This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical characteristics and the effects of Amazonian pulp fruits consumption, such as araçá-boi (Eugenia stipitata), abiu grande (Pouteria caimito), araticum (Annona crassiflora), biri-biri (Averrhoa bilimbi L.), and yellow mangosteen (Garcinia xanthochymus), on hematologic, metabolic, renal, and hepatic function parameters in Wistar rats (n = 10 rats/group). The pulp of abiu had the highest levels of soluble solids, sugars, and pH. Biri-biri pulp had the highest levels of ascorbic acid and total titratable acidity, and a low pH. The araticum pulp had higher (p ≤ 0.05) ash content, total phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity than the pulp of other analyzed fruits. No significant increase in hematocrit, nor reduction of blood glucose, plasma cholesterol, and serum levels of glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (TGP), creatinine, and urea was observed in experimental groups relative to the control group of rats after the consumption of fruits pulp. The intake of abiu and araticum pulps promoted a significant reduction (p ≤ 0.05) in total leukocytes of the experimental groups as compared to the control group and only the intake of araticum significantly increased (p ≤ 0.05) triglyceride blood levels in rats (99.50 mg/dL). The regular consumption of biri-biri pulp for 30 days significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (TGO) levels in rats (116.83 U/L) compared to the control group (98.00 U/L). More researches are needed to generate knowledge about these promising Amazonian fruits, supporting the native fruit production, in addition to promoting health in the population and sustainability in the Amazon region.
To analyze scientific publications on the importance of auditing in nursing and its benefits for the patient in terms of improving the quality of and satisfaction in care. This is an integrative review, carried out by searching the databases: Database in Nursing – Brazilian Bibliography (BDENF), Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS) and Online System of Search and Analysis of Medical Literature (MEDLINE/PUBMED). Crossing the descriptors, using the Boolean operator "and" was implemented as follows: nursing audit AND Nursing Assistance AND nursing notes, using complete articles from the last 5 years, after selection 21 articles were chosen for this revision. It was possible that when there is a follow-up of the audit in the verification of the medical records, there is a correlation between the notes and the assistance provided, but often what is on paper was not performed on the patient, this is a negative aspect, in the positive aspect when what is on paper was performed on the patient and is meticulously recorded, there was an efficient and coherent communication between the team. Auditing in nursing is very important for health institutions, as it has an educating role in care, improving customer service and thus making the institution more recognized by the community it serves.
Chemical and physical flaxseed properties can be altered by Brazilian edaphoclimatic and soil management conditions. The study aimed to evaluate the physical and chemical quality of reddish-brown and golden-yellow flaxseeds produced in a conservation management system (i.e., with low agricultural inputs) in Dourados, MS, Midwest region, Brazil. The experiment design was carried out in random blocks, with three repetitions. Significance in difference between two groups were tested by Student t test at 5%. The reddish-brown and golden-yellow flaxseed from Midwest, cultivated under a conservation management system, exhibited similar physical and chemical patterns. However, the reddish-brown flaxseed had a higher hundred seed mass, width, length, color parameters (luminosity, chromaticity, and color angle), neutral detergent fiber contents, phenolic compounds, and stearic and oleic acids than the golden-yellow flaxseed. The flaxseeds produced in the conservationist management system showed the same grain physical and chemical quality as the international and national grains produced in the conventional management system, described in the literature. Our results corroborate the future incentives for increasingly sustainable production while searching for greater eco-efficiency and food security. Thus, the flaxseed cultivated in a conservationist management system has potential to be an economical alternative for all farmers.
The Brazilian flora harbors extensive plant biodiversity with the possibility of therapeutic use. In this context, the genus Aristolochia is widely used in folk medicine. From this perspective, the study aims to demonstrate important characteristics of these vegetables in the current literature. It was observed that the genus has promising medicinal properties that are directly related to its biological and chemical composition. However, it is notable that more research is needed to guide the safe use and encourage the synthesis of new pharmaceutical products derived from these herbs.
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