Examining the hidden dangers: Understanding how microplastics affect pregnancy.

Microplastics, a fast-growing environmental concern, play a crucial role in developing the major pollution crisis that affects nearly the entire surface of the planet. Microplastics are tiny particles, measuring less than 5 mm which are ubiquitous, in occurrence, and found in a wide array of products including plastic packaging, synthetic textiles, seafood, fruits, vegetables, salt, sugar, bottled water, and even personal care products. The presence of microplastics in our environment and the potential adverse health effects they may cause have made them a significant perturbation in recent years.

Analysing uric acid levels to assess the effectiveness of dapagliflozin.

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors are an innovative diabetes treatment that lowers blood sugar levels without insulin. A growing body of evidence suggests that blood sugar levels are tightly correlated with uric acid levels in their blood and urine. To alleviate type 2 diabetes (T2DM) suffering, we tested dapagliflozin on serum and urinary uric acid levels of patients with T2DM and measured its efficacy in reducing uric acid levels.