The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of surgical fasciotomy and conservative management for chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) concerning symptom relief, functional recovery, and patient satisfaction. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library identified studies comparing surgical fasciotomy with conservative management for CECS. Four studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising both retrospective and prospective cohort designs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCadmium (Cd) is among the most ecologically harmful heavy metals. The purpose of this work was to identify the biologically active components in dried oleo-resin-gum of extract (FAE) and assess their preventive efficacy against oxidative damage caused by Cd in rats. The biologically active components were identified using HPLC and GC-MS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe synthesis and characterization of benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine derivatives, which were prepared by reacting benzothiazole with para-aminobenzophenone in ethanol, supplemented with glacial acetic acid. Subsequently, compound (2) was synthesized from compound (1) using NaNO, HPO, and HNO in a water-based solvent, resulting in 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde. Another derivative, compound (3), was synthesized by reacting compound (1) with vanillin under similar conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that currently affects approximately 1-2% of the global population. Genome-wide studies have identified several loci associated with ASD; however, pinpointing causal variants remains elusive. Therefore, functional studies are essential to discover potential therapeutics for ASD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Camelids play an important role in the preservation of ecosystems, biodiversity, food security, economic growth, adaptation to climate change, and cultural and social aspects. Therefore, the United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids (IYC).
Aim: This study aimed to assess the recent progress in camel research and its citation effect as shown in the Scopus database in the IYC.
Background: The SARS-CoV-2 virus's frequent mutations have made disease control with vaccines and antiviral drugs difficult; as a result, there is a need for more effective coronavirus drugs. Therefore, detecting the expression of various diagnostic biomarkers, including ncRNA in SARS-CoV2, implies new therapeutic strategies for the disease.
Aim: Our study aimed to measure NEAT-1, miR-374b-5p, and IL6 in the serum of COVID-19 patients, demonstrating the correlation between target genes to explore the possible relationship between them.
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is crucial for shoulder function. Injuries, often in young males, result from trauma or degeneration. Treatment ranges from conservative to surgical.
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Background: Dementia-related stigma is a prominent barrier for people living with dementia, leading to poor well-being and social isolation. Adolescents are an under-researched group in society that may already have experience of dementia and are more susceptible to attitudinal change which makes them ideal targets for anti-stigma initiatives outlined by public health policy. For the development of evidence-based anti-stigma initiatives in adolescents, it is important to understand which socio-demographic groups are most likely to develop stigmatising attitudes and why.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Blended learning, a pedagogical approach combining traditional classroom instruction with online components, has gained prominence in nursing education. While offering numerous benefits, student satisfaction with blended learning remains a critical concern. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive evaluation of the determinants influencing nursing students' satisfaction with this innovative educational modality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe reconstruction of MR images has always been a challenging inverse problem in medical imaging. Acceleration of MR scanning is of great importance for clinical research and cutting-edge applications. One of the primary efforts to achieve this is using compressed sensing (CS) theory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a hidden complication among children within pediatric intensive care units (PICU).
Aim: To evaluate the early predictive and diagnostic value of Urinary [TIMP-2][IGFBP7] to detect AKI in PICU patients.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 112 children (72 admitted to PICU and 40 healthy controls) Urinary [TIMP-2][IGFBP7] was measured within 24 hours of PICU admission.
The study aimed to enhance exopolysaccharides (EPSs) production by the bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis ES (OR501464) isolated from sugar cane juice. Spoiled grape and fig extract were utilized as cost-effective substrates for EPS synthesis by B. subtilis ES (OR501464), and the impact of nutritional factors on EPS synthesis was assessed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in intensive care units (ICUs) presents both opportunities and challenges for critical care nurses. This study delves into the human factor, exploring how nurses with leadership roles perceive the impact of AI on their professional practice.
Objective: To investigate how nurses perceive the impact of AI on their professional identity, ethical considerations surrounding its use, and the shared meanings they attribute to trust, collaboration, and communication when working with AI systems.
High effective low-cost substance derived from agriculture-based waste towards a circular economy concept showed a significant green approach for pharmaceuticals uptake in aqueous solution. Beachwood sawdust was used as the source of cellulose based adsorbents. Cellulose is isolated from the waste and in parallel magnetite nanoparticles are prepared by the simple co-precipitation technique and the two substances are mixed in various proportions to be acetaminophen adsorbent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: Advanced gastroesophageal cancers are still associated with poor outcomes. We aim to study PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in phase III clinical trials that have compared them to chemotherapy in gastric, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Materials And Methods: On March 28, 2024, we searched: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.
Background: Climate changes have led to health and environmental risks, so it has become essential to measure climate change literacy among the entire population, especially nursing students. The significant role of nursing students in raising public awareness and future healthcare roles emphasizes assessing the predictors of climate change literacy among nursing students.
Aims: This study seeks to identify the predictors of climate change literacy among nursing students in A Multi-Site Survey.
Kidney diseases pose a significant global health challenge, requiring precise diagnostic tools to improve patient outcomes. This study addresses this need by investigating three main categories of renal diseases: kidney stones, cysts, and tumors. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset of 12,446 CT whole abdomen and urogram images, this study developed an advanced AI-driven diagnostic system specifically tailored for kidney disease classification.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to screen the bioactive components in Streptococcus equinus WC (SE-WC) and Limosilactobacillus reuteri GM (LR-GM) and estimate the therapeutic role in Ehrlich solid tumors (EST) mice model. Forty-four male albino EST mice were assigned into 7 groups and treated daily for 2 weeks, including the EST group, the EST mice that received SE-WC at a low or a high dose (0.5 ml *10 or 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOne of the most promising biologically based nanomanufacturing processes is the production of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by fungi. The use of these biosynthesized nanoparticles in agricultural practices has emerged as a new approach for controlling pathogen growth and mycotoxin production. In the present study, different chemical and physical parameters were investigated for the growth of Fusarium oxysporum (CCASU-2023-F9) to increase selenite reduction and obtain the highest yield of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of immersive technologies in oral health promotion and education.
Methods: An extensive literature review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) method. This study was systematically performed in six electronic databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus, and EBSCO).