Screening Study on Serine Protease Inhibitory Activity of 10 Plant Species.

In this research, in vitro serine protease inhibitory activity of 10 plant species was evaluated, and extracts that showed strong activity were analyzed through high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Rhododendron caucasicum Pall. (leaf) and Potentilla reptans L.

Integrating Clinical and Microbiological Expertise to Improve Vaginal Candidiasis Management.

Vaginal candidiasis (VC) is a prevalent condition among women of reproductive age and poses a significant global public health challenge. However, the disease is often diagnosed and treated without mycological information. We investigated the epidemiology, laboratory diagnostics, and antifungal susceptibility of VC.

The effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors on echocardiographic indices and antioxidative properties in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and diabetes mellitus.

Objective: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) are a new class of drugs that lower blood glucose and reduce mortality in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). They also have antioxidant effects. The exact mechanism of SGLT-2i is unknown.

Oral Health Literacy Status, Knowledge Levels, Beliefs, and Behaviors of Pregnant Women.

Context: Pregnancy may exacerbate the frequency and severity of some dental problems. However, most pregnant women avoid going to the dentist.

Aims: To examine the oral hygiene and dental care behaviors of women during pregnancy, to measure their knowledge levels, to reveal their oral and dental health literacy status, and their beliefs about treatment.