Microspheres based on galactomannan and Spondias purpurea L. extract to increase antifungal and antibiofilm efficacy against Candida spp.

The ongoing problem of an increasing resistance of Candida spp. to available antifungals, has made it necessary the search for new therapeutic alternatives. The aim of this work was to develop a microsphere based on Caesalpinia ferrea galactomannan and Spondias purpurea L.

"Lesbian", a Term in Dispute: A Scoping Review.

This scoping review sought to explore the evolving landscape of lesbian identities and communities from 2013 to 2023. It addresses the debate over the relevance of the term "lesbian" in contemporary academia, highlighting contrasting viewpoints on its significance. Through thematic analysis of 12 selected articles, the study elucidates tensions surrounding lesbian identities, including stigmatization, generational divides, and the move toward "queer.

Enhancing Starch Film Properties Using Bacterial Nanocellulose-Stabilized Pickering Emulsions.

This study aimed to address issues related to hydrophilicity, barrier properties, and mechanical performance in starch-based films by incorporating Pickering emulsions stabilized with nano-fibrillated bacterial cellulose (BC). Emulsions were added to the film-forming suspension at varying concentrations (1.0%, 2.

Annual 30-m maps of global grassland class and extent (2000-2022) based on spatiotemporal Machine Learning.

The paper describes the production and evaluation of global grassland extent mapped annually for 2000-2022 at 30 m spatial resolution. The dataset showing the spatiotemporal distribution of cultivated and natural/semi-natural grassland classes was produced by using GLAD Landsat ARD-2 image archive, accompanied by climatic, landform and proximity covariates, spatiotemporal machine learning (per-class Random Forest) and over 2.3 M reference samples (visually interpreted in Very High Resolution imagery).

IMPACT OF SARCOPENIA ON THE PROGNOSIS OF PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOSIS HOSPITALIZED FOR ACUTE DECOMPENSATION OR ACUTE-ON-CHRONIC LIVER FAILURE.

Background: Cirrhosis is a prevalent disease and ranks among the leading causes of death worldwide. Sarcopenia is believed to be associated with a poorer prognosis in patients with cirrhosis.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of sarcopenia on the prognosis of patients hospitalized for acute decompensation of cirrhosis, with or without acute-on-chronic liver failure.