Antiulcer Effect of Genus L. and L. as Investigated on Experimental Animals.

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) occurs when open sores, or ulcers, form in the stomach or first part of the small intestine caused by bacterial infection () and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use. This study was conducted to evaluate the antiulcer effect of some plants including genus L., and L.

Symptomatic hypercalcemia and lytic lesions of the skull revealing sarcoidosis: A case report.

Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatosis of unknown etiology. Mediastinal lymph node and pulmonary involvement are the most characteristic manifestations. However, bone involvement is rare during sarcoidosis.

Liver biopsy revealing anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis: a tale for a challenging diagnosis.

A 62-year-old woman presented with a chronic fever and fatigue. Biological investigations showed leukocytosis and elevation of acute phase markers. Liver blood tests showed deterioration with both cholestatic and hepatocellular patterns (there were, respectively, elevations in serum alkaline phosphatase levels as well as in serum alanine and aspartate aminotransferases).

Focal pyomyositis caused by Enterobacter in an immunocompetent patient: A case report.

Pyomyositis is a pyogenic infection of skeletal striated muscle, usually found in tropical areas, often in immunocompromised patients. We report a new observation of a nontropical Enterobacter pyomyositis occurring in an immunocompetent female in Tunisia. A 53-year-old patient presented with acute fever and intense myalgia in the right thigh.

[A rare case of recurrent myocarditis revealing pheochromocytoma].

Pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor characterized by overproduction of catecholamines. The overproduction of catecholamines leads to cardiac remodeling which manifests in several forms ranging from Takotsubo to dilated cardiomyopathy. Studies suggest that pheochromocytoma-induced cardiomyopathy can take various forms depending on the duration of catecholamine exposure.

Comparative analysis of heavy metal content of unregulated facial whitening creams and branded facial whitening creams.

The present study was conducted to evaluate potential health risks of Omani cosmetics considering the dangers and adverse effects on health caused by unregulated and unlabelled cosmetic products. Therefore, this current study is to examine the toxic heavy metals of unregulated facial whitening creams that are available in the Omani market and compare them with branded facial whitening creams. A total twenty-two samples were purchased from the Souqs/markets of all eleven governorates of Oman and their heavy metals content was determined by using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES).

A secure edge computing model using machine learning and IDS to detect and isolate intruders.

The article presents a secure edge computing model that utilizes machine learning for intrusion detection and isolation. It addresses the security challenges arising from the rapid expansion of IoT and edge computing. The proposed Intrusion Detection System (IDS) combines Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) and Logistic Regression (LR) to swiftly and accurately identify intrusions without alerting neighboring devices.

RANKL, OPG, and RUNX2 expression and epigenetic modifications in giant cell tumour of bone in 32 patients.

Aims: The present study investigated receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), and Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) gene expressions in giant cell tumour of bone (GCTB) patients in relationship with tumour recurrence. We also aimed to investigate the influence of CpG methylation on the transcriptional levels of RANKL and OPG.

Methods: A total of 32 GCTB tissue samples were analyzed, and the expression of RANKL, OPG, and RUNX2 was evaluated by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR).

Knowledge and attitude toward biological warfare among health-related students: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey.

Purpose: Many types of research have been published on the history of biological warfare, the agents used, and the medical implications. However, no studies measure how people are aware of the magnitude of these health problems and international threats. The present study aimed to produce and make background about biological warfare information for health college students to be used as a basis for future studies or research and prepare the hospitals' bases for similar disasters.

[Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome diagnosed in adulthood by infective endocarditis : Case of report].

Absent pulmonary valve syndrome is a rare congenital heart disease. Associated with ventricular septal defect, it is considered a rare variant of Tetralogy of Fallot "Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome". It is characterized by its association with aneurysmal pulmonary arteries responsible for airways compression.

Impact of Needle Size on the Onset and the Progression of Disc Degeneration in Rats.

Background: Numerous animal models of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration have been proposed in the literature. The rat caudal disc has been used in disc degeneration studies because of its low cost and simplicity. However, no consensus on the size of the needle to be used during this process has been reached, yet.

Radiological Determinants of Thromboembolic Events in COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Retrospective Study.

Background It has been established that patients with COVID-19 pneumonia are more vulnerable to developing thromboembolic complications. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest is an essential investigation modality in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and has an important role in the diagnosis and identification of complications. Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted on patients admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia who underwent CT scans of the chest.

Removal of hydroxychloroquine from an aqueous solution using living microalgae: Effect of operating parameters on removal efficiency and mechanisms.

Wastewater contaminated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) poses a serious threat to the environment and human life. This study aimed to evaluate the ability of living microalgae to remove HCQ from an aqueous solution. Batch mode experiments were conducted under different conditions to investigate the effect of operating parameters on HCQ removal efficiency and mechanisms.

Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in a young woman with unknown mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation: Case report.

Introduction And Importance: Chronic rheumatic heart disease is the most common cause of mitral stenosis. It remains a major public health problem. In almost half of the cases, paroxysmal or chronic atrial fibrillation occurs during the evolution of mitral stenosis, thereby exposing to an increased risk of thrombo-embolic events.

Complete heart block in a young adult with non-isolated congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: Case report.

Introduction And Importance: Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) or L-looped transposition of the great arteries (L-TGA) is a very rare and complex form of congenital heart disease. The majority of patients with ccTGA have at least one or more associated congenital heart disorders, essentially ventricular septal defects. Patients with ccTGA can remain asymptomatic for a long time and the diagnosis can sometimes be made late in life at the stage of complications.

Morphologic Spectrum of Rhabdomyomatous Mesenchymal Hamartomas (Striated Muscle Hamartomas) in Pediatric Dermatopathology.

Background: Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartomas (RMHs), also termed striated muscle hamartomas, are rare benign tumors of skin and subcutis, which mostly occur at birth with a predilection for the head and neck. Simple surgical excision is the treatment modality of choice with excellent prognosis.

Objective: To review the spectrum of the different clinical and pathologic features of RMHs in pediatric patients and recognize their characteristics to avoid confusion with other lesions in their list of differential diagnosis.

Therapy-related myeloid neoplasms with different latencies: a detailed clinicopathologic analysis.

Therapy-related myeloid neoplasm (t-MN) arising in patients with prior cytotoxic treatments is considered a distinct entity due to its unfavorable prognosis. Latencies between the initial cytotoxic therapy and the occurrence of t-MNs vary but usually fall between 1 and 10 years. t-MNs with unusually short or long latencies are not well characterized.

Murine Double Minute 2 Gene () rs937283A/G variant significantly increases the susceptibility to breast cancer in Saudi Women.

Breast cancer is predominant causes of mortality in women worldwide. Genetic polymorphisms have a significant role in breast cancer aetiology. and its inhibitor the murine double minute ) genes encode proteins that have crucial functions in the DNA damage response.

The effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma gel on full-thickness cartilage defect repair in a rabbit model.

Aims: The present study investigates the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel without adjunct to induce cartilage regeneration in large osteochondral defects in a rabbit model.

Methods: A bilateral osteochondral defect was created in the femoral trochlear groove of 14 New Zealand white rabbits. The right knees were filled with PRP gel and the contralateral knees remained untreated and served as control sides.

Biochemical Characterization and Differential Expression of Genes Associated With "Translocated" Peach/Plum Graft-Incompatibility.

Grafting is an ancient plant propagation technique widely used in horticultural crops, particularly in fruit trees. However, the involvement of two different species in grafting may lead to lack of affinity and severe disorders between the graft components, known as graft-incompatibility. This complex agronomic trait is traditionally classified into two categories: "localized" (weak graft unions with breaks in cambial and vascular continuity at the graft interface and absence of visual symptoms in scion leaves and shoots) and "translocated" (degeneration of the sieve tubes and phloem companion cells at the graft interface causing translocation problems in neighboring tissues, and reddening/yellowing of scion leaves).

Estrogen Receptor 1 Gene (ESR1) rs2234693 Polymorphism and Breast Cancer Risk in Saudi Women.

Objective: The present study aimed to determine the role of ESR1 gene rs2234693 T/C polymorphism (PvuII) in the susceptibility to breast cancer and to assess the association of this polymorphism within presence or absence of estrogen, progesterone receptors, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and with premenopausal and postmenopausal age in Saudi women.

Methods: The study was a retrospective case-control study. In this study, 137 breast cancer and 98 normal breast paraffin embedded tissues were included.