Quantification of Ochratoxin A in 90 spice and herb samples using the ELISA method.

This study addressed the challenge of accurately detecting mycotoxins in herbs and spices, which have gained popularity as alternative medicines but pose health risks due to potential contamination. We used a competitive direct ELISA kit (Art No. 8610), Veratox for Ochratoxin, to quantify Ochratoxin A in the herb and spice samples.

Knowledge about Medicine Use in Pregnancy: A National Study among Pharmacy Students in Jordan.

Background: Knowledge of medication use during pregnancy presents a concern to pharmacists upon graduation since they will be responsible for drug-related inquiries and counselling pregnant women about their medications. The present study aimed to assess undergraduate senior pharmacy students' knowledge about medication use during pregnancy in Jordan.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Jordanian universities.

Design and synthesis of new 8-anilide theophylline derivatives as bronchodilators and antibacterial agents.

Theophylline derivatives have long been recognized as potent bronchodilators for the relief of acute asthma. Recently, it was found that bacterial infection has a role in asthma pathogenesis. The present work involves the design and synthesis of 8-substituted theophylline derivatives as bronchodilators and antibacterial agents.