Exploring the Potential Effects of Soybean By-Product (Hulls) and Enzyme (Beta-Mannanase) on Laying Hens During Peak Production.

This study determined the interaction between soybean hulls (SHs) and enzymes (β-mannanase) to improve the sustainability and efficacy of feeding programs for laying hens during peak production while ensuring the best health and efficiency. In a completely randomized design (CRD), 200 golden-brown hens were fed for four weeks (33 to 36 weeks) and randomly distributed into four groups, each containing four replicates of ten birds, with one group receiving a control diet (P0) and the others receiving diets that contained four combinations of SHs and enzymes (ENZs). e.

Prevalence of piriformis syndrome and its associated risk factors among university students in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of piriformis syndrome (PS) among undergraduate university health sciences students aged 18 to 25 and assess the significant predictors of PS regardless of its type and severe PS in particular.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Setting: The study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital of a public university in Pakistan from December 2023 to May 2024.

Trends in Mortality Due to Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the United States: A CDC WONDER Database Analysis (1999-2020).

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a global health issue profoundly impacting quality of life. The United States accounts for nearly a quarter of the world's IBD patients, with the highest prevalence rates. This study aims to identify the demographic and regional trends of IBD-related mortality in the U.

The Association Between Knowledge, Perception, and Attitudes Towards Vitamin D and Hypovitaminosis D: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted Among Saudi Women.

Background Saudi Arabia, although it is a sunny country, has a very high rate of vitamin D deficiency, especially among females more than males. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with hypovitaminosis D among these women in order to develop effective strategies for the prevention and management of this serious health issue. Methods An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 384 Saudi females in Jeddah.

Juvenile hormone regulates reproductive diapause through both canonical and noncanonical pathways in the bean bug Riptortus pedestris.

Diapause is an adaptive developmental arrest commonly utilized by animals to cope with seasonal changes. Central to this process are hormonal events that bridge photoperiodic cues and physiological changes. In insect reproductive diapause, the absence of juvenile hormone (JH) serves as the primary endocrine event that governs key diapause traits, including ovarian developmental arrest and lipid accumulation.