Publications by authors named "H S Shalaby"
This study aims to investigate and compare the effects of short and long-term application of low-level laser therapy on the mandibular alveolar process of osteoporotic rats. Forty adult male albino rats were included in this study. After animal grouping, the experimental group received dexamethasone (0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeriodontitis is a persistent inflammatory condition that causes periodontal ligament degradation, periodontal pocket development, and alveolar bone destruction, all of which lead to the breakdown of the teeth's supporting system. Periodontitis is triggered by the accumulation of various microflora (especially anaerobes) in the pockets, which release toxic substances and digestive enzymes and stimulate the immune system. Periodontitis can be efficiently treated using a variety of techniques, both regional and systemic.
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- The study investigated the effects of dietary lysozyme (LZ) supplementation on growth and health in two Japanese quail varieties (brown and white) by comparing natural LZ from egg whites and commercial LZ.
- Results showed that the white-feathered quails fed with natural LZ at 100 mg/kg had significantly higher final body weights, while both varieties benefited from increased antioxidant activity and enhanced immune responses.
- The treatments led to improved gut health, evidenced by longer intestinal villi, more goblet cells, and lowered harmful bacteria counts, with changes in expressions of key antioxidant and immune-related genes.
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- - The study examined how dietary lysozyme (LZ) supplementation affects growth and egg-laying performance in two varieties of Japanese quails (white and brown-feathered) over a combined 10-week period, using various dosage levels of natural and commercial LZ.
- - Results indicated that white-feathered quails showed significant growth benefits when given a specific dosage of natural lysozyme (NLZ1), while brown-feathered quails did not exhibit notable differences across all treatments.
- - Supplementation with NLZ also led to improved egg production metrics, better serum health indicators, and enhanced liver histology in both varieties, suggesting NLZ could be a valuable supplement for improving quail performance but should be
Background: Inflammation and angiogenesis are two main mechanisms that act as mutual pathways in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This work aimed to study the efficacy of digoxin as an adjunct therapy to conventional synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) in active RA patients.
Methods: In a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study, 60 adult patients with active RA received a placebo or digoxin (0.