Prognostic significance of asymmetric dimethyl arginine level in pediatric patients with COVID-19 infection and MIS-C.

Unlabelled: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is known to be a life-threatening health problem worldwide. The study investigates the potential relationship between asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels and disease severity in such conditions. We conducted an observational, prospective study between July 2021 and January 2022.

Large On-Off Enhancement of Au Nanocatalyst Contacts to ZnO Nanowires with Bulk and Surface Oxygen Modification.

Schottky diodes have been a fundamental component of electrical circuits for many decades, and intense research continues to this day on planar materials with increasingly exotic compounds. With the birth of nanotechnology, a paradigm shift occurred with Schottky contacts proving to be essential for enabling nanodevice inventions and increasing their performance by many orders of magnitude, particularly in the fields of piezotronics and piezoelectric energy harvesting. ZnO nanomaterials have proven to be the most popular materials in those devices as they possess high piezoelectric coefficients, high surface sensitivity, and low resistivity due to the high native n-type doping and low hole concentration.

Examining the Relationship Between Consumption of a Protein-Based Diet and Hypertension Among Urban Households: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aims: Hypertension continues to be a significant health challenge, contributing to numerous deaths. Dietary factors are key risk factors for hypertension. Evidence indicates that consuming at least four different types of protein each week may help reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure.

Apoptotic Impact of Heliox Cold Plasma on a Cervical Cell Line Using Gold Nanoparticle-Doped Graphene Oxide Nanosheets.

Background: Invasive cervical cancer is recognized as the second most common malignancy in women after breast cancer.

Objectives: This study investigates, for the first time, the effect of gold nanoparticle-doped graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets on the human epithelial carcinoma (HeLa) cell line in the presence of heliox cold plasma.

Methods: Graphene oxide nanosheets were synthesized using the Hummer method and then doped with gold nanoparticles.

The relationship of age, sex and prothrombin time related to the severity and mortality of COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta analysis.

Background: SARS-CoV-2 first appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Looking at the prevalence data in the world and in Indonesia, the highest mortality rate due to COVID-19 involves age, gender and comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus. Severity of the condition also refers to coagulation abnormalities, such as abnormal prothrombin time values.

Pediatric to adult rheumatology transition: Success rates, influencing factors, and evolving diagnoses and treatments.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the rate of successful transitions, identify factors associated with early versus late transitions, and diagnosis and treatment changes after transition into adult rheumatology.

Patients And Methods: In this retrospective study, patients with childhood-onset rheumatic diseases who transitioned from pediatric to adult rheumatology care between January 2013 and January 2023 were screened for a successful transition. Successful transitions were defined as maintaining annual visits to the adult rheumatology clinic after transition.

Chronic exposure to palm oil mill effluent induces oxidative stress and histopathological changes in zebrafish (Danio rerio).

Several studies have revealed that Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) adversely affects fish health systems in various ways. However, further studies on oxidative stress and histopathological changes in fish tissues exposed to POME are essential so that a more comprehensive and detailed understanding of its toxicity is attained. Subsequently, this study investigated oxidative stress indicators, including malondialdehyde (MDA) content and activities of antioxidant enzymes, as well as histological changes in zebrafish (Danio rerio) tissues after chronic exposure to POME.

Ingested microplastics: a comparative analysis of contaminated shellfish from two sites in the Makassar Strait.

Marine plastic debris, particularly microplastics (MPs), is an urgent and significant threat to the global marine environment. The emergence of MPs in the marine environment and their potential presence in human-consumed seafood necessitates immediate investigation. In light of this, a study was conducted on the occurrence of MPs in shellfish collected from two locations in Makassar Strait with distinct oceanographic conditions.

Novel 2-Alkoxy-3-cyanopyridine Derivatives as Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and In Silico Investigations.

Alzheimer's disease remains a major challenge in neuroscience and medicine. Cholinesterase inhibitors provide symptomatic relief but do not alter disease progression. While significant progress has been made in understanding its biology, there is an urgent need for effective therapies.

An ageing study of twenty 18650 lithium-ion Graphite/LFP cells in first and second life use.

The dataset gives a comprehensive data collection focusing on the ageing of twenty 18650 Graphite/LFP 1.1 Ah commercial cells in first and second life. The ageing from a pristine state up to 40% of capacity loss is uncommon due to the extensive testing time required.

The long-term effects of interface irrigation on visual outcomes and corneal aberrations in Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE).

Purpose: To assess the long-term effects on visual outcomes and corneal aberrations of irrigating the interface during the small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery for managing myopia and myopic astigmatism.

Methods: In 47 patients who underwent bilateral SMILE surgery for myopia and myopic astigmatism, one eye was irrigated with 1.0 ml of balanced salt solution via cannula (Group 1) and the other eye was not irrigated (Group 2).

IoT-Based Elderly Health Monitoring System Using Firebase Cloud Computing.

Background And Aims: The increasing elderly population presents significant challenges for healthcare systems, necessitating innovative solutions for continuous health monitoring. This study develops and validates an IoT-based elderly monitoring system designed to enhance the quality of life for elderly people. The system features a robust Android-based user interface integrated with the Firebase cloud platform, ensuring real-time data collection and analysis.

Diaphragm thickness and physical performance in regular smokers and non-smokers: A pilot study.

Background: Despite the understanding of the role of diaphragm role as a crucial element in trunk stabilizer performance, limited research has been carried out on the diaphragmatic features particularly in smoking population.

Objectives: It was aimed to compare the diaphragm structure beside trunk stabilizer performance & body balance of young regular smokers and non-smokers and investigate the relationship between diaphragmatic features and physical performance in regular smokers.

Methods: Asymptomatic regular smoker (n = 22) and nonsmoker (n = 22) young male subjects (21.

A comparison of oral health, nutrition, and swallowing function in older adults with and without sarcopenia: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, may impact the muscles involved in oral functions and swallowing, leading to challenges that may impact quality of life in older adults. The aim of the study was to compare oral health, swallowing function, and malnutrition of older adults with and without sarcopenia.

Materials And Methods: The cross-sectional study included volunteers ≥65 years of age.

Assessing the Role of Myxobacteria Isolates in the Biotransformation of Flavoring Substances.

Myxobacteria are well known for producing secondary metabolites with various potential applications, including volatile compounds that serve as flavors, although this capability is less documented. This study characterizes the morphology of six Myxococcus strains (InaCC B1497, B1482, B1498, B1483, B1484, and B1486) obtained from the Indonesian Culture Collection (InaCC) and evaluates their potential for flavor biotransformation. Morphological observations were conducted on fruiting bodies, vegetative cells, myxospores, and colony shapes using dissection and binocular microscopes.

Enhanced recovery after cesarean (ERAC) versus conventional care: An expanded systematic review and meta-analysis of 18,368 subjects.

Background And Aims: Enhanced recovery after cesarean (ERAC) is an interdisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes following cesarean section. ERAC's execution must be constantly evaluated. Thus, we aimed to analyze parameters associated with ERAC adoption for clinical care in this expanded systematic review.

Sex-related disparities in outcomes of survival in biliary tract cancer patients.

Introduction: Biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a rare and aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis. Despite treatment, overall survival is less than 12 months. It is a proven fact that women have better chemotherapy responses and survival than men in almost all cancer types.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric testing of the Young Pregnancy Stigma Scale (YPrSS-BI): Indonesian version.

Objective: To translate the Young Parent Stigma Scale (YPSS) into Bahasa Indonesia and adapt for pregnant adolescents to become Young Pregnancy Stigma Scale (YPrSS-BI). To evaluate the psychometric properties of the YPrSS-BI and determine the perceived stigma and related variables of pregnant adolescents.

Design: A cross-sectional validation study.

Evaluation of Dose Reduction Factors and Impact on Progression-Free Survival in Patients Treated with CDK 4/6 Inhibitors.

CDK 4/6 inhibitors are effectively utilized among patients with hormone-positive, HER-2-negative metastatic breast cancer. The dose reduction for these patients varies between 35% and 57% across multiple trials. We aim to clarify the characteristics of patients who had dosage reduction and the effect of this reduction on survival outcomes.

Relationship Between Morning Blood Pressure Surges and Peripheral Inflammatory Biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second-most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, often resulting in blood pressure abnormalities due to autonomic dysfunction. The early morning rise in blood pressure, referred to as the morning surge, has been associated with various cardiovascular diseases when exaggerated. This study aims to investigate the relationship between morning blood pressure surge (MBPS) and inflammatory markers in patients with PD.

Cytomegalovirus-Reactive IgG Correlates with Increased IL-6 and IL-1β Levels, Affecting Eating Behaviours and Tactile Sensitivity in Children with Autism.

Background/objectives: Elevated cytokine levels, including IL-6 and IL-1β, can contribute to persistent brain inflammation in children with autism and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, exacerbating autism-related behaviours and symptoms. This study evaluates the impact of CMV-induced cytokine increases on the eating behaviours and sensory profiles of children with autism.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, involving children aged two to five years (CMV-reactive IgG), with ASD (= 98) and TD ( = 96).

Effect of using different materials and restorative techniques on cuspal deflection and microleakage in endodontically treated teeth.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different restorative techniques and materials on cuspal deflection and microleakage in MOD restorations. Eight groups were tested using incremental and bulk-fill techniques, with or without fiber reinforcement. The restorative materials included Filtek Z250 and Filtek Bulk-fill Posterior, while reinforcement materials such as Interlig glass fiber, EverX Posterior, and Surefill SDR were incorporated to assess their impact.

Effect of β-casein A2 cow milk supplementation on physical growth, inflammation, growth, and metabolism hormonal profiles in stunted children.

Purpose: Previous studies have suggested that milk consumption can promote growth in children. However, limited studies have been done on the effects of various cow milk varieties, especially β-Casein A2 milk. This study aims to investigate the effect of β-Casein A2 cow milk supplementation on physical growth, inflammation, growth, and metabolism hormonal profiles in stunted children.

Identification of AKNA Gene and Its Role for Genetic Susceptibility in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer.

AKNA is identified as a gene that regulates inflammation, immune response, and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT), which plays an important role in the progression of epithelial ovarian cancer. In this study, we analyzed the genotype and allele distribution as well as 3D modeling of one of the AKNA rs10817595 (-1372 C>A). The distribution of genotypes and alleles was analyzed using the T-ARMS PCR method on 63 ovarian cancer samples and 65 controls.