Optimization of ultrasonication and alkalinization as pretreatment methods for leachate co-digested with food waste toward maximum synergistic effects.

Anaerobic co-digestion (AcoD) of food waste (FW) and landfill leachate has shown promising results in enhancing the methane yield. However, leachate includes toxic and refractory compounds that may impact the decomposition process. In this research, co-digested leachate was pretreated using ultrasonication and alkalinization to manipulate its characteristics toward improved synergism with FW.

Relationship between Fragmented QRS and Microvascular Dysfunction in Masked Hypertension.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of fQRS and its association with subclinical systolic and microvascular dysfunction in patients with masked hypertension (MH).

Methods: The study population consisted of 95 (mean age 48.9 ± 11.

Life cycle assessment of biocemented sands using enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) for soil stabilization applications.

Integrating sustainability goals into the selection of suitable soil stabilization techniques is a global trend. Several bio-inspired and bio-mediated soil stabilization techniques have been recently investigated as sustainable alternatives for traditional techniques known for their high carbon footprint. Enzyme Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) is an emerging bio-inspired soil stabilization technology that is based on the hydrolysis of urea to precipitate carbonates that cement sand particles.

Presence of Microvascular Dysfunction and CHADS-VASc Score in Patients with ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the relation between CHADS-VASc score and microvascular dysfunction (MVD) assessed by the index of microvascular resistance (IMR) immediately after primary percutaneous intervention (PPCI) for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Subjects And Methods: The study included 115 consecutive patients with STEMI who underwent successful PPCI. Angiographic results of reperfusion were inspected to evaluate the association of high CHADS-VASc score and IMR.

Strengthening Health Systems in Humanitarian Settings: Multi-Stakeholder Insights on Contraception and Postabortion Care Programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia.

In humanitarian settings, strengthening health systems while responding to the health needs of crisis-affected populations is challenging and marked with evidence gaps. Drawing from a decade of family planning and postabortion care programming in humanitarian settings, this paper aims to identify strategic components that contribute to health system strengthening in such contexts. A diverse range of key informants from North Kivu (Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC) and Puntland (Somalia), including female and male community members, adolescents and adults, healthcare providers, government and community leaders, participated in qualitative interviews, which applied the World Health Organization health system building blocks framework.

Circulatory miR-221 & miR-542 expression profiles as potential molecular biomarkers in Hepatitis C Virus mediated liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Chronic hepatitis C virus (cHCV) is a leading cause for liver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) globally. So far, there is no optimal non-invasive biomarker for diagnosing HCV associated hepatic disorders. Circulatory miRNAs have drawn great attention as potential non-invasive biomarkers in various diseases.

Right ventricular mechanics and exercise capacity in patients with microvascular angina: The impact of microvascular function.

Objectives: We planned to assess the right ventricular mechanics in subjects with typical chest pain and angiographically normal coronary arteries (microvascular angina [MVA]) and to search for an association between right ventricular mechanics, coronary flow reserve, and exercise tolerance.

Methods: Seventy-one patients with MVA (mean age of 48.5 ± 7.

Waste to energy potential in middle income countries of MENA region based on multi-scenario analysis for Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt.

The environmental risks of traditional waste disposal methods, together with the resource and energy value of waste, had established the foundation for waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies. WTE is rarely implemented in developing countries, mostly due to the lack of knowledge and experience under their specific local conditions. The present research investigates the feasibility of WTE strategies in middle income developing countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Humanized docking system for assembly of targeting drug delivery complexes.

Targeted drug delivery requires 'loading' drugs onto targeting proteins. Traditional technologies for loading drugs rely on chemical conjugation of drugs or drug carriers to targeting proteins. An alternative approach might rely on assembly of targeting complexes using a docking system that includes two components: a 'docking' tag fused to a targeting protein, and a 'payload' module containing an adapter protein for non-covalent binding to the docking tag.