The Effect of the Combination of Two Postbiotics on Anxiety-like Behavior in Animal Models.

With increasing evidence showing the connections between the microbiome, neurophysiology, and behavior, our research endeavors to investigate whether the consumption of a combination of two postbiotics with antioxidant effects can affect behavior regulation in model species. Here, we worked with a combination (1:1 ratio) of heat-treated subsp. ES1 (CECT7347) and BPL15 (CECT8361) as a dietary supplement.

Factors Predicting Slow Visual Recovery Following Myopic Photorefractive Keratectomy.

Purpose: To identify factors predicting slow visual recovery following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

Methods: This retrospective study included consecutive patients who underwent PRK between January 2005 and December 2019 at Care Vision Laser Center, Tel Aviv, Israel. Myopic patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether they experienced normal recovery of visual acuity (within 60 days) or slow visual recovery (>60 days).

Renal Disease and Kidney Transplantation in Hispanic American Persons.

The Hispanic population of the United States is the second largest racial or ethnic group, comprising 18.7% of the population. However, this population is incredibly heterogeneous differing in genetic traits, cultural upbringing, educational backgrounds, and financial status.

Tunable Properties of Non-Volatile Magnetic Mixtures on Different Surfaces.

In this work, the surface nature-dependent behaviors of magnetic deep eutectic solvents (MDESs) and magnetic low-transition-temperature non-volatile mixtures (MLTTMs) are reported for the first time. It has been observed that the surface of the material where the MDES or the MLTTM is placed could considerably affect the dispersion and the magnetic and structural properties of these magnetic mixtures. Different techniques and analyses have been carried out to highlight the differences observed in the properties depending on the material on which these magnetic mixtures are placed.

The "Ballerina" Sign: Posterior Capsular Rupture during Cataract Surgery.

Introduction: In this case study, we present the "Ballerina" sign as a potentially valuable clinical indicator for detecting posterior capsular rupture (PCR) during cataract surgery. The purpose of this study is to highlight the significance of PCR in the context of cataract surgery and introduce this novel sign.

Case Presentation: During the cataract operation on a 70-year-old patient, we observed a spiraling fragment of the nucleus attached to a vitreous string.

Unlocking the Potential of Deep Eutectic Solvents and Ligand-to-Metal Charge Transfer Processes: A Reusable Iron-and-UV-Based System for Sustainable C-C Bond Formation.

Catalytic C-H functionalization has provided new opportunities to access novel organic molecules more sustainably and efficiently. However, these procedures typically rely on precious metals or complex organic catalysts as well as on hazardous solvents or reaction conditions. Herein, a pioneering methodology for direct C-C bond formation enabled by Ligand-to-Metal Charge Transfer (LMCT) and mediated by UV irradiation has been developed using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) as sustainable reaction media.

Sustainable Synthesis of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Atenolol in Deep Eutectic Solvents.

Atenolol, one of the top five best-selling drugs in the world today used to treat angina and hypertension, and to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack, faces challenges in current synthetic methods to address inefficiencies and environmental concerns. The traditional synthesis of this drug involves a process that generates a large amount of waste and other by-products that need disposal. This study presents a one-pot DES-based sustainable protocol for synthesizing atenolol.

Typical and extreme weather datasets for studying the resilience of buildings to climate change and heatwaves.

We present unprecedented datasets of current and future projected weather files for building simulations in 15 major cities distributed across 10 climate zones worldwide. The datasets include ambient air temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, direct and diffuse solar irradiance, and wind speed at hourly resolution, which are essential climate elements needed to undertake building simulations. The datasets contain typical and extreme weather years in the EnergyPlus weather file (EPW) format and multiyear projections in comma-separated value (CSV) format for three periods: historical (2001-2020), future mid-term (2041-2060), and future long-term (2081-2100).

Determination of Fe, Cu, and Pb in edible oils using choline chloride:ethylene glycol deep eutectic solvent-based dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction associated with microwave-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry.

A new simple, fast and environmentally friendly deep eutectic solvent based dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DES-based DLLME) methodology assisted by vortex is presented for the separation and preconcentration of three elements (i.e., Fe, Cu and Pb) from edible oil samples (i.

subsp. BPL1™ and Its Lipoteichoic Acid Modulate Longevity and Improve Age/Stress-Related Behaviors in .

Life expectancy has increased globally in recent decades, driving interest in maintaining a healthy life that includes preservation of physical and mental abilities, particularly in elderly people. The gut microbiome becomes increasingly perturbed with aging so the use of probiotics can be a strategy for maintaining a balanced gut microbiome. A previous report showed that subsp.

Comparative estimates of crude coverage of the Mexican immunization program: Findings from a national survey.

The purpose of the study is to provide estimates for immunization coverage, considering single-dose and schemes (three or five vaccines), by comparing self-report method to immunization cards, while also assessing the timeliness of immunization in Mexico, with reference to Mexican Immunization Program guidelines. Data on immunization was obtained from the Mexican Immunization Survey conducted in 2017 that aimed to assess crude (card-based) coverage at the regional level. Timely immunization was defined with reference to National Immunization Program guidelines, and immunization coverage was defined as a three or five vaccine scheme, based on previous national reports of immunization coverage.

Study of association between antibodies to non-HLA kidney self-antigens and progression to chronic immune injury after kidney transplantation.

Background: Immune response to several kidney self-antigens (KSAg) such as Collagen IV (Col-IV), Perlecan (PL), and Fibronectin (FN) have been associated with antibody-mediated damage and poor allograft survival. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine if humoral immune responses to KSAg correlates with progression of chronic immune injury (CII) changes at 1 year or 2 years.

Methods: Kidney transplant recipients who underwent 1- or 2-year biopsies, with chronic interstitial inflammation (ci > 1) and/or glomerular membrane double contouring (cg > 0) were analyzed with matched controls.

Innova 2020: A Follow-Up Study of the Fecal Microbiota of Infants Using a Novel Infant Formula between 6 Months and 12 Months of Age.

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding on demand until at least the sixth month of life. Breast milk or infant formula is the infant's primary food source until the age of one year, followed by the gradual introduction of other foods. During weaning, the intestinal microbiota evolves to a profile close to that of the adult, and its disruption can result in an increased incidence of acute infectious diseases.

The Relationship Between Face Mask Use and Face-Touching Frequency in Public Areas: Naturalistic Study.

Background: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, a major public health goal has been reducing the spread of the virus, with particular emphasis on reducing transmission from person to person. Frequent face touching can transmit viral particles from one infected person and subsequently infect others in a public area. This raises an important concern about the use of face masks and their relationship with face-touching behaviors.

Ocular Behçet Disease-Clinical Manifestations, Treatments and Outcomes According to Age at Disease Onset.

Behçet disease (BD) is a multisystemic disease that commonly involves the eyes. Although it affects patients in all age groups, data on ocular disease by age of onset are limited. This retrospective, multicenter study aimed to compare epidemiology, systemic and ocular manifestations, treatments and outcomes between three age groups: juvenile (<18 years), adult (18-39 years) and late (≥40 years) disease onset.

Effects of a Novel Infant Formula on the Fecal Microbiota in the First Six Months of Life: The INNOVA 2020 Study.

Exclusive breastfeeding is highly recommended for infants for at least the first six months of life. However, for some mothers, it may be difficult or even impossible to do so. This can lead to disturbances in the gut microbiota, which in turn may be related to a higher incidence of acute infectious diseases.

Retinal vascular occlusions in ocular Behçet disease - a comparative analysis.

Purpose: The literature on retinal vascular occlusions in Behçet disease (BD) patients is limited. The aim of this study is to thoroughly investigate retinal vascular occlusions among ocular BD patients.

Methods: Retrospective, multicentre case-control study.

Direct Correlation of Soluble HLA and HLA-Containing Exosomes and Inverse Correlation of Tolerance Marker-Containing Exosomes With Antibody-Mediated Rejection After Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplantation: A Case Study.

There is a lower incidence of antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) after simultaneous liver-kidney transplantation (SLKT) than after kidney-only transplantation. It has been suggested that soluble human leukocyte antigen (sHLA) produced by the liver protects the kidney from AMR. However, this hypothesis has not been tested after SLKT.

The contribution of self-disclosure as a personal and interpersonal characteristic within the couple relationship to recovery from posttraumatic stress.

Objective: Much research has been conducted on the clinical course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), from the perspective of viewing it as a chronic disorder. In the present study, however, we propose viewing PTSD via the recovery paradigm, based on the sociointerpersonal model for understanding posttrauma, which offers a holistic and multidimensional definition of recovery and prognosis (Maercker & Horn, 2013). Specifically, the contribution to recovery of both self-disclosure as a personality trait and self-disclosure of traumatic experiences within the couple relationship were examined.

Impact of Glomerulitis on Long-term Outcomes After Kidney Transplantation.

Unlabelled: The Banff classification scheme provides a framework for interpreting transplant kidney biopsies and has undergone various updates in the past 2 decades especially related to antibody-mediated rejection. The clinical significance of early glomerulitis seen within 4 mo on protocol biopsies has received limited attention. We hypothesized that early glomerulitis seen on protocol biopsies will lead to significant adverse outcomes as assessed by histopathology and allograft outcome.

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy Based on Non-ICGA Criteria in White Patients With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Purpose: To determine prevalence of probable polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) among White patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) using non-indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) criteria DESIGN: Multicenter, multinational, retrospective, cross-sectional study.

Methods: A total of 208 treatment-naive eyes from Hispanic and non-Hispanic White individuals diagnosed with nAMD were included. All underwent color fundus photography (CFP), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and fluorescein angiography (FFA).

Technical and clinical aspects of the histocompatibility crossmatch assay in solid organ transplantation.

The presence of antibodies directed against human leukocyte antigens (HLA) expressed on donor cells is a significant risk factor for serious clinical complications after transplantation. The crossmatch assay is one of the most important tests available for the detection of donor-specific antibodies in potential allograft recipients. Early crossmatch methods utilized complement-dependent cytotoxicity, which is useful for detecting the donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies responsible for hyperacute allograft rejection but lacks adequate sensitivity.

Alloantibodies after simultaneous liver-kidney transplant: A story of primary nonfunction, retransplantation, and antibody-mediated rejection.

Simultaneous liver-kidney transplant (SLKT) in the presence of antihuman leukocyte antigen (HLA) donor-specific antibodies (DSA) is a well-accepted practice. Herein, we describe the evolution of alloantibodies in a patient who received an SLKT. The pre-SLKT serum sample showed multiple strong DSA.