Leveraging artificial intelligence for advancements in reproductive health.

We are writing to address the growing interest in the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare, particularly in the field of reproductive health. As technology continues to evolve, AI offers an unprecedented opportunity to transform how we diagnose, treat, and improve access to reproductive services, especially in underserved communities. AI-driven tools, supported by machine learning and big data analytics, are already demonstrating their potential in enhancing outcomes in reproductive health.

Assessing the impact of climate change on reproductive health: A content analysis of climate journalism coverage.

complications, infectious diseases, maternal and infant health in disasters, gender-based violence, healthcare access inequities, mental health impacts, and food security issues. Findings reveal an uneven distribution of coverage across continents, with potential language bias in English-dominated sources. Acknowledging limitations, future research directions emphasize a more inclusive approach, incorporating diverse linguistic perspectives and qualitative exploration of community experiences.

SARS-CoV-2, hemoglobin and protoporphyrin IX: Interactions and perspectives.

Background: SARS-CoV-2 attacks hemoglobin through its structural protein ORF3a, dissociating the iron from the heme, as iron is necessary by cell machinery for virus replication. In this process protoporphyrin (PpIX) is released.

Methods: The decrease in the hemoglobin levels observed in patients with Covid-19 is frequently accompanied by an increase in PpIX levels.

Fluorescence spectroscopy as a novel technique for premarital screening of sickle cell disorders.

Spectral diagnostic screening for sickle cell disease was carried out on volunteer blood samples (N = 100). The samples were subjected to different diagnostic methods including conventional complete blood count (CBC), hemoglobin electrophoresis (HBE) and spectral diagnosis. For the spectral diagnostic method, we discriminated three different characteristic spectral features.

Prediction of adverse drug reactions using drug convolutional neural networks.

Prediction of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) has been an important aspect of Pharmacovigilance because of its impact in the pharma industry. The standard process of introduction of a new drug into a market involves a lot of clinical trials and tests. This is a tedious and time consuming process and also involves a lot of monetary resources.

An experimental and algorithm-based study of the spectral features of breast cancer patients by a photodiagnosis approach.

In the present study, the spectral diagnosis of blood plasma samples of breast cancer patients and an equal number of normal controls was investigated. A set of ratio parameters was acquired by employing SXS and FES. The samples were also analyzed statistically by employing Welch two-sample t-tests, and the effects of three ratio parameters, R, R, and R, were also studied by plotting them against the subject numbers.

Fluorescence spectral detection of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML): A novel photodiagnosis strategy.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the lymphoid line of blood cell, showing a rapid growth of lymphoblastic immature cells. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. Early diagnosis is crucial for the effective treatment of these patients.

Detection of hemophilia by fluorescence spectroscopy: A photodiagnosis approach.

Hemophilia (HP), the deficiency of clotting factors such as VIII (FVIII) and IX, is an inherited blood disorder which is due to the lack of clotting protein. Conventional techniques for detecting hemophilia are based on clotting factor tests such as hemostasis assays to determine various types of hemophilia and its severity. In the current study, we propose a new approach involving a spectral technique to discriminate normal controls from hemophilia patients with an accuracy above 80 %.

Facile spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy for the discrimination of α and β thalassemia traits and diseases: A photodiagnosis approach.

Thalassemia (Thal) is an inherited blood disorder endemic to the Mediterranean and Middle East (e.g., KSA and UAE).

Diagnosis of thalassemia using fluorescence spectroscopy, auto-analyzer, and hemoglobin electrophoresis - A prospective study.

Background: Hemoglobinopathies (HgP) are prevalent in certain regions of the world. The World Health Organization estimated that 5% of the world's population is a carrier of the potentially pathological hemoglobin (Hb) gene.

Methods: This study aimed to compare the performance of fluorescence spectroscopy, a simple and inexpensive method, with that of conventional techniques for diagnosing thalassemia.

Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Human Erythrocytes: Atomic Force Microscopy and Spectral Investigations.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common metabolic disease indicated by high sugar levels in the blood over a prolonged period. When left untreated, it can lead to long-term complications, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetic retinopathy or foot ulcers. Approximately 415 million people (about 8.

A Novel Technique of Spectral Discrimination of Variants of Sickle Cell Anemia.

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood disorder with worldwide incidence of 15%; out of this, it is found in up to 20% in countries like Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The standard conventional method of detection is complete blood count (CBC) followed by hemoglobin electrophoresis or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or both. In this context, spectral detection of variants of sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an innovative technique, which when made accurate and reliable could be an effective alternative, since the instrumentation is compact (5 kg) and hence portable.

A study for the detection of kidney cancer using fluorescence emission spectra and synchronous fluorescence excitation spectra of blood and urine.

In this study, we compared different types of biomolecular markers in kidney cancer patients and in normal healthy controls, using fluorescence emission spectra and synchronous fluorescence excitation spectra. We were able to provide an accurate classification of the spectral features of kidney cancer patients relative to that of normal controls, in terms of the concentration ratios of biomolecules (viz., tryptophan, NADH, FAD, basic porphyrin, and acidic porphyrin) based on the intensity of their spectral peaks.

Management of Menopause Symptoms with Acupuncture: An Umbrella Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: Vasomotor symptoms (VMSs) are the most common symptoms reported during menopause. Although hormone therapy is effective for reducing VMSs, its use is restricted in some women. Many women with VMSs thus seek nonhormonal, nonpharmacologic treatment options such as acupuncture.

Time Evolution of the Excimer State of a Conjugated Polymer Laser.

An excited dimer is an important complex formed in nano- or pico-second time scales in many photophysics and photochemistry applications. The spectral and temporal profile of the excimer state of a laser from a new conjugated polymer, namely, poly (9,9-dioctylfluorenyl-2,7-diyl) (PFO), under several concentrations in benzene were investigated. These solutions were optically pumped by intense pulsed third-harmonic Nd:YAG laser (355-nm) to obtain the amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) spectra of a monomer and an excimer with bandwidths of 6 and 7 nm, respectively.

Improving vasomotor symptoms; psychological symptoms; and health-related quality of life in peri- or post-menopausal women through yoga: An umbrella systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), commonly reported during menopausal transition, negatively affect psychological health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). While hormone therapy is an effective treatment, its use is limited by concerns about possible harms. Thus, many women with VMS seek nonhormonal, nonpharmacologic treatment options.

An Efficient Violet Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) from a Conjugated Polymer (PFO-co-pX) in Solution.

The optical of conjugated polymer poly[(9,9-dioctylfluorenyl-2,7-diyl)-co-(2,5-p-xylene)] also known as [(PFO-co-pX), ADS145UV], dissolved in a few solvents, has been measured. The absorption, emission spectra, and quantum yield have been investigated by using a spectrophotometer and spectrofluorometer, respectively. The properties of Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) of conjugated PFO-co-pX polymer under different conditions such as solvent type, concentration, and pumping energy have been examined by using the tripled frequency of a Nd:YAG laser as a source of pumping.

Use of mindfulness, meditation and relaxation to treat vasomotor symptoms.

Postmenopausal women with bothersome vasomotor symptoms (VMS) often seek alternatives to hormone-based treatment due to medication risks or personal preference. We sought to identify the effects of meditation, mindfulness, hypnosis and relaxation on VMS and health-related quality of life in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. To do this, we conducted an umbrella review supplemented by new randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) published since the most recent good-quality systematic review for eligible interventions.

Relaxation Oscillation with Picosecond Spikes in a Conjugated Polymer Laser.

Optically pumped conjugated polymer lasers are good competitors for dye lasers, often complementing and occasionally replacing them. This new type of laser material has broad bandwidths and high optical gains comparable to conventional laser dyes. Since the Stokes' shift is unusually large, the conjugated polymer has a potential for high power laser action, facilitated by high concentration.