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Exploring the diverse properties of Mentha piperita L.: a systematic review
Ferreira, Inês; Sousa, Mariana; Sequeira, Susie; Cruz, AgostinhoBackground: Mentha piperita L., widely recognized as peppermint, is globally renowned and popular due to its versatile applications in medicine, industry, and cuisine [1]. This perennial plant has a worldwide distribution, with origins in Europe and Middle East. As member of the Lamiaceae family it’s a natural hybrid of Mentha aquatic L. and Mentha spicata L. [1]. Traditionally, it has been used for alleviating...
Plants with anti-inflammatory properties: a review regarding Portuguese ethnobo...
Sousa, Mariana; Cruz, AgostinhoBackground: Ethnobotany represent a key element to identify plants with medicinal properties, gathering ancestral traditions with scientific inquiry. In Portugal, ethnobotany has contributed to the identification of plant species used to address various health concerns. In this context, the emergence of anti-inflammatory properties stands out. The search and collection of plants with these characteristics not o...
Switch para biossimilares de anticorpos monoclonais: análise económica num hosp...
Machado, Sara; Cruz, Agostinho; Pimenta, RuiEnquadramento: Se as quotas de biossimilares (SBMs) nos hospitais do Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) português fossem equivalentes às mais altas, a poupança anual estimada ascenderia a 13,9 milhões de euros [1]. O processo de switch, contributo indiscutível para a sustentabilidade do SNS, depara-se ainda com obstáculos que terão de ser ultrapassados com vista a uma maior adoção de SBMs em Portugal [2]. Deste mo...
A comprehensive analysis of viability assessment methods for Giardia lamblia an...
Sequeira, Susie; Sousa, Mariana; Cruz, AgostinhoBackground: Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia) and Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) are flagellated protozoan parasites responsible for giardiasis and trichomoniasis, respectively. These infections, often asymptomatic, can manifest with gastrointestinal and genitourinary symptoms [1,2]. Metronidazole serves as the primary pharmacological treatment for both diseases, but it has limitations, including adverse effec...
Identification of barriers that can influence older adults in community pharmac...
Pedro, Rita; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Cruz, Agostinho; Cruz, AgostinhoThis systematic review examines the barriers that may influence the proper care and counseling for people who are 65 years or older, in community pharmacies. Also, we attempt to identify potential strategies to mitigate these barriers. The research question addressed is “What kind of barriers influence older people in community pharmacies?”. Five electronic databases were used: Medline from Pubmed, Core collect...
Ensuring safety in cytotoxic drug preparation: A systematic review of guideline...
Moreira, Fernando; Jesus, Ângelo; Pinho, Cláudia; Santos, Marlene; Serdoura, Mélanie; Cruz, Agostinho; Moreira, Fernando; Jesus, Ângelo; Pinho, CláudiaChemotherapy preparation involves the use of specific techniques and equipment, given the need to maintain preparation sterility and its strict prescribed composition, and avoid occupational exposure to cytotoxic agents. This study aims to identify the most relevant contents for pharmacy professionals' education and training programs and to elucidate the evaluation procedure these professionals should follow wh...
Use of Medicinal Plants for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Canine Parasitic Infec...
Santos, Patrícia; Sousa, Mariana; Cruz, Agostinho; Cruz, AgostinhoDogs have been perceived as providing companionship to all members of the family, yet they can act as a vector for the transmission of parasitic agents to humans, particularly those who own or care for them. Traditional medicine seem to demonstrate effects in the treatment of diseases in animals; however, it is necessary to prove their effectiveness using more recent scientific evidence.
Exploring alternative potentialities of portuguese and spanish craft beers: ant...
Pereira, Maria João; Santos, Diana; Cruz, Agostinho; Jesus, Ângelo; Martins, João P.; Moreira, Fernando; Santos, Marlene; Pinho, CláudiaCraft beer has gained popularity due to its unique sensory characteristics and complex matrix with nutritional and potential health benefits. Studies linking beer consumption to skin conditions are limited, however, the high content of bioactive compounds is related to biological activities such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-carcinogenic. This study aims to evaluate the antioxida...
Innovative pedagogical tools for parasitology based on interactive learning
Sequeira, Susie; Sousa, Mariana; Fernandes, Sara; Barreiros, Luísa; Cunha, Agostinho; Cruz, Agostinho; Fernandes, Sara; Barreiros, LuisaParasitic infections in children, in particular ectoparasitoses, remain a public health challenge within the school context in Portugal. As part of the curricular unit “Agentes e Vectores de Doença I” included in the first year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy, pedagogical tools have been developed to raise awareness on this issue among the various stakeholders involved in primary education. The developed activities...
Exploring methodologies from Isolation to excystation for Giardia lamblia: A sy...
Sequeira, Susie; Sousa, Mariana; Cruz, Agostinho; Cruz, AgostinhoGiardia lamblia is a flagellated protozoan and the etiological agent of giardiasis, a leading cause of epidemic and sporadic diarrhoea globally. The clinical and public health relevance of giardiasis underscores the need for robust methodologies to investigate and manage this pathogen. This study reviews the main methodologies described in the literature for studying the life cycle of G. lamblia, focusing on is...