mahmoud with his graduate students and staff at the NMHI Research Day Congratulations to our Neuro-CPK graduate students, who presented their research at the annual NMHI Research Day at the University of Alberta, Edmonton. This event was a great chance for the students to share their ongoing work, exchange ideas, and explore future directions in neuroscience and mental health research. Particular congratulations to our PhD student, Maged Kharouba, for winning an award for

Congratulations to Maged Kharouba, Asma Aboelezz, Adham Elshamy, Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & coauthors for the publication of their recent paper in Separation Science Plus. Title: Development and Validation of an HPLC-UV Method for the Quantification of Cefepime in Human Plasma for Routine Clinical Monitoring Authors: Maged Kharouba, Asma Aboelezz, Adham Elshamy, Aaron M. Cook, Melissa L. Thompson Bastin, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud Abstract: Cefepime, a broad-spectrum fourth-generation c

Congratulations to Asma Aboelezz & Dr. Sherif Mahmoud for the publication of their recent paper in Medicines. Title: The Role of Metabolites in Acyclovir-Induced Neurotoxicity and Nephrotoxicity Authors: Asma Aboelezz, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud Abstract: Acyclovir is an antiviral drug effective against infections caused by herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It is given intravenously to treat serious infections such as herpes encephalitis. High acyclovir concentrations c

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & Asma Aboelezz for the publication of their recent paper in Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences. Title: Implementation of pharmacogenomics within community pharmacies in Alberta, Canada: An observational study Authors: Dalia Amr Hamdy, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud, Dareen Elsayed, Meagan Shields, Asma Aboelezz Abstract: Pharmacogenomics (PGx) use in Canadian community pharmacy is a new practice with limited application. This study sough

Congratulations to Maged Kharouba, Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & coauthors for the publication of their recent paper in Neurocritical Care. Title: Levetiracetam Dosing Optimization in Neurocritical Care Population: Neuro‑ARC Study Authors: Maged Kharouba, Aaron M. Cook, Melissa L. Thompson Bastin, Demetrios J. Kutsogiannis, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud Abstract: Background: Levetiracetam, a first-line antiseizure medication, is primarily eliminated through the kidneys, with approximately 66%

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Mahmoud, Maged Kharouba, Asma Aboelezz, Adham Elshamy & Ellen Gunn for the publication of their recent paper in Frontiers in Neurology. Title: Pharmacotherapy variability and precision medicine in neurocritical care Authors: Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud, Maged Kharouba, Asma Aboelezz, Adham Elshamy, Ellen Gunn Abstract: Pharmacotherapy variability is defined as the variability in drug response among and within individuals that is attributed to the inter

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & coauthors for the publication of their recent paper in Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Title: Extended stability of bivalirudin in intravenous solutions Authors: Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud, Forugh Sanaee, Jenna Smith, Lindsay Ryerson, Mary Bauman, Yvonne Rees, Elona Turley, Rashid Alobaidi, Marcel Romanick, Afsaneh Lavasanifar Abstract: Background: Bivalirudin is the preferred anticoagulant for pediatric ventricular assist device

Congratulations to Asma Aboelezz, Maged Kharouba & Dr. Sherif Mahmoud for the publication of their recent paper in Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. Title: Acyclovir dosing strategies in herpes encephalitis: A retrospective charts review Authors: Asma Aboelezz, Maged Kharouba, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud Abstract: Background: Herpes encephalitis is a life-threatening condition that causes severe inflammation of the brain, often leading to permanent neurological damage or death if n

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & coauthors for the publication of their recent paper in Neurocritical Care. Title: Development and Validation of an HPLC-UV Method for the Quantification of Cefepime in Human Plasma for Routine Clinical Monitoring Authors: Denise H. Rhoney, Aaron M. Cook, Karen Berger, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud, Gretchen M. Brophy, Salia Farrokh, Theresa Human, John Lewin, Jeffrey J. Mucksavage, Kiranpal S. Sangha, Eljim P. Tesoro Abstract: This article revi

Congratulations to Asma Aboelezz, Maged Kharouba, Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & coauthors for the publication of their recent paper in Molecules. Title: The Development and Validation of a Simple HPLC-UV Method for the Determination of Vancomycin Concentration in Human Plasma and Application in Critically Ill Patients Authors: Asma Aboelezz, Novel Solomon Tesfamariam, Maged Kharouba, Tamara Gligoric, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud Abstract: Vancomycin is an antimicrobial agent that exhibits hi

Congratulations to Maged Kharouba, Asma Aboelezz, Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & coauthors for the publication of their recent paper in The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Title: The Impact of Augmented Renal Clearance on the Pharmacokinetics of Levetiracetam in Critically Ill Patients: A Literature Review Authors: Maged Kharouba, Asma Aboelezz, Janice Y. Kung, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud Abstract: Levetiracetam is an antiseizure medication (ASM) that has several advantages over other ASMs

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Mahmoud & coauthors for the publication of their recent paper in Neurocritical Care. Title: Caring for Coma after Severe Brain Injury: Clinical Practices and Challenges to Improve Outcomes: An Initiative by the Curing Coma Campaign Authors: Brooke Murtaugh, DaiWai M. Olson, Neeraj Badjatia, Ariane Lewis, Venkatesh Aiyagari, Kartavya Sharma, Claire J. Creutzfeldt, Guido J. Falcone, Amy Shapiro‑Rosenbaum, Elizabeth K. Zink, Jose I. Suarez, Gisele S

This award recognizes a pharmacist who demonstrates leadership and exemplifies the evolution of the pharmacy profession toward an expanded role in health care. From the Canadian Pharmacists Association: Dr. Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of pharmacy, with a career spanning over 2 decades characterized by remarkable achievements and contributions. Dr. Mahmoud completed a pharmacy degree and master’s in clinical pharmacy from Ain-Shams Unive

This comprehensive, first-of-its kind title is an indispensable resource for pharmacists looking to learn or improve crucial patient assessment skills relevant to all pharmacy practice settings. Pharmacists’ role as health care practitioners is evolving as they are taking a more active part in primary patient care—helping patients manage their medications and diseases, providing patient education, and, in some jurisdictions, prescribing and adapting medications. To perform t

Congratulations to Dr. Sherif Mahmoud, Clinical Associate Professor, for being named a Fellow of the Neurocritical Care Society (FNCS), and on receiving the 2020 Neurocritical Care Society Presidential Citation and the Neurocritical Care Travel Grant. His accomplishments were announced virtually at the Neurocritical Care Society Annual Meeting, and recognize Dr. Mahmoud’s exceptional service, neurocritical care program development, academic excellence, scholarship, leadership