Publications by authors named "M A Lis"
Background: Diatomite is a source of biologically available silicon but in feed industry its insecticide and anti-caking properties have been also widely recognized. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of dietary diatomite-bentonite mixture (DBM) supplementation on the quantitative and qualitative composition of the bacterial microbiome of the broiler chicken gut. The trial was carried out on 960 Ross 308 broiler chickens divided into 2 experimental groups throughout the entire rearing period lasting 6 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHydrophobization could improve the moisture resistance of biopolymer-based materials, depending on the methods and materials used, providing benefits for packaging applications. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of increasing concentrations (0-2.0%) of candelilla wax (CW) and oleic acid (OA) on the structural and physicochemical properties, including water affinity, of glycerol-plasticized pea protein isolate (PPI) films.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudies suggest that vitamin D (VitD) may reduce oxidative stress (OS) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This study aimed to compare the effects of various VitD doses on OS in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). A 6-month supplementation was introduced using two doses of VitD: 2000 IU/day in the high-dose group (HD, = 23) and 15,960 IU/month in the low-dose group (LD, = 29).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Thoracolumbar and lumbar spine injuries account for 30-60% of spinal fractures, especially at the thoracolumbar junction. Conservative treatment is recommended for stable fractures without neurological symptoms, but studies suggest surgical intervention may offer better outcomes. However, there is no consensus on the best stabilization method.
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- Low-dose ionizing radiation (LDIR) is often used in medical settings, but its long-term effects on noncancer diseases, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD), are still unclear.
- A meta-analysis evaluated the relationship between LDIR and cardiovascular health, analyzing data from 8 studies, which showed a significant association between LDIR exposure and increased CVD mortality and progression, although some findings suggested possible beneficial effects.
- The study highlights the complexity of LDIR's impact, suggesting that while it may be advantageous in certain contexts (as per the hormesis theory), there is a pressing need for stricter radiation control and health monitoring for people frequently exposed to LDIR.