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Needs and opportunities for outpatient pharmacies in Colombia: The case of continuing education programs for pharmacists

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Development of instrument to report and assess causality of adverse events related to herbal medicines

Abstract: Background: The use of herbal medicines is justified empirically using ethnopharmacological knowledge, which has limitations. Reports of adverse events (AE) may contribute for safety, quality, and effectiveness assessment. Objectives: This study aimed to develop an instrument to allow detection...

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Acute oral toxicity from a fraction rich in phenolic compounds from the leaf extract of Swietenia macrophylla king in a murine model

Abstract: Background: The mahogany tree (Swietenia macrophylla King) is widely used in traditional medicine, especially its seeds, which are used in Malaysia, Indonesia and some countries of South America. Recently an active fraction of the leaf ethanolic extract (labelled “Sm13-16, 23”), showed promising...

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Alpha antiadrenergic effect of Achyrocline bogotensis extract (“Vira Vira”) in isolated rat aortic ring

Abstract: Background: The treatment of symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia is among the traditional uses of Achyrocline bogotensis (Kunth) [N.V. “Vira Vira”, Compositae] in Colombia. Pharmacological therapy for this disorder depends mainly on alpha-1 antiadrenergic agents, and the mechanism has not been...

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Effect of process variables in the production of fried green plantain in vacuum

Abstract: Background: This article technology deep frying green plantain was evaluated. Objectives: To optimize the process of deep frying in the production of green banana slices and set the association in terms of the quality parameter: texture; from the point of sensory and instrumental view. Methods:...

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Evaluation of the composition effect of harvested coffee in the organoleptic properties of coffee drink

Abstract: Background: The current flourishing of the specialty coffee market has motivated the development of this research on the basis that the harvested coffee fruits are a determining factor in drink quality. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the composition of harvested...

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Optimization of the spray drying process for obtaining cape gooseberry powder: an innovative and promising functional food

Abstract: Background: currently, functional foods are the type of foods of most interest to the modern consumer, due to the health benefits they provide. Objectives: Optimize the spray drying process to obtain cape gooseberry powder added with active compounds. Methods: A process of spray drying...

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