The effects of synbiotic supplementation along with non-surgical periodontal therapy in improving the metabolic status and inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with periodontal disease: A double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Background: Diabetes mellitus and periodontitis are two common chronic diseases with bidirectional relationship. Considering the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of these two diseases, the use of nutritional supplements with antioxidant properties can be useful. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of daily synbiotic supplement in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and periodontal disease (PD) under non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT).

HoFeO nanoparticles immobilized on FPS for production of a biopolymer from CO and limonene epoxide.

Herein, we present the synthesis of nanocatalysts with a large surface area. This was achieved through an interaction involving tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and tripolyphosphate (TPP), followed by the coupling of a ruthenium acetate complex with the click-transformed ligand of filamentous phosphosilicate (FPS). As a result, HoFeO nanoparticles were uniformly distributed without aggregation over FPS, forming HoFeO@FPS.

Determining the optimization of seawater concentrate discharge of coastal desalination plants into the marine environment, based on numerical modeling.

In recent years, due to a decrement in water quality and scarcity, desalination systems have gained popularity for desalination purposes. Synchronously, with the development of this system, particularly, in concern with the littoral regions, seawater concentrate disposal consisting of various pollutants was taken into consideration. In this research, two desalination plants near each other were selected and four scenarios have been foreseen, for the discharge of seawater concentrate and the desalination intake, which are taken under study in the region, based on dual-dimensional hydrodynamic simulation, comprising of diffusion and release, by utilizing the MIKE 21 Software.

Impact of dietary exposure to polyester microfibers on hematology, serology and histology in a mouse model.

Synthetic fabrics, especially polyester, are a primary source of microplastic fibers (MFs), but there is limited data on their accumulation and dose related health impact in living organisms. This study examined the effects of ingested polyester microfibers (PE-MFs) on hematology, histopathology, and serum biochemistry in albino mice. Mice were given varying doses of PE-MFs (100, 200, 400 and 800 μg/d/mice) for a duration of thirty-five days and a notable decreases in certain hematological parameters such as RBCs, Hb, and platelets, and increases in MCV and MCH was noted at (p < 0.

Optimization of the electro-photocatalytic process for the removal of formaldehyde from water using the Taguchi model.

The most significant environmental issue in many nations across the world is industrial wastewater contamination with formaldehyde (a priority pollutant). Any natural water that has had industrial effluent discharged into with formaldehyde concentrations between 100 and 1000 mg/l is deemed toxic to humans. This is an applied analytical research project aimed at examining formaldehyde removal from urban drinking water using a batch electro-photocatalytic (EPC) reactor that uses ultraviolet-A (UV-A) lamp dynode and immobilized ZnO NPs on a zinc sheet-copper electrode.

The direct cost of chronic kidney disease (CKD) reported in Asian countries; a systematic literature review.

Background: The direct and indirect costs of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are substantial and increase over time. Concerns regarding our capacity to manage the financial burden that CKD) places on patients, caregivers, and society are raised by its increasing prevalence and progression. Lack of awareness of CKD's economic effects is a major reason that lawmakers and administrators pay little attention to this chronic illness.

The investigation of the characteristics of inflammatory factors and cardiac enzymes in children with Covid-19 hospitalized with the initial manifestation of fever without other symptoms hazrat Ali-Asghar Hospital in Tehran in 2018-2019.

Introduction: The prevalence of asymptomatic fever among children is high and may be confused with fever caused by corona. The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics of inflammatory factors and cardiac enzymes in children with Covid-19 hospitalized with the initial manifestation of fever without other symptoms.

Methods: In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, all 200 children with positive Covid-19 were hospitalized in Hazrat Ali-Asghar Hospital in Tehran between 2018 and 2019.

Occurrence, characteristics, and antibiotic sensitivity of isolated from wild birds in the Kasur district of Punjab, Pakistan.

is gaining worldwide attention because of its substantial impact on public health. The current study aimed to characterize strains isolated from wild birds in the Kasur district of Punjab, Pakistan from 2021 to 2022. A total of one hundred samples were collected from five wild bird species.

Impact of Drain Placement on Postoperative Complications after Thyroidectomy for Substernal Goiter.

 Despite the evidence against drain placement after thyroidectomy, there is a lack of consensus on drain use in patients with substernal goiter.  To assess the factors that increase the likelihood of drain placement and its impact on postoperative hematoma and other 30-day complications among adult patients undergoing thyroidectomy for substernal goiter.  A retrospective cohort study that used data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP).

Exploration of gut microbial diversity of pheasants through pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA gene.

Despite the diversity of microbiota in birds is similar to that of other animals, there is a lack of research on the gut microbial diversity of nondomesticated bird species. This study aims to address this gap in knowledge by analyzing the bacterial communities present in the gut of two important game bird species, the Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) and the Green pheasant (Phasianus versicolor) to understand the gut microbial diversity of these species. The gut microbiome of 10 individual pheasants from two different species was studied using pooled fecal samples.

Al-Ce co-doped BaTiO nanofibers as a high-performance bifunctional electrochemical supercapacitor and water-splitting electrocatalyst.

Supercapacitors and water splitting cells have recently played a key role in offering green energy through converting renewable sources into electricity. Perovskite-type electrocatalysts such as BaTiO, have been well-known for their ability to efficiently split water and serve as supercapacitors due to their high electrocatalytic activity. In this study, BaTiO, Al-doped BaTiO, Ce-doped BaTiO, and Al-Ce co-doped BaTiO nanofibers were fabricated via a two-step hydrothermal method, which were then characterized and compared for their electrocatalytic performance.

Association of autoimmune pancreatitis with Raghib syndrome.

Key Clinical Message: Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a form of chronic pancreatitis scarcely found in children. Raghib syndrome is a rare congenital heart defect known as persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) draining into the left atrium. Total signs of Raghib syndrome in AIP case accompanied by an IgG4-related disease were described.

Metabolomics analysis to interpret changes in physiological and metabolic responses to chronic heat stress in Pekin ducks.

Heat stress (HS) is a major environmental threat that affects duck production in subtropical and tropical regions, especially in summer. This study aimed to evaluate the physiological and metabolic responses of Pekin ducks to chronic HS conditions via liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) using a paired-fed (PF) experimental design. On the basis of equivalent feed intake (HS vs.

Protein extracted from Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaves: Bio-evaluation and characterization as suitable plant-based meat-protein alternative.

This study aimed to isolate and characterize moringa leaf protein (MLP) via HPLC and evaluate its consumption's effects through rat model. Four groups of Albino Wistar rats (n = 25 each) along with a control group (n = 25) were acclimatized. The isolated MLP was added to the basal diet (casein; control) in various percentages (25, 50, 75, 100%) for a 21-day experimental period.

Sexual Function in Renal Transplant Recipients with Internal versus External Iliac Artery Anastomosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Purpose: The choice between using the internal or external iliac arteries to supply a transplanted kidney poses a dilemma during renal transplantation. As the internal iliac artery branches to the genital tract, cutting it could potentially result in sexual dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of these two surgical methods on sexual function.

Fabrication and characterization of novel, cost-effective graphitic carbon nitride/Fe coated textile nanocomposites for effective degradation of dyes and biohazards.

Textile-based photocatalysts are the new materials that can be utilized as an effective sustainable solution for biochemical hazards. Hence, we aimed to develop a sustainable, cost-effective, and facile approach for the fabrication of photocatalytic fabric using graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) and ferric-based multifunctional nanocomposite. Bulk g-CN was prepared from urea by heating it at 500 °C for 2 h.

Glycemic index, glycemic load, dietary insulin index, and dietary insulin load in relation to cardiometabolic risk factors among participants with atherosclerosis: a cross-sectional study.

Background: We examined the cross-sectional associations of dietary Glycemic Index (GI), Glycemic Load (GL), Dietary Insulin Index (DII), and Dietary Insulin Load (DIL) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) factors in subjects with atherosclerosis.

Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on subjects with atherosclerosis. Regular dietary intake was assessed using a 168-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and GI, GL, DIL, and DII were also calculated.