Publications by authors named "Alsalem H"

Objective: Endometriosis ultrasound is an accurate, cost-effective, and non-invasive diagnostic tool that can help improve the diagnostic delay that patients with endometriosis experience. As an emerging diagnostic method, the perspectives of patients undergoing endometriosis ultrasound remain unexplored. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop and validate an assessment tool that evaluates patient-reported experiences with endometriosis ultrasound as a decision-making tool.

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  • The study developed a new adsorbent (AlNi-LDH/CS) by combining layered double hydroxide with chitosan for more effective removal of bivalent Pb(II) from solutions.
  • The material was thoroughly analyzed using various techniques to evaluate its properties, showing a specific surface area of 71.95 m²/g and an average pore size of 2.537 nm, which is crucial for its adsorption capabilities.
  • The research identified optimal conditions for adsorption, finding that at pH 5 with a specific dosage, the adsorbent can remove up to 453.05 mg/g of Pb(II), while also demonstrating strong stability and reusability across multiple cycles.
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A ternary mixture incorporating Hydroxyzine hydrochloride (HYX), Ephedrine hydrochloride (EPH) and Theophylline (THP) frequently prescribed for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Herein, two spectrophotometric methods are designated and applied to resolve these three components in their mixture. Method A is ratio-subtraction combined with derivative spectrophotometry, where THP can be determined directly at its λmax 271 nm (neither HYX or EPH interfere), then for determination of HYX and EPH, the ternary mixture was divided by 22 μg/mL of THP and after subtraction of the plateau region, HYX can be determined directly at its λmax 234.

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A cost-effective, selective, sensitive, and operational TLC-densitometric approach has been adapted for the concurrent assay of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride (HYX), Ephedrine Hydrochloride (EPH), and Theophylline (THP) in their pure powder and pharmaceutical forms. In the innovative TLC-densitometric approach, HYX, EPH, and THP were efficaciously separated and quantified on a 60F silica gel stationary phase with chloroform-ammonium acetate buffer (9.5:0.

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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used in drinks and many foods. International Agency for Research on Cancer classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B). In this study, a sensitive and selective spectrofluorimetric method was developed to detect aspartame.

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Introduction: Infertility increases women's risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to treat mental health problems among fertility treatment seeking patients. CBT has not been tested for its potential to reduce IPV in this population.

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People frequently administer Tizanidine (TIZ) to treat spasticity resulting from diseases like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries. It also helps prevent muscle spasms. It helps to relax and release tense and stiff muscles by inhibiting specific nerve signals in the brain and spinal cord.

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Recently, nanomaterials have attracted a lot of attention due to their potential as effective fluorescent nano-sensor probes. They were distinguishing substitutes for other luminescent techniques, such as fluorescent dyes and luminous derivatization, because of their affordability, environmental friendliness, and special photocatalytic properties. In the suggested work, a straightforward method was used to create boron and nitrogen carbon dots (B@CDs) with a good quantum yield value of 31.

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In an acidic buffered solution, erythrosine B can react with amiodarone to form an association complex, which not only generates great enhancement in resonance Rayleigh scattering (RRS) spectrum of erythrosine B at 346.5 nm but also results in quenching of fluorescence spectra of erythrosine B at λ = 550.4 nm/λ = 528.

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  • The AcPase enzyme has a high specific activity of 31.32 U/mg with significant purification and a low yield of 3.15% compared to the Zn-dependent variant which has a lower specific activity of 14 U/mg and higher total recovery at 5.14%.
  • SDS-PAGE analysis shows a single band for each enzyme, with AcPase at 18 kDa and Zn-AcPase at 29 kDa, indicating their molecular weights.
  • AcPase shows broad substrate specificity, while Zn-AcPase shows preference for certain substrates, and various divalent metal ions enhance enzyme activity, while others inhibit it; competitive inhibitors have been identified for both enzyme types,
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Noonan syndrome (NS) is a common congenital syndrome characterized by multiple anomalies commonly observed in children. In this article, we describe a case of a patient with congenital heart disease, severe mitral regurgitation, and Nonaan syndrome presented with left maxillary swelling and pain, which was treated by complete surgical excision of the left maxillary odontoma. Based on this case, we conclude that numerous oral abnormalities may be related to NS and thus necessitate interdisciplinary treatment planning and prompt therapy.

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Sugar cane bagasse stands as a prevalent and abundant form of solid agricultural waste, making it a prime candidate for innovative utilization. Harnessing its potential, we embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor to evaluate the sustainability of a molasses-based hydrothermal process to produce graphene quantum dots (GQDs). This pioneering initiative promises remarkable environmental benefits and holds immense economic potential.

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Flurbiprofen (FP) is one of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used to treat arthritic conditions. FP has two enantiomers: S-FP and R-FP. S-FP has potent anti-inflammatory effects, while R-FP has nearly no such effects.

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Naftidrofuryl is a vasodilator medication used for treating cerebral and peripheral vascular diseases. In this study, two spectroscopical techniques, spectrofluorimetric and resonance Rayleigh scattering (RRS), were utilized to quantify naftidrofuryl in its pharmaceutical samples. The developed methodologies in this study rely on a facile process of forming an association complex between erythrosine B reagent and naftidrofuryl under acidic conditions.

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Chitosan (Cs) was subjected to ball milling and subsequently functionalized with Dinitro salicylic acid (Cs-DNS) to enhance the efficacy of oral insulin delivery. The hydrodynamic spherical particle sizes exhibited 33.29 ± 5.

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In pursuit of environmental safety, a novel and efficient method-dispersive solid-phase extraction based on functionalized mesoporous silica nanotubes (FMSNT nanoadsorbent)-was developed to remove tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) from water samples. Characterization and comprehensive analysis of the FMSNT nanoadsorbent, including maximum adsorption capacity of 815.85 mg g for TBBPA and its water stability, confirmed its potential.

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Netilmicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infections caused by a broad spectrum of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and is pharmaceutically formulated in ophthalmic dosage forms. In this study, two spectrofluorimetric approaches were designed and developed to switch-on the fluorescence activity of NTC. The first method, or Hantzsch (HNZ) method, was relied on measuring the generated fluorescence intensity upon the condensation of NTC with acetylacetone and formaldehyde (Hantzsch reaction) at λ=483 nm/λ=425.

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Three biodegradable wound dressing based on binary Collagen (COL), Hyaluronic acid (HA) crosslinked loaded with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), Gentamicin (GENT) and AgNPs/GENT successfully prepared using freeze drying technique. Chemical evaluations for synthesized membranes were carried out using FTIR- ATR. While physical properties were evaluated through swelling and degradation percent.

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Quinazolines are nitrogen-containing heterocycles that consist of a benzene ring fused with a pyrimidine ring. Quinazolinones, oxidized quinazolines, are promising compounds with a wide range of biological activities. In the pharmaceutical field, quinazolinones are the building blocks of more than 150 naturally occurring alkaloids isolated from different plants, microorganisms, and animals.

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  • Monolithic columns are emerging as superior alternatives to traditional particle-packed columns in chromatography, offering benefits like higher permeability and lower flow resistance for improved separation.
  • These stationary phases are particularly effective for complex biological samples, such as peptide mixtures, and are utilized in advanced systems like mass spectrometry due to their high efficiency and selectivity.
  • The review highlights the development and preparation techniques of monolithic stationary phases, compares them to traditional methods, and discusses their practical applications, including molecular imprinting for enhanced specificity.
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We report velocity-dependent internal energy distributions of nitric oxide molecules, NO, scattered off graphene supported on gold to further explore the dynamics of the collision process between NO radicals and graphene. These experiments were performed by directing a molecular beam of NO onto graphene in a surface-velocity map imaging setup, which allowed us to record internal energy distributions of the NO radicals as a function of their velocity. We do not observe bond formation but (1) major contributions from direct inelastic scattering and (2) a smaller trapping-desorption component where some physisorbed NO molecules have residence times on the order of microseconds.

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In the recent years, bio-functionalized noble metal doped advanced magnetics nanocomposite materials has been materialized as potential featured catalysts in diverse applications. In this connection, we report herein a novel biogenic lignin driven Au nanoparticle supported FeO composite material. The procedure is free from any harsh reducing or stabilizing agent.

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The objective of this research was to explore the impact of corrosion inhibition of some synthetic acrylamide derivatives 2-cyano--(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)acrylamide (ACR-2) and 2-cyano--(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenylacrylamide (ACR-3) on copper in 1.0 M nitric acid solution using chemical and electrochemical methods, including mass loss as a chemical method and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization (PP) as electrochemical methods. By Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1HNMR), and mass spectroscopy (MS) methods, the two compounds were verified and characterized.

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  • The study compares the #Enzian classification and the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (rASRM) stages in assessing the extent of endometriosis in women undergoing radical surgery for deep endometriosis.
  • Findings show that while the severity of endometriotic lesions and adhesions generally increases with higher rASRM stages, deep endometriosis can also occur in early stages, leading to potential underestimation of disease severity.
  • The research involved 735 women and indicates that many with rASRM stage 1 had significant deep endometriosis, highlighting the need for better classification methods.
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Vanadium pentoxide has the most exciting oxidation states, but, Vanadium pentoxide (VO) has low capacitance due to poor electrical conductivity and ionic diffusivity. So, encapsulating pentoxide in carbonaceous materials or metals, shrinking it to the nanoscale, or changing its morphology can improve capacitance performance. Herein, we describe a green synthesis of VONPs with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) that typically acts as a reducing and stabilizing agent using the -COOH and -OH group.

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