Prevalence of hepatic encephalopathy in non-cirrhotic portal hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction And Objectives: The prevalence of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) is not well established, despite evidence of its occurrence in both minimal (MHE) and overt forms (OHE). Accurate diagnosis and management of HE can reduce morbidity and improve patients' and their families' quality of life. This study aimed to systematically review the prevalence of HE in NCPH.

Effects of a Self-Management Program on Adults with Stroke: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, underscoring the importance of effective self-management programs to improve the quality of life for survivors.

Objectives: This study investigates the impact of the ComVida (Bridges-PT) self-management program on self-efficacy, physical function, health-related quality of life, and emotional state of stroke survivors in Portugal.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 28 participants from hospital and community settings.

Improving microbiological safety and quality of apple juice through lactic acid sanitization and biopreservation.

This study investigates lactic acid as a sustainable alternative to sodium hypochlorite for apple sanitization in juice production, along with the addition of as a biopreservative. Lactic acid showed superior effectiveness in reducing microbial contamination, achieving reductions of 2.64 log CFU/mL for mesophilic aerobes, 2.

Progression in Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Diseases: Prevalence and Indicators in the Initial Evaluation in a Brazilian Multicentric Cohort.

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to determine the prevalence of progression in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) and the findings at diagnosis most associated with progression after two years of follow-up in a large Brazilian cohort.

Methods: This was a retrospective multicenter observational study in Brazil. Progression was defined after two years of follow-up.

Incorporation of fucoidan into zein-based electrospun fibers: A promising material for biotechnological applications.

Ultrafine fibers are gaining attention for their unique properties and wide-ranging applications. Among production techniques, electrospinning stands out for its cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and control over fiber structure and diameter. This study reports for the first time the development of ultrafine fibers using zein, a renewable protein, with the addition of fucoidan, a bioactive polysaccharide from brown algae, through electrospinning.