Antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and antiviral investigations using egyptian phoenix dactylifera L. pits extract.

Phoenix dactylifera L. and its wastes are known to be high in nutrients that are beneficial to human health. The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and antiviral properties of Phoenix dactylifera L.

Adherence to stewardship recommendations for antibiotic discontinuation reduces antibiotic-associated adverse drug events.

Inappropriate antibiotic use may lead to increased adverse drug events (ADEs). This study assessed whether an antimicrobial stewardship recommendation to discontinue antibiotics in patients with low likelihood for bacterial infection reduced antibiotic duration and antibiotic-associated ADEs. At a 4-hospital system, hospitalized adult patients receiving empiric antibiotics for suspected infection were identified between May 2, 2016 and June 30, 2018.

Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis With : A Case Report.

We demonstrate the first reported case of peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis with . Although previous reports have reported the uncommon similar infection in the larger - complex group of organisms, none have particularly focused on . Furthermore, we present a case of a young man with end-stage renal disease on PD who had a severe infection with .

Hair Follicle-Related MicroRNA-34a Serum Expression and rs2666433A/G Variant in Patients with Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Alopecia areata (AA) is a type of immune-mediated alopecia. Recent studies have suggested microRNAs’ (miRNAs) implication in several cellular processes, including epidermal and hair follicle biology. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) can modify gene expression levels, which may induce an autoimmune response.

Association of Rs231775 Genetic Variant of Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte Associated Protein 4 with Alopecia Areata Disease in Males: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Alopecia Areata (AA) is a common inflammatory immune-mediated non-scarring hair loss; however, the exact genetic susceptibility remains to be clarified. Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte Associated Protein 4 (CTLA4) has emerged as a central and critically important modulator of immune responses and is believed to play a crucial rule in AA pathogenesis.

Objectives: To investigate the association of variant (rs231775) within codon 17 with AA risk and outcomes.

Therapeutic implications and role of serum sphingolipids on psoriasis severity after narrow band ultraviolet B treatment: A cross sectional controlled study.

Sphingolipids (SLs), are structural components of the skin that contribute to the regulation of the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes as well as regulation of the skin epidermal barrier. A prospective cross sectional comparative controlled study was designed to evaluate the serum level of sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) and ceramide (CER) before and after narrow band ultraviolet B (NBUVB) in psoriatic patients. The study included 32 patients presented with psoriasis and 32 healthy age and sex matched control volunteers.

Randomized clinical trial of CO₂ LASER pinpoint irradiation technique versus chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) in treating ice pick acne scars.

Background: Pinpoint irradiation technique CO₂ LASER and Chemical Reconstruction Of Skin Scars (CROSS) are effective treatments for atrophic acne scars as fractional photothermolysis.

Objective: This study was designed to prospectively compare the use of a pinpoint irradiation technique versus TCA CROSS in treating ice pick acne scars.

Methods: Thirty-two patients with ice pick acne scars were included in this open, label pilot study.