Melissa López, C. Carrascosa, R. Millán, Graciela Hitatí Negro, A. Raposo, E. Sanjuán
A literature review of the European and Spanish legislation has been made related to the labelling and packaging of eggs for human consumption to identify if there are any deficiencies in the current regulations, and to verify the compliance of the information given by the labelling in the marketed eggs in Gran Canaria (Spain). To this end, eighteen eggs labels were collected directly from commercial establishments in a way that ensured representation of all different production systems (furnished cages, deep litter, free-range and organic), as well as the hen and quail species. The study showed a high fulfilment of the mandatory parameters in hen eggs, with a few flaws in the storage recommendations and the egg classification of some of the free-range eggs. Likewise, many of the optional parameters were met in all the production systems noted. In quail eggs, important deficiencies were found regarding the mandatory information showed in their labels; these were unjustified omissions from a legal point of view. Finally, a proposal for implementing a labelling guide for the fresh eggs produced and marketed in Canary Islands is made that fulfils the current legislation and the specific needs in the marketing of these products.
{"title":"Studying the compliance of the labelling in different types of farm fresh eggs for human consumption marketed in Gran Canaria (Spain) – An egg labelling proposition for those produced in Canary Islands","authors":"Melissa López, C. Carrascosa, R. Millán, Graciela Hitatí Negro, A. Raposo, E. Sanjuán","doi":"10.19277/BBR.15.2.181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19277/BBR.15.2.181","url":null,"abstract":"A literature review of the European and Spanish legislation has been made related to the labelling and packaging of eggs for human consumption to identify if there are any deficiencies in the current regulations, and to verify the compliance of the information given by the labelling in the marketed eggs in Gran Canaria (Spain). To this end, eighteen eggs labels were collected directly from commercial establishments in a way that ensured representation of all different production systems (furnished cages, deep litter, free-range and organic), as well as the hen and quail species. The study showed a high fulfilment of the mandatory parameters in hen eggs, with a few flaws in the storage recommendations and the egg classification of some of the free-range eggs. Likewise, many of the optional parameters were met in all the production systems noted. In quail eggs, important deficiencies were found regarding the mandatory information showed in their labels; these were unjustified omissions from a legal point of view. Finally, a proposal for implementing a labelling guide for the fresh eggs produced and marketed in Canary Islands is made that fulfils the current legislation and the specific needs in the marketing of these products.","PeriodicalId":14771,"journal":{"name":"Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research","volume":"56 1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91147803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ceftriaxone is a 3rd generation cephalosporin, often prescribed because of its broad spectrum of action. Objectives: (i) To prepare a clinical review of ceftriaxone. (ii) To describe/analyse the profile of cephalosporins consumed in outpatient clinics by Portuguese districts in 2015. (iii) To identify/analyse the safety alerts of ceftriaxone issued by the National and European Medicines (EMA) Agencies. Methods: Diverse sources were accessed, namely PubMed and Micromedex. The report of INFARMED, I.P. on the consumption of cephalosporins in Portugal and the safety alerts of ceftriaxone on the website of INFARMED, I.P. and the EMA were consulted. Results: The clinical review was developed. The districts of Lisbon, Coimbra, Portalegre, Porto and Leiria presented consumptions above the national average (21.25 DHD). Ceftriaxone was the second most commonly used cephalosporin in this group. Only two informative circulars of INFARMED, I.P. on the safety of ceftriaxone were identified. Both circulars were based on the benefit risk assessments of EMA. Conclusion: The efficacy and safety profile of ceftriaxone remains favourable. It is possible that this antibiotic may be prescribed outside the scope of its therapeutic indications, considering the significant differences in its consumption among some Portuguese districts. Thus, monitoring for the appearance of bacterial resistance is critical.
{"title":"Ceftriaxone: clinical review, consumption in Portugal and safety alerts","authors":"Carla Pires, A. Fernandes","doi":"10.19277/BBR.15.2.189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19277/BBR.15.2.189","url":null,"abstract":"Ceftriaxone is a 3rd generation cephalosporin, often prescribed because of its broad spectrum of action. Objectives: (i) To prepare a clinical review of ceftriaxone. (ii) To describe/analyse the profile of cephalosporins consumed in outpatient clinics by Portuguese districts in 2015. (iii) To identify/analyse the safety alerts of ceftriaxone issued by the National and European Medicines (EMA) Agencies. Methods: Diverse sources were accessed, namely PubMed and Micromedex. The report of INFARMED, I.P. on the consumption of cephalosporins in Portugal and the safety alerts of ceftriaxone on the website of INFARMED, I.P. and the EMA were consulted. Results: The clinical review was developed. The districts of Lisbon, Coimbra, Portalegre, Porto and Leiria presented consumptions above the national average (21.25 DHD). Ceftriaxone was the second most commonly used cephalosporin in this group. Only two informative circulars of INFARMED, I.P. on the safety of ceftriaxone were identified. Both circulars were based on the benefit risk assessments of EMA. Conclusion: The efficacy and safety profile of ceftriaxone remains favourable. It is possible that this antibiotic may be prescribed outside the scope of its therapeutic indications, considering the significant differences in its consumption among some Portuguese districts. Thus, monitoring for the appearance of bacterial resistance is critical.","PeriodicalId":14771,"journal":{"name":"Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78694388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Texture analysis can be used to improve skin sonography quantification capacities","authors":"Ana S. Macedo, H. Silva, L. Monteiro Rodrigues","doi":"10.19277/BBR.15.2.187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19277/BBR.15.2.187","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14771,"journal":{"name":"Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research","volume":"426 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84952685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara Sofia Montenegro, A. Raposo, Bruno deSousa, Nelson Tavares
Nutrition plays a crucial role in pregnancy as it may help to prevent pregnancy complications and fetal pathologies. It is beneficial for pregnant women to have a fractionated alimentation, as it minimizes symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum and reduces the increased risk of hypoglycemia. The objective of this study was the preparation of three cereal bars, each one suitable for a trimester of pregnancy for pregnant women without known nutritional deficiency or pathology. Three cereal bars with a common base were obtained, to which were added nutritionally adequate ingredients for the nutritional needs of each respective trimester. The bars respected the increase of the caloric intake during the pregnancy, but, in terms of micronutrients, it was verified that no micronutrient has reached the total Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) through the consumption of two cereal bars. Still, these bars may become important tools for adherence and maintenance of healthy alimentation by the pregnant woman.
{"title":"Development of cereal bars with adequate nutritional profile for each trimester of pregnancy– An exploratory study","authors":"Sara Sofia Montenegro, A. Raposo, Bruno deSousa, Nelson Tavares","doi":"10.19277/BBR.15.1.172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19277/BBR.15.1.172","url":null,"abstract":"Nutrition plays a crucial role in pregnancy as it may help to prevent pregnancy complications and fetal pathologies. It is beneficial for pregnant women to have a fractionated alimentation, as it minimizes symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum and reduces the increased risk of hypoglycemia. The objective of this study was the preparation of three cereal bars, each one suitable for a trimester of pregnancy for pregnant women without known nutritional deficiency or pathology. Three cereal bars with a common base were obtained, to which were added nutritionally adequate ingredients for the nutritional needs of each respective trimester. The bars respected the increase of the caloric intake during the pregnancy, but, in terms of micronutrients, it was verified that no micronutrient has reached the total Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) through the consumption of two cereal bars. Still, these bars may become important tools for adherence and maintenance of healthy alimentation by the pregnant woman.","PeriodicalId":14771,"journal":{"name":"Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83218315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Blood flow in the lower extremities varies considerably due to changes in pressure from muscle contraction as occurs with calf muscle pump activity. The dorsiflexion is associated with functional walking performance, and its relation with microcirculation of lower limbs has not yet been addressed. In this study we explore the impact of dorsiflexion in the lower limb microcirculation with non-invasive technologies, as near as possible to the normal physiological state. Six (31 ± 9 years) healthy subjects were enrolled in this study after informed written consent. The experimental protocol consisted of 5 minutes standing, 1 minute of dorsiflexor muscle group contraction, and 5 minutes recovery in the initial position. Microcirculation was evaluated by photoplethysmography (PPG) and laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF). Pulse rate (PR) was obtained from PPG. Nonparametric statistics were used for phase comparisons. Dorsiflexion significantly modified the local perfusion, with PPG registering a decrease (p=0.028) while LDF registered an increase (p=0.028). PR did not change during the procedure. Foot dorsiflexion seems to cause different responses in the skin microvascular networks which might be attributed to the different measuring depths of the techniques employed, justifying further studies.
{"title":"Studying the in vivo microcirculatory adaptation to isometric contraction (dorsiflexion) in the human lower limb","authors":"M. Florindo, H. Silva, L. Monteiro Rodrigues","doi":"10.19277/BBR.15.1.175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19277/BBR.15.1.175","url":null,"abstract":"Blood flow in the lower extremities varies considerably due to changes in pressure from muscle contraction as occurs with calf muscle pump activity. The dorsiflexion is associated with functional walking performance, and its relation with microcirculation of lower limbs has not yet been addressed. In this study we explore the impact of dorsiflexion in the lower limb microcirculation with non-invasive technologies, as near as possible to the normal physiological state. Six (31 ± 9 years) healthy subjects were enrolled in this study after informed written consent. The experimental protocol consisted of 5 minutes standing, 1 minute of dorsiflexor muscle group contraction, and 5 minutes recovery in the initial position. Microcirculation was evaluated by photoplethysmography (PPG) and laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF). Pulse rate (PR) was obtained from PPG. Nonparametric statistics were used for phase comparisons. Dorsiflexion significantly modified the local perfusion, with PPG registering a decrease (p=0.028) while LDF registered an increase (p=0.028). PR did not change during the procedure. Foot dorsiflexion seems to cause different responses in the skin microvascular networks which might be attributed to the different measuring depths of the techniques employed, justifying further studies.","PeriodicalId":14771,"journal":{"name":"Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79226652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Victor Hugo Pacagnelli Infante, Maísa Oliveira de Melo, P. M. B. G. Maia Campos
{"title":"The social and scientifical evolution of the cosmetic science – a brasilein view","authors":"Victor Hugo Pacagnelli Infante, Maísa Oliveira de Melo, P. M. B. G. Maia Campos","doi":"10.19277/bbr.15.1.177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19277/bbr.15.1.177","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14771,"journal":{"name":"Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82946198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biochemistry Glucose: 119 mg / dL (82.0 115.0) Urea: 35.1 mg / dL (8.0 50.0) Creatinine: 1.12 mg / dL (0.70 1.20) Uric acid 8.4mg / dL (2.6 8.0) Total cholesterol: 196 mg / dL (<200.0) HDL cholesterol: 71.0 mg / dL (40.0 60.0) LDL cholesterol: 104.2 mg / dL (<175.0) Triglycerides: 104.0 mg / dL (<150.0) Mulher de 67 anos, reformada, com várias patologias associadas, apresenta-se na Consulta de Nutrição com queixas de diarreia e cólicas abdominais há cerca de cinco meses, entretanto medicada pela médica de família com Racecadotril e Atyflor®. Aguarda consulta de gastrenterologia.
{"title":"Lynfocytic colitis (Clinical case)","authors":"Bruno Sousa, Nelson Tavares","doi":"10.19277/BBR.15.1.173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.19277/BBR.15.1.173","url":null,"abstract":"Biochemistry Glucose: 119 mg / dL (82.0 115.0) Urea: 35.1 mg / dL (8.0 50.0) Creatinine: 1.12 mg / dL (0.70 1.20) Uric acid 8.4mg / dL (2.6 8.0) Total cholesterol: 196 mg / dL (<200.0) HDL cholesterol: 71.0 mg / dL (40.0 60.0) LDL cholesterol: 104.2 mg / dL (<175.0) Triglycerides: 104.0 mg / dL (<150.0) Mulher de 67 anos, reformada, com várias patologias associadas, apresenta-se na Consulta de Nutrição com queixas de diarreia e cólicas abdominais há cerca de cinco meses, entretanto medicada pela médica de família com Racecadotril e Atyflor®. Aguarda consulta de gastrenterologia.","PeriodicalId":14771,"journal":{"name":"Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79877047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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