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Spirulina, an FDA-approved functional food: Worth the hype?
(Cellular and Molecular Biology Association, 2023)
Spirulina, a blue-green microalga is an eminent functional food due to its unique nutritional and disease-mitigating properties. The main objective of this article is to present an overview of the nutritional composition ...
The Prevalence of Stimulant and Nutritional Supplement Usage Among Students at Abu Dhabi Universities in Gyms
(North American Business Press, 2023-10-13)
University students in Abu Dhabi used stimulants and nutritional supplements at gyms. The study pinpointed variations based on the variables (years of practice, education level, age, and gender) and other. 512 male and ...
Cydonia oblonga-Seed-Mucilage-Based pH-Sensitive Graft Copolymer for Controlled Drug Delivery—In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)
The primary objective of this study was to assess the potential utility of quince seed mucilage as an excipient within a graft copolymer for the development of an oral-controlled drug delivery system. The Cydonia ...
Impact of Processing and Preservation Methods and Storage on Total Phenolics, Flavonoids, and Antioxidant Activities of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-10)
Very few studies have thus far evaluated the impact of various processing and preservation techniques (blanching, frying, freezing, dehydration, and sun drying) on the levels of total phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant ...
Utilization of green ATR-FTIR spectroscopic method for quantitative analysis of Ibuprofen tablets
(Pensoft Publishers, 2023)
Aim: The aim of this study is to propose a green and nondestructive method using the ATR-FTIR method for the quantitative analysis of Ibuprofen tablet dosage forms. Herein, the technique has been validated as an alternative ...
Factors influencing pharmacists' participation in continuing education activities in the United Arab Emirates: insights and implications from a cross-sectional study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2023-12)
Background: Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for pharmacists to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. The purpose of this research was to collect data about the perception of pharmacists ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy: an overview of innovations
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)
Pharmacies, if properly equipped, have the potential to
evolve into health management centers rather than mere
medication fulfillment locations. Recent years have witnessed an exponential surge in data digitization within ...
Effect of Dietary Fiber Supplementation on Metabolic Endotoxemia: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-10)
Introduction: Metabolic endotoxemia (ME) is the main cause of sub-clinical chronic inflammation, which subsequently triggers the onset of several chronic diseases. However, recent reports have indicated that dietary fiber ...
Health literacy, knowledge, household disposal, and misuse practices of antibiotics among UAE residents: a nationwide cross-sectional study
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)
Background: The study aimed to evaluate health literacy, knowledge, household disposal, and misuse practices of antibiotics among the United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents. Research design and methods: An observational ...
Reactive oxygen species in biological systems: Pathways, associated diseases, and potential inhibitors—A review
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023)
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced under normal physiological conditions and may have beneficial and harmful effects on biological systems. ROS are involved in many physiological processes such as differentiation, ...