Prairie soil improves wheat establishment and accelerates the developmental transition to flowering compared to agricultural soils.

Less than 1% of native prairie lands remain in the United States. Located in eastern Washington, the rare habitat called Palouse prairie was largely converted to wheat monocropping. With this conversion came numerous physical, chemical, and biological changes to the soil that may ultimately contribute to reduced wheat yields.

Investigation of the Antiviral Effects of Saussurea lappa Root Extract against SARS-CoV-2 Virus.

Scope: The purpose of this study was to look into the antiviral activity of a plant extract derived from the roots of the Saussurea lappa as a food supplement against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods And Results: Vero E6 cells are employed in the study to test the neutralizing effect of Saussurea lappa extract against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. For anti-viral activity detection, a sensitive real-time cell analyzer (xCELLigence RTCA) with a high repetition rate is used.

Relation of metabolic syndrome with endometrial pathologies in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding.

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the association of metabolic syndrome and metabolic risk factors with endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma among women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB).

Methods: This study included 199 patients who had undergone endometrial curettage due to abnormal uterine bleeding. We divided the patients into two groups according to whether they had an abnormal (n = 53) or normal endometrium (n = 146).

Serum bone markers levels and bone mineral density in familial mediterranean Fever.

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to measure bone mineral density, serum and urinary bone turnover parameters, and to evaluate the influence of demographic and genetic factors on these parameters in FMF patients. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-seven attack-free patients who were diagnosed with FMF (in accordance with Tel Hashomer criteria) were recruited at outpatient rheumatology clinics. We investigated whether there were any differences between the FMF patients and a control group in terms of lumbar and femur bone mineral density (BMD), standard deviation scores (Z scores and T scores) and bone markers.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of home based or hospital based calisthenic exercises in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of calisthenic exercises on balance, walking speed, fatigue, quality of life, and psychological status in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Patients And Methods: Forty patients diagnosed with MS were randomized into two exercise groups (group 1 = hospital-based, group 2 = home-based). Outcome measures including the MS International Quality of Life Scale, 10-meter walking test, Berg Balance Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale and the Hospital Anxiety Depression Inventory were assessed at the baseline and at 12-weeks.

A case of rhabdomyolysis complicated with acute renal failure after resumption of fenofibrate therapy: a first report.

Adverse effects due to use of fibrates often relate to the skeletal muscle, kidneys, or liver. Rhabdomyolysis is a most serious potential adverse effect. We present a case of resumed fenofibrate induced rhabdomyolysis complicated with acute renal failure.

Assessment of ischaemia-modified albumin level in patients with psoriasis.

Background: Ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) is increased in diseases associated with oxidative stress, as detected using the albumin cobalt-binding test. Oxidative stress plays an important role in the development of psoriasis.

Aim: To investigate circulating IMA levels in patients with psoriasis and its association with the disease characteristics.

Hand and nickel-titanium root canal instrumentation performed by dental students: a micro-computed tomographic study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate root canals instrumented by dental students using the modified double-flared technique, nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary System GT files and NiTi rotary ProTaper files by micro-computed tomography (MCT). A total of 36 root canals from 18 mesial roots of mandibular molar teeth were prepared; 12 canals were prepared with the modified double-flared technique, using K-flexofiles and Gates-Glidden burs; 12 canals were prepared using System GT and 12 using ProTaper rotary files. Each root was scanned using MCT preoperatively and postoperatively.