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Immunochromatography screening devices for cannabinoids in oral fluid sample

Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is one of the most consumed drugs in the world and recent studies have associated its use with an increase in the number of traffic accidents in different countries. In many countries, like Brazil, simple and reliable methodologies are still needed for the detection of drugs ...

Preformulation screening of lipids using solubility parameter concept in conjunction with experimental research to develop ceftriaxone loaded nanostructured lipid carriers

Abstract Development of ceftriaxone loaded nanostructured lipid carriers to increase permeability of ceftriaxone across uninflamed meninges after parenteral administration. Lipids were selected by theoretical and experimental techniques and optimization of NLCs done by response surface methodology using ...

Biological screening of herbal extracts and essential oil from Plectranthus species: α-amylase and 5-lipoxygenase inhibition and antioxidant and anti-Candida potentials

Abstract The phenolic compound content, the antioxidant and α-amylase inhibition potentials of different extracts of the Plectranthus amboinicus, P. barbatus and P. ornatus were evaluated. We also evaluated the influence of plant growth and harvest time on the chemical composition of the essential oil ...

Desafios no acolhimento com classificação de risco sob a ótica dos enfermeiros

RESUMO Objetivo: compreender os desafios percebidos pelos enfermeiros no processo de acolhimento com classificação de risco. Método: trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, analítica, realizada com enfermeiros atuantes no acolhimento com classificação de risco em quatro Unidades de Pronto Atendimento d...

Insegurança alimentar na atenção primária à saúde: manual de identificação dos domicílios e organização da rede

A Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SAN) consiste na realização do direito de todos ao acesso regular e permanente a alimentos de qualidade, em quantidade suficiente, sem comprometer o acesso a outras necessidades essenciais, tendo como base: práticas alimentares promotoras da saúde que respeitem a...

Screening of Ketoprofen-Poloxamer and Ketoprofen-Eudragit solid dispersions for improved physicochemical characteristics and dissolution profile

The aim of the present study was to enhance the dissolution rate of an NSAID drug Ketoprofen by formulating it into solid dispersions with water soluble carrier Poloxamer 188 and Eudragit S 100. The solid dispersions of Ketoprofen with Poloxamer 188 were prepared at 1:1, 1:1.5 and 1:2 (Ketoprofen: Poloxa...

CLARIPED: a new tool for risk classification in pediatric emergencies

Rev. paul. pediatr; 34 (3), 2016
OBJECTIVE: To present a new pediatric risk classification tool, CLARIPED, and describe its development steps. METHODS: Development steps: (i) first round of discussion among experts, first prototype; (ii) pre-test of reliability, 36 hypothetical cases; (iii) second round of discussion to perform adjustm...

Um sistema conexionista de apoio a decisão para triagem de acientes em unidades básicas de saúde
A connectionist system decision support for screening patients in primary care units

J. health inform; 8 (supl.I), 2016
A não priorização dos casos clínicos pelas equipes das unidades básicas de saúde é um problema que restringe o acesso da população aos serviços. Essa dificuldade surge a partir do número excessivo de pessoas sob a responsabilidade das equipes, que muitas vezes é superior à sua própria capac...