Association between abdominal obesity and nutritional supplement use among Iranian adults in the Shahedieh cohort study.

The relationship between the use of supplements and the presence of abdominal obesity is a topic that is currently being debated. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the existence of such an association. The current cross-sectional investigation included a population of 9878 individuals who were the focus of the study's initial phase in the Shahedieh cohort study, conducted in Yazd, Iran.

Quality of Virtual versus In-Person Outpatient Palliative Care: Disparities by Language and Race.

Context: Virtual visits have increased in outpatient, clinic-based palliative care (OPC). The association between virtual visits and OPC outcomes is largely unknown.

Objectives: (1) Examine the association between visit type (virtual vs.

Microbial safety and chemical characteristics of sausage coated by chitosan and postbiotics obtained from Lactobacillus bulgaricus during cold storage.

This study investigated the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, as well as the volatile compounds, of Lactobacillus bulgaricus (L. bulgaricus) postbiotics (at concentration of 150 and 300 mg/L) and their combination with chitosan coatings (0.5% and 1%) on sausage quality (with 100 ppm nitrite) during 40 days of cold storage.

Cerium(III) immobilized on the functionalized halloysite as a highly efficient catalyst for aza-Diels-Alder reaction.

Aza-Diels-Alder cycloaddition reaction is a critical synthetic method for the production of bioactive tetrahydroquinolines. To this aim, an imine obtained from the reaction of an aniline derivative and a carbonyl compound is cyclized with an alkene in the presence of a catalyst. In this research, some tetrahydroquinoline compounds are synthesized through aza-Diels-Alder reaction in the presence of a prepared Ce(III) immobilized on the functionalized halloysite (Ce/Hal-TCT-IDA) as a catalyst.

Local and Systemic Hemostatic Agents: A Comprehensive Review.

Traumatic hemorrhage is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Systemic administration of hemostatic agents requires trained personnel and preparation, limiting their use in combat environments and prehospital settings. However, local administration of hemostatic agents may ameliorate these challenges.

Production of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Amoxicillin - Chitosan/Collagen Hybrid Bilayer Membranes for Regeneration of Gingival Tissues.

Periodontal diseases, if untreated, can cause gum recession and tooth root exposure, resulting in infection and irreversible damage. Traditional treatments using autologous grafts are painful and often result in postoperative complications. Scaffolds offer a less invasive alternative, promoting cell proliferation and healing without additional surgery, thus enhancing comfort for patients and doctors.

Multiomic and clinical analysis of multiply recurrent meningiomas reveals risk factors, underlying biology, and insights into evolution.

An important subset of meningiomas behaves aggressively and is characterized by multiple recurrences. We identify clinical, genetic, and epigenetic predictors of multiply recurrent meningiomas (MRMs) and evaluate the evolution of these meningiomas in patient-matched samples. On multivariable binomial logistic regression, MRMs were significantly associated with male sex ( = 0.

The p53/miRNA Axis in Breast Cancer.

One of the main health issues in the modern world is cancer, with breast cancer (BC) as one of the most common types of malignancies. Different environmental and genetic risk factors are involved in the development of BC. One of the primary genes implicated in cancer development is the p53 gene, which is also known as the "gatekeeper" gene.

Improving Outcomes for ICU Family Members: The Role of Spiritual Care.

Having a family member hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) can be a stressful experience for family members, encompassing both psychological and spiritual distress. With over 5 million ICU admissions annually in the United States, it is imperative to enhance the experiences and coping mechanisms of ICU family members. In particularly challenging situations, some family members even face psychological effects known as post-intensive care syndrome-family, which includes anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress.

Failure of ceftazidime/avibactam experimental therapy in the treatment of Klebsiella pneumoniae ST11 co-producing NDM-1 and OXA-48 carbapenemases infection.

Carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) represent a significant threat because of their widespread in hospital settings, difficult-to-treat, and association with high morbidity and mortality rates. Data on the efficacy of ceftazidime/avibactam (CAZ-AVI) among patients infected with CRO in Iran are lacking. Herein, we report a case of a 91-year-old man with infection caused by extensively drug-resistant ST11 co-harbouring bla and bla strain from seven isolates.

The rs1862513 promoter variant of resistin gene influences susceptibility to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Objectives: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the term used for a range of conditions in which fat builds up in the liver and exceeds 5% of hepatocytes without inordinate alcohol intake or other causes of lipid accumulation. Regarding the fact that insulin resistance and obesity play key roles in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as the connection between resistin and these metabolic diseases, the association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and a resistin gene (RETN) polymorphism was examined.

Methods: In this genetic case-control association study, 150 biopsy-proven nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients and 154 controls were enrolled and genotyped for the RETN rs1862513 (-420C>G) gene polymorphism using PCR-RFLP method.

NAMPT gene rs2058539 variant is a risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Objective: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a chronic liver disease and a growing global epidemic. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between a visfatin gene (NAMPT) variant and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, owing to the connection between this disease and insulin resistance, obesity, inflammation, and oxidative stress, and the role of visfatin in these metabolic disorders.

Methods: In the present case-control study, we enrolled 312 genetically unrelated individuals, including 154 patients with biopsy-proven nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and 158 controls.

Management of ectopic variceal bleeding with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: a systematic review of case reports.

Ectopic varices account for 5% of variceal bleedings and occur outside the gastro-esophageal region. This review evaluates the efficacy of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) for ectopic variceal management. A comprehensive search through PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted until January 16, 2023, using relevant keywords.

Leveraging single-cell sequencing to classify and characterize tumor subgroups in bulk RNA-sequencing data.

Purpose: Accurate classification of cancer subgroups is essential for precision medicine, tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their cancer subtypes. In recent years, advances in high-throughput sequencing technologies have enabled the generation of large-scale transcriptomic data from cancer samples. These data have provided opportunities for developing computational methods that can improve cancer subtyping and enable better personalized treatment strategies.

Palladium doped PDA-coated hercynite as a highly efficient catalyst for mild hydrogenation of nitroareness.

Hercynite magnetic nanoparticles were produced through the co-precipitation of ferrous and aluminum cations. The surface of hercynite was respectively coated with silica, 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine, and 1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylic acid to provide a suitable substrate for Pd(II) loading, furnishing Pd@Her-TCT-PDA. Subsequently, the introduced Pd(II) was reduced to Pd(0) using NaBH.

Potential therapeutic and diagnostic approaches of exosomes in multiple sclerosis pathophysiology.

Exosomes are bilayer lipid vesicles that are released by cells and contain proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. They can be internalized by other cells, inducing inflammatory responses and instigating toxicities in the recipient cells. Exosomes can also serve as therapeutic vehicles by transporting protective cargo to maintain homeostasis.

Relationship between academic procrastination, self-esteem, and moral intelligence among medical sciences students: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Academic procrastination is a widespread phenomenon among students. Therefore, evaluating the related factors has always been among the major concerns of educational system researchers. The present study aimed to determine the relationship of academic procrastination with self-esteem and moral intelligence in Shahroud University of Medical Sciences students.

Quantifying Plant Viruses: Evolution from Bioassay to Infectivity Dilution Curves along the Model of Tobamoviruses.

This review describes the development of the bioassay as a means of quantifying plant viruses, with particular attention to tobamovirus. It delves into various models used to establish a correlation between virus particle concentration and the number of induced local lesions (the infectivity dilution curve), including the Poisson, Furumoto and Mickey, Kleczkowski, Growth curve, and modified Poisson models. The parameters of each model are described, and their application or performance in the context of the tobacco mosaic virus is explored.