Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat
December 2024
Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis, which goes on to affect the skin as a chronic inflammatory disease. It is associated with a constant feeling of scratchiness, erthyma and disruption of the natural skin barrier. Treatment provided at present may improve some of the symptoms, for instance use of corticosteroids or immunosuppressive agents, however, there is an overwhelming need for better focused and effective methods of treatment with minimal adverse effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLiver cancer is one of the most prevalent malignant diseases in humans and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. Angiopteris helferiana was mentioned as a possible anticancer herb according to ethnomedicinal applications. However, the molecular docking and chemical profiling of the bioactive phytoconstituents accountable for the reported anticancer action still require research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Neonatal pain has been associated with numerous adverse outcomes, making pain management essential in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Our specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and timely (SMART) aim was to increase the proportion of neonates receiving pain management interventions during painful procedures from a baseline of less than 30% to above 50% within six months.
Methods: The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model for improvement methodology was employed to improve pain management in the NICU between August 2022 and July 2023.
Background: Micronutrients such as vitamin B12 and D have recently gained attention for their potential roles in male reproductive health. Despite their significance, there's a critical gap in understanding their association with male infertility, particularly concerning suboptimal semen parameters. This study aimed to address this knowledge gap by examining serum vitamin B12 and D levels in infertile males, providing insights that could inform targeted interventions for couples facing male infertility challenges.
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