The Activity of 1,8-Dihydroanthraquinone Derivatives in Nervous System Cancers.

Primary and metastatic tumors of the nervous system represent a diverse group of neoplasms, each characterized by distinct biological features, prognostic outcomes, and therapeutic approaches. Due to their molecular complexity and heterogeneity, nervous system cancers (NSCs) pose significant clinical challenges. For decades, plants and their natural products with established anticancer properties have played a pivotal role in the treatment of various medical conditions, including cancers.

The Escalating threat of climate change-driven diseases in fish: Evidence from a global perspective - A literature review.

Climate change has brought significant alterations to the aquatic environment, leading to the rapid spread of infectious fish diseases with increasing water temperatures. It is crucial to understand how aquatic pathogens will impact fish in the context of climate change. This study aimed to assess the effects of climate change on fish diseases globally.

Species-Unexplored Sources of Active Constituents for Cosmeceuticals.

The genus is represented by shrubs growing in a temperate climate that have been used for ages as traditional remedies in the treatment of digestive problems, in diabetes, renal stones or as antiseptics due to the presence of polyphenols (anthocyanins, flavonoids and tannins) in their fruits and leaves. Recent studies confirm their marked potential in the treatment of skin disorders and as skin care cosmetics. The aim of this review is to present the role of spp.

West Nile Virus: A Neglected Cause of Bell's Palsy?

The West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States. Bell's palsy (BP) is a clinical syndrome associated with viral infections, but an association with West Nile virus (WNV) is not well-described, with only two cases reported in the literature. We present a case of a 68-year-old woman presenting with fevers and encephalopathy.