Characterization of some selected macroalgae extracts and assessment of their insecticidal and genotoxicity in Culex pipiens L. mosquito larvae.

The continual use of synthetic insecticides to control mosquito larvae has severe implications for human health and the ecosystem, highlighting the need for alternative natural insecticides. Macroalgae may be a good alternative because of their biologically active metabolites with distinctive chemical structures that have been reported for their insecticidal properties. The study aimed to investigate the potential of different extracts from Jania rubens (Linnaeus) J.

Practices and preferences in the use of magnification among endodontists and restorative dentists: A multicentre study.

Background And Objectives: Aim of the current study was to assess the perception, preference, and practice of endodontists and restorative dentists at different locations around the world about dental magnification instruments.

Materials And Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional study was ethically approved from the local committee of bioethics. After thorough literature search, a questionnaire was designed and validated.

Toxicity of Macroalgae Extracts to Larvae of the Northern House Mosquito.

The continuous use of synthetic insecticides to suppress mosquito larvae has detrimental impacts on the environment and human health. Finding novel and target-specific bio-insecticides has become crucial. Here, the larvicidal and genotoxic activities of different extracts from and toward larvae were investigated.

Potential of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in the Management of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Narrative Review.

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction presents a major clinical challenge due to its complex pathophysiology and limitations in its therapeutic options. This comprehensive review explores the comparative effectiveness of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, focusing on their impact on diabetic versus non-diabetic patients, individuals with chronic kidney disease, and the elderly. A comprehensive literature search identified randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and clinical studies that evaluated the role of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in managing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

The 2023 ESC heart failure guideline update and its implications for clinical practice.

In this article we focus on areas of the European Society for Cardiology (ESC) heart failure guideline 2023 update that will be most relevant in the day-to-day management of patients with heart failure. These include an expanded indication for sodiumglucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and intravenous iron, together with rapid optimisation of foundation therapies. With important outcomes for patients, there will undoubtedly need to be modifications to service delivery to ensure that they are widely available for patient benefit.