Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among infertile women in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a significant contributor to female infertility and other various metabolic disorders. This systematic review estimates the prevalence of PCOS among infertile women in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Methods: The study searched five databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and SCOPUS), from their inception to 2022 for observational studies conducted in GCC countries.

Perceived stigma among undergraduate medical students towards people with psychiatric illness: A cross sectional study.

Background: Over 450 million individuals worldwide suffer from mental illnesses, according to epidemiological data, making this one of the biggest problems facing modern medicine. People often react in a fairly discriminatory way to those with mental illness, and stigmatizing views toward those with mental illness are ubiquitous. In India, people who suffer from mental illness live with their families, and the stigma associated with mental illness has a significant impact on how effectively these people are treated over time by their families and communities.

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus temporally after COVID-19 vaccination: a systematic review of uncontrolled case reports and case series.

Purpose: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) following COVID-19 vaccination has been reported previously but the clinical characteristics, onset, treatment, and outcomes of these cases have not been previously systematically reviewed.

Methods: A systematic review, guided by PRISMA guidelines, surveyed PubMed and Embase databases from April 2021 to June 2023 for case reports and series detailing HZO following COVID-19 vaccination. Studies excluded were abstracts, reviews, and clinical trials.

Optimization of Instant Beverage Powder Containing Propolis Extract Nanoliposomes.

Propolis is a natural resinous complex mixture produced by honeybees that contain various bioactive compounds. However, these bioactive compounds are chemically unstable and their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract is influenced by their solubility and stability. Encapsulation technology has been employed to increase their bioavailability and protect them against hostile conditions.

TomoPicker: Annotation-Efficient Particle Picking in cryo-electron Tomograms.

Particle picking in cryo-electron tomograms (cryo-ET) is crucial for in situ structure detection of macromolecules and protein complexes. The traditional template-matching-based approaches for particle picking suffer from template-specific biases and have low throughput. Given these problems, learning-based solutions are necessary for particle picking.

Investigation of research quality and transparency in neurosurgery through the utilization of open science practices.

Background And Objective: Neurosurgical research is a rapidly evolving field, with numerous studies continuously published. As the body of research grows, upholding high-quality standards becomes increasingly essential. Open science practices offer tools to ensure quality and transparency.

Seasonal variations of insect abundance: Correlating growth stage-specific metrics with weather patterns in Rangpur Region, Bangladesh.

The disclosure of insect occurrences correlating with meteorological data is pivotal in devising effective management strategies for rice fields. The study collected data on harmful and beneficial insects, along with meteorological variables, for three consecutive rice-growing seasons in 2021 and 2022. Month-wise insect distribution were delineated, with prominent species such as green leafhopper, brown planthopper, white-backed planthopper, rice whorl maggot, damselfly, parasitic wasps and green mirid bug observed consistently.

Dataset on developing low glycemic index rice variety suitable for irrigated ecosystem in Bangladesh.

This dataset offers a comprehensive analysis of rice grain yield and quality traits over a period of three years, spanning 27 different environments in Bangladesh. The focus is on evaluating the performance of various genotypes (G), environments (E), and their interactions (GEI). The study's goal is to identify a stable and adaptive rice genotype that not only exhibits high-quality traits but also has a low glycemic index.

Prevalence of hepatitis A and E viruses in wastewater in Asian countries.

Hepatitis A and E viruses (HAV and HEV, respectively) remain a significant global health concern despite advancements in healthcare and vaccination programs. Regular monitoring and vaccine efficacy of HAV are still lacking in different countries. This study aimed to investigate HAV and HEV prevalence in developed, developing, and least-developed Asian countries using wastewater as a surveillance tool.

Retention of survival swimming skills among SwimSafe graduates in rural communities of Bangladesh: Results from a cross-sectional study.

Background: Drowning is the leading cause of death among children in rural Bangladesh. While survival swimming for children ages 6 years and above is recommended in low-income and middle-income countries, research into the long-term retention of survival swimming skills is absent.

Methods: The retention of four survival swimming skills, including swimming for 25 m, floating/treading for 30 s, reach rescue skills and throw rescue skills, was observed among those trained under the SwimSafe programme more than 10 years ago.

Effective multidimensional treatment identification of different chemical fertilizers: Response of insect dynamics and rice production.

Effective management of fertilizers is essential in influencing the prevalence of insects in rice ( L.) fields. Over two years (2019-20 and 2020-21), an experiment conducted at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Habiganj, during the boro season aimed to identify the most effective multidimensional treatment (EMT) by testing various combinations of chemical fertilizers and its effect on rice insects.

Ideotype based genotype selection in a multivariate dataset of sweet potato ( L.).

The dataset extensively examines the factors considered when choosing sweet potato genotypes, considering various characteristics. Notably, Moz1.15 demonstrated the highest marketable root yield at 46.

The portrayal of antimicrobial resistance in Bangladeshi newspapers during 2010-2021: Toward understanding the narrative.

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health crisis and around the last decade, newspapers were one of the main sources of public dissemination of information for so. This study highlights how Bangladeshi mainstream newspapers represented AMR-related news and how they created the narrative of AMR in Bangladesh.

Methods: We conducted both quantitative and qualitative content analysis on 275 AMR-related news articles published in the twelve highest circulated dailies (January 2010 to September 2021).

Stability and performance analysis of storage root yield in a dataset of sweet potato varieties ( L.).

The dataset focuses on evaluating the performance of 17 sweet potato varieties (G) released by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) in terms of storage root yield and stability across five locations (E) in Bangladesh-Gazipur, Bogura, Jamalpur, Jashore, and Chattogram. The result revealed that BARI Mistialu-12 exhibited the highest average storage root yield at 45.35 t/ha, closely followed by BARI Mistialu-16 at 44.

Dataset on utilizing cropping system-based fertilization techniques to improve soil health and crop output while minimizing tillage.

The dataset provided details on how tillage methods and nutrient management impacted the productivity of the four crops (mustard>mungbean>Transplanting (T.) aus >Transplanting (T.) aman) cropping system and the overall soil health.

Genotypic selection and trait variation in sweet orange ( L. Osbeck) dataset of Bangladesh.

The dataset primarily focused on selecting genotypes of sweet oranges based on their phenotypic performances. The dataset resulted significant variations in the best linear unbiased predictions (BLUPs) of 20 out of 21 traits, including leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. A strong positive correlation (r= 0.

Unveiling the Unusual: A Unique Case of Verrucous Cyst.

Verrucous cysts are uncommon types that cannot be distinguished from epidermal inclusion cysts clinically and require histopathological analysis and human papillomavirus (HPV) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for accurate diagnosis. The pathogenesis of verrucous cysts is thought to involve HPV infection, either of an existing cyst or through direct infection of keratinocytes, leading to new cyst formation. While verrucous cysts can affect individuals of any sex and are typically found on the trunk, extremities, and face, they are particularly notable for their potential association with high-risk HPV types, such as 16 and 18, which may lead to malignant transformation.

Excelencia en Neurocirugía: María Cristina García-Sancho, the First Latina Neurosurgeon in the World.

Background: Neurosurgery is a specialty that has been dominated by males. Although there has been an increase in the number of women in the field, it is not yet close to being equal. Some noteworthy women who have carved the path for other women to follow in their footsteps include Drs.

Selection of waterlogging tolerant sesame genotypes ( L.) from a dataset using the MGIDI index.

The dataset explores the impact of waterlogging stress on sesame plants during the pre-flowering stage, recognizing its global impact on crop yield and the identification of tolerant genotypes using the MGIDI index. Carried out in Bangladesh, the research assesses the survival status, grain yield, and stress tolerance indices of 40 sesame genotypes, revealing that twelve of them demonstrated resilience under 72 h of waterlogging stress at the pre-flowering stage. There were variations in genotypic grain yield, and G15 exhibited the highest yields, recording 5.

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron variant RNA in wastewater samples from Manila, Philippines.

Manila, a highly urbanized city, is listed as one of the top cities with the highest recorded number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines. This study aimed to detect and quantify the RNA of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the Omicron variant in 51 wastewater samples collected from three locations in Manila, namely Estero de Santa Clara, Estero de Pandacan, which are open drainages, and a sewage treatment plant (STP) at De La Salle University-Manila, between July 2022 and February 2023. Using one-step reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction, SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron variant RNA were detected in 78 % (40/51; 4.

Health literacy among pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates: The Mutaba'ah study.

Background: Health literacy is the degree to which individuals can obtain, process, understand, and communicate health-related information. Health literacy among pregnant women, in particular, may have a significant impact on maternal and child health. In the United Arab Emirates, no previous studies have been carried out to investigate the health literacy levels of pregnant women.