Post-harvest biocontrol of Fusarium infection in tomato fruits using bio-mediated selenium nanoparticles.

The protection of post-harvest infection by Fusarium spp. is a major worldwide demand, especially using effective natural alternatives to chemical fungicides. In this respect, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were biosynthesized using Fenugreek seeds aqueous extract.

Environmental impact assessment of plastic waste during the outbreak of COVID-19 and integrated strategies for its control and mitigation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many positive shifts have been observed in the ecosystem, with a significant decrease in the greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. On the other hand, there were unavoidable negative shifts due to a surge in demand for plastic products such as food and groceries' delivery packaging, single-use plastics, medical and personal protective equipment to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Plastic pollution can be considered as a key environmental issue in world due to the huge footprints of plastics on natural ecosystems and public health.

[The prognostic value of the method for determining the estimated glomerular filtration rate in chronic heart failure with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction: focus on cystatin C].

Unlabelled: The aim of the present study is to determine the prognostic value of GFR reduction according to the CKD-EPI formula, taking into account blood creatinine and a formula that simultaneously takes into account creatinine and cystatin C in patients who were hospitalized for the first time due to decompensation of chronic heart failure with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFSA) observation within 24 months.

Materials And Methods: The study included 117 patients (women - 65.8%, mean age 71.

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Until today, there are no universally accepted methods for detection of unstable atherosclerotic plaques, even though many recent studies were devoted to this issue. In this article we present modern possibilities of computed tomography in visualization of atherosclerotic coronary lesion, including the detection of unstable lesions, whot in turn, can help in diagnosing subclinical exacerbation of ischemic heart disease and in the stratification of risks of acute coronary events.

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Nowadays an invasive evaluation of fractional flow reserve (FFR) is one of the main methods used for detecting lesions that cause ischemia. Invasively obtained FFR <0.75 has the specificity of 100 %, and FFR >0.

The health of Saudi older adults; results from the Saudi National Survey for Elderly Health (SNSEH) 2006-2015.

Objectives: To Describe the Saudi older adult (SOA) characteristics and Introduce the Saudi National Survey for Elderly Health (SNSEH).

Methods: The SNSEH, a population-based nationally-representative survey, was used. Subjects were included in 2006-2007, using random-cluster sampling utilizing probability proportional to size approach, and followed-up to determine their vital status until June 2015.

One-Dimensional Mathematical Model-Based Automated Assessment of Fractional Flow Reserve in a Patient with Silent Myocardial Ischemia.

BACKGROUND Noninvasive assessment of the fractional flow reserve (FFR) in patients with coronary artery disease plays an important role in determining the need for revascularization. It is particularly relevant for patients with a borderline stenoses and painless myocardial ischemia. Our article describes the first clinical experience in the Russian Federation of using an automated method of noninvasive assessment of the fractional flow reserve (FFRct) with a one-dimensional (1-D) mathematical model in a patient with painless myocardial ischemia.

Health care services provided to type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To assess health care services provided to type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients and diabetes health care expenditure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Methods: This study was part of a nationwide, household, population based cross-sectional survey conducted at the University Diabetes Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January 2007 and December 2009 covering 13 administrative regions of the Kingdom. Using patients' interview questionnaires, health care services data were collected by trained staff.

The Saudi Abnormal Glucose Metabolism and Diabetes Impact Study (SAUDI-DM).

Background And Objectives: Saudi Arabia underwent opulence-driven socio-cultural and lifestyle changes leading to soaring rates of diabetes mellitus. This study exposes the epidemiology of abnormal glucose metabolism namely: diabetes and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) in 13 administrative regions of Saudi Arabia.

Design And Settings: This is a nationwide, household, population-based cross-sectional study that was conducted through primary health care centers during the period 2007-2009.

Epidemiology of abnormal glucose metabolism in a country facing its epidemic: SAUDI-DM study.

Background: Saudi Arabia is a community thrilled by sudden social and economical changes, leading to a sharp increase in the prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism. Age-specific diabetes and impaired fasting glucose prevalence is the focus of this study with the expected risk factors.

Methods: A nationwide, household, randomized, population based cohort of 18 034 participants aged ≥30 years was selected to test for abnormal glucose metabolism using fasting plasma glucose (FPG) according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria.

A community-based survey for different abnormal glucose metabolism among pregnant women in a random household study (SAUDI-DM).

Objective: To assess the prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a population known to have a high prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism.

Methods: A household random population-based cross-sectional study of 13,627 women in the childbearing age, who were subjected to fasting plasma glucose if they were not known to have been diagnosed before with any type of diabetes. GDM cases were diagnosed using the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Group (IAPSG) criteria.

Magneto-optical characteristics of human sperms: normal and deformed.

In this study we report on magnetic orientation of human sperms. Samples were taken from 17 donors. Normal human sperms became oriented with their long axis perpendicular to the magnetic field (1 T maximum).