Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)9 in cancer development: mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic approaches?

Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-9 is considered a member of the transforming growth factor (TGF)β superfamily. It was first found as an inducer of bone and cartilage formation and then discovered that this factor mediates several physiologic functions and hemostasis. Besides physiological conditions, BMP9 has also been elucidated that it is involved in several pathological situations, especially cancer.

DNA barcoding of marine macroalgae as bioindicators of heavy metal pollution.

Metal pollution in the marine coastal environment is an important topical issue. In this study, the water quality in five locations along the Alexandria coast (Eastern Harbor, El-Tabia pumping station, El Mex Bay, Sidi Bishir, and Abu Talat) was assessed by measuring physicochemical parameters from water samples. Depending on the morphological classification of macroalgae, the collected morphotypes were related to Ulva fasciata, Ulva compressa, Corallina officinalis, Corallina elongata, and Petrocladia capillaceae.

Additional Imaging is of Limited Value in Traumatic Hip Fractures With a History of Distant Malignancy and No Suspicious Lesion on Plain Radiographs.

Objective: To determine the value of obtaining additional preoperative imaging in patients with a traumatic hip fracture and a history of malignancy in whom plain radiographs show no lesion suspicious for metastases.

Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Teaching NHS Trust in the United Kingdom, over an 8-year period treating 4421 hip fractures.

Consumers' Intention to Adopt m-payment/m-banking: The Role of Their Financial Skills and Digital Literacy.

The adoption of mobile payment (m-payment) and mobile banking (m-banking) is low in several countries, despite its associated benefits. The present study examines the impact of Pakistani consumers' financial skills and digital literacy on their intention to adopt m-payment/m-banking using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The data were collected from 454 individual smartphone users residing in Punjab province via an online and offline questionnaire survey.

Advancement of Nanofibrous Mats and Common Useful Drug Delivery Applications.

Electrospinning enables simple and cost-effective production of polymer nanofibers from different polymer materials. Drug delivery systems are capable of achieving maximum drug treatment benefits by significantly reducing adverse complications. Electrospun nanofibers have recently attracted considerable attention owing to their distinctive properties, including flexibility and biocompatibility.

Ocular surface: A route for SARS CoV-2 transmission- a case report.

SARS-CoV-2 infections are transmitted through droplets or through direct contact with secretions from an infected person. The transmission of the virus through tears and other body secretions remains controversial. PCR detection of Covid-19 in the samples/swabs taken from nasopharynx, CSF fluid, and tears, clarifies that the virus may be transmitted through the modes other than aerosol droplets or direct contact.

Epidemiological, demographic and outcomes of burns among females at reproductive age in Baghdad/Iraq.

Background: Burns remained a major health problem in most developing countries which have increased the mortality and morbidity among the people. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and outcomes of burn among females at reproductive age and investigate the factors that associated with mortality during the study period in in Baghdad/Iraq.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was undertaken at Al-Karama academic Hospital in Baghdad.

Prevalence of xerostomia in patients attending Shorish dental speciality in Sulaimani city.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of xerostomia among dental patients and explore the possible risk factors and symptoms associated with this condition.

Patient And Methods: The prevalence of xerostomia and its associations were investigated among patients (n=1132) who were visiting the department of oral medicine at shorish dental speciality in sulaimani city. The age range was between 10-79 years.

Prevalence of recurrent aphthous ulceration experience in patients attending Piramird dental speciality in Sulaimani City.

Objective: The aim of this study is to report the prevalence and risk factors of recurrent aphthous ulceration (RAU) in patients attending Piramird dental speciality for seeking dental treatment.

Study Design: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among patients (n=1100) who were visiting the department of oral medicine at Piramird dental speciality center in Sulaimani from December 2011-February 2012. The age range of the patients were between 10-79 years, with mean age of (34.

Echocardiographic evaluation, management and outcomes of bilateral arterial ducts and complex congenital heart disease: 16 years' experience.

Bilateral arterial ducts represent an uncommon form of pulmonary or systemic blood supply associated with complex congenital cardiac disease. We sought to determine the role of high-resolution cross-sectional echocardiography and color flow Doppler ultrasonography in assessing this condition, as well as to describe the management and outcome in a group of patients. A retrospective review was conducted of 11 newborns identified over a 16-year period as having bilateral arterial ducts.

Impact of the characteristics of patients and their clinical management on outcomes in children with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Objective: To relate clinical factors to the development of cardiovascular atherosclerosis for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Background: Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is associated with extreme elevations in levels of cholesterol causing aggressive atherosclerosis.

Methods: We reviewed 10 children, 8 of whom were male, assessed at a single institution.