Ovarian cancer (OC) ranks as the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, posing a significant threat to female health. Late-stage diagnoses, driven by elusive symptoms often masquerading as gastrointestinal issues, contribute to a concerning 70% of cases being identified in advanced stages. While early-stage OC brags a 90% cure rate, progression involving pelvic organs or extending beyond the peritoneal cavity drastically diminishes it.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPancreatic cell damage in diabetes mellitus is closely linked to inflammation and apoptosis. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of phloroglucinol on pancreatic cells in a streptozotocin-induced diabetic model by assessing its anti- inflammatory and anti-apoptotic mechanisms. Phloroglucinol ligand and the structures of Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3 proteins were sourced from the PubChem database.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCranioplasty is an operation that aims to repair a defect in the skull. Indications commonly include Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), tumours, and infections. It carries a high rate of postoperative morbidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study attempts to prove that the antioxidant effect of fucoxanthin nanoparticles can prevent streptozotocin-induced rat liver damage. Fucoxanthin nanoparticles are synthesized using the high-energy ball milling method. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) was then used to describe the sizes of the fucoxanthin nanoparticles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Epilepsy poses significant challenges globally, with varied clinical, social, and economic impacts. Despite advances in treatment, epilepsy-related mortality remains a concern. This study aimed to analyze the demographic and regional distributions of epilepsy-related mortality in the United States (U.
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