Publications by authors named "K Ghanem"
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- The study investigates how using vaginal lubricants during transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) affects the vaginal microbiota, focusing on beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus spp.
- The researchers monitored 104 participants over 10 weeks, collecting vaginal swabs before, during, and after the use of lubricant to examine changes in microbiota composition.
- Results showed no immediate changes in microbiota composition after one week, highlighting the need for further research on the long-term impact of lubricants on vaginal health.
Background: Men reporting same-sex behaviors are disproportionately impacted by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Differences in clinical characteristics and STIs in men who have sex with men only (MSMO), with men and women (MSMW), and with women only (MSW) are not well described.
Methods: First visits to 2 Baltimore City STI clinics 2011-2016 from MSMO and MSMW compared with an age-matched random sample of MSW were analyzed.
Functional herbal beverages are gaining popularity in the beverage industry due to their natural antioxidants. However, the high concentration of antioxidants in these beverages can lead to increased toxicity, limiting their use. Moreover, the composition of tap water, including mineral salts and hydrogen carbonate ions, hampers the extraction process of polyphenolic compounds, thereby reducing the antioxidant properties.
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