The assessment of the perceived stress and the quality of life in the patients with myasthenia gravis: The mediating role of the psychological capital and social support.

Stress has been known as a risk factor for the onset and modification of autoimmune disorders such as myasthenia gravis (MG). However, the patients can control their stress and improve their quality of life (QOL) using some factors such as psychological and social support. Psychological capital and social support play a key role in decreasing stress and improving QOL in the patients with MG.

Adsorption of Tunable aryl alkyl ionic liquids (TILs) on the graphene and Defective graphene nanosheets: A DFT Study.

Optical and electronic characteristics of the graphene nanosheets (GNS) could be altered by some structural defects such as double-vacancy and Stone-Wales ones. The physisorption manner of [MPI][BF], [MPT1][BF], [MPT2][BF], and [MPTT][BF] ionic liquids on intact and defective GNS surfaces were investigated using M06-2X/cc-pVDZ computational method. Capability for adsorption on the DV and SW graphene surfaces by TILs is increased by about 1.

Surgical Strategies in the Treatment of Giant Pituitary Adenomas.

Background And Objectives: The management of giant pituitary adenomas (GPAs) is challenging due to associated endocrinopathies and the close proximity of these tumors to critical structures, such as the optic nerves, structures of the cavernous sinus, and hypothalamus. The objective of this review article was to summarize the current management strategies for giant pituitary adenomas, including the role of open and endoscopic surgical approaches and the role of medical and radiation therapy in conjunction with surgery.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of GPAs operated at our institute between January 2010 and March 2023.

Placenta-on-a-Chip as an In Vitro Approach to Evaluate the Physiological and Structural Characteristics of the Human Placental Barrier upon Drug Exposure: A Systematic Review.

Quantification of fetal drug exposure remains challenging since sampling from the placenta or fetus during pregnancy is too invasive. Currently existing in vivo (e.g.