Toward mechanistic understanding of wettability alteration in carbonate rocks in the presence of nanoparticles, gelatin biopolymer, and core-shell nanocomposite of FeO@gelatin.

Because a significant portion of oil remains in carbonate reservoirs, efficient techniques are essential to increase oil recovery from carbonate reservoirs. Wettability alteration is crucial for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) from oil-wet reservoirs. This study investigates the impact of different substances on the wettability of dolomite and calcite rocks.

Ethanol sclerotherapy in pediatric rectal prolapse: efficacy, complications, and influencing factors.

Introduction: Rectal prolapse is prevalent in children and the elderly, impacting quality of life significantly. Traditional surgical interventions carry risks, especially in pediatric patients. Ethanol sclerotherapy offers a less invasive alternative, inducing fibrosis and thickening of the rectal wall.

Nutritional interventions in patients with burn injury: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised clinical trials.

Multiple reviews have examined the impact of nutritional interventions in patients with burn injuries; however, discrepancies among results cast doubt about their validity. We implemented this review to assess the impact of various nutritional interventions in adult patients with burn injuries. We conducted a thorough search of PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases until 1 August 2024, to identify relevant meta-analyses of intervention trials, examining the impact of nutritional interventions on burn patients.

Latent class analysis of hospitalization, ICU admission, and mortality among COVID-19 patients in Iran.

Identifying COVID-19 patients' clinical phenotypes based on characteristics and comorbidities, as well as their differences, helps in terms of clinical care and potential crises. Our goal is to use Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to identify COVID-19 patient profiles based on demographics, symptoms, and comorbidities, and evaluate their correlation with ICU admission, hospitalization duration, and mortality in a cross-sectional study. We included hospitalized patients with positive SARS-CoV-2 tests in two referral hospitals in the south of Iran between January 2020 and July 2021.

Regulation of Airway Epithelial-Derived Alarmins in Asthma: Perspectives for Therapeutic Targets.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition predominantly driven by a type 2 immune response. Epithelial-derived alarmins such as thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), interleukin (IL)-33, and IL-25 orchestrate the activation of downstream Th2 cells and group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s), along with other immune effector cells. While these alarmins are produced in response to inhaled triggers, such as allergens, respiratory pathogens or particulate matter, disproportionate alarmin production by airway epithelial cells can lead to asthma exacerbations.

Epirubicin/folic acid and meropenem loaded on graphene oxide-gelatin can be used as a novel candidate for anti-cancer and antibacterial drug development.

Resistance to meropenem and epirubicin poses a significant global threat, particularly in developing nations with constrained health resources. To overcome this problem, nanotechnology provides several promising solutions, including drug delivery systems that can improve the effectiveness of drugs. The objectives of this work is to characterize the anticancer mechanism of Graphene Oxide (GO) coated with Gelatin (Gel) and conjugated with the anticancer drug Epirubicin (EPi), along with functionalization with Folic Acid in SK-OV3 cancer cell lines for the first time.

Targeting Leishmaniasis with Nitrovinyl Derivatives: Their Synthesis, In Vitro Assessment, and Computational Exploration.

Introduction: Leishmaniasis is an affliction caused by the protozoan parasites of the Leishmania genus. This disease impacts a substantial global populace, exceeding one million individuals, leading to disability-adjusted life years and fatalities, particularly within tropical regions. At present, the existing drug therapies have not attained a degree of efficacy that can be unequivocally classified as genuinely triumphant.

Evaluating the suitability of large-scale datasets to estimate nitrogen loads and yields across different spatial scales.

Decision makers are often confronted with inadequate information to predict nutrient loads and yields in freshwater ecosystems at large spatial scales. We evaluate the potential of using data mapped at large spatial scales (regional to global) and often coarse resolution to predict nitrogen yields at varying smaller scales (e.g.

Integration of experimental study and neural network modeling for estimating iron recovery in Davis tube tests.

Magnetic separation is a common procedure for the enrichment of magnetic iron ores. Davis tube (DT) test is a standard laboratory technique used to determine the optimum magnetic recovery of iron ore using wet low-intensity magnetic separators. However, the DT test is time-consuming and labour-intensive.

Predictive modeling of CO solubility in piperazine aqueous solutions using boosting algorithms for carbon capture goals.

Carbon dioxide (CO) is the main greenhouse gas that drives global warming, climate change, and other environmental issues. CO absorption using amine solvents stands out as one of the most well-known industrial technologies of CO capture. However, accurate prediction of CO absorption in aqueous amine solutions under different operating conditions is crucial for designing an efficient amine scrubbing system in power plants.

Outcomes of COVID-19 in 24 hospitalized liver transplant recipients: an observational study.

Background: Although liver transplant (LT) recipients are considered a population at risk of severe features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), data in this regard are scarce and controversial. In this study, we reported the outcome of 24 cases of LT recipients who were hospitalized due to COVID-19 and investigated the role-playing factors in the severity of the disease.

Methods: In this single-center, analytic case-series study, eligible patients were among LT recipients who were hospitalized due to the diagnosis of COVID-19 based on positive results of polymerase chain reaction.

Predictive value of serum inflammatory biomarkers in postmenopausal osteoporosis: A cross-sectional study in northwest Iran.

The purpose of this study was to compare the inflammatory biomarkers in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and those with normal bone mineral density (BMD). A total of 850 postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 were randomly selected for participation in this cross-sectional investigation. 100 women displayed normal BMD, while 101 were diagnosed with osteoporosis, as determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

In silico vaccine design: Targeting highly epitopic regions of type D epsilon toxin and type B alpha toxin for optimal immunogenicity.

Livestock infections caused by highly toxic bacteria, such as type D and type B, present significant challenges in veterinary medicine. Such infections often require complex and elusive treatment regimens. Developing effective vaccines tailored to combat these specific pathogens remains a pressing need within the field.

Effects of probiotics supplementation in gastrointestinal complications and quality of life of patients with systemic sclerosis: A systematic review.

Background: Systemic sclerosis (SSc), as an autoimmune rheumatic disease characterized by immune dysregulation and vasculopathy, affects multiple organs. Due to the high burden of its symptoms on the health care system, this study aims to investigate the effects of probiotic supplements in patients with SSc.

Methods: We searched electronic databases with predefined search terms in PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science up to June 2023.

The healing effect of nano emulsified Plantago major L extract on oral wounds in a wistar rat model.

Introduction: Oral lesions are a common clinical symptom arising from various etiologies and disrupt the patient's quality of life. However, no definite treatment is not yet possible, due to the constantly changing environment of the mouth. In recent years, herbal treatments have gained popularity among patients and physicians due to their availability, safety, affordability, and antimicrobial properties.

A comparison of conventional sodium fluoride varnish and nano-sodium fluoride varnish regarding enamel microhardness of deciduous teeth: an in-vitro study.

Introduction: Dental caries is the most common chronic disease worldwide, and various forms of fluoride are considered useful preventive tools. The production of nanoscale materials can significantly improve their mechanical and chemical properties. The present study compared the microhardness of primary tooth enamel after applying sodium fluoride varnish (conventional) and nano-sodium fluoride varnish.

Evaluation of specific chicken IgY antibody value developing diagnostic capture antibody ELISA kit against Foot and Mouth disease.

The most preferred method for the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) viral antigen and identification of viral serotype is the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Diagnostic tests with high sensitivity are necessary both to distinguish infected vaccinated animals and execute disease control programs for the identification of the carrier animals. The current strategies for the detection of FMD virus are mainly based on the capture antibody (sandwich) ELISA test.

Microscopic, Molecular and Antigen Detection and Isolation of in Iran.

Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan in vertebrates. In livestock, especially ruminants, infants develop diarrheal syndromes. The infection is common worldwide , including Iran, where it is reported in several species.

The role of cancer-associated fibroblasts and exosomal miRNAs-mediated intercellular communication in the tumor microenvironment and the biology of carcinogenesis: a systematic review.

CAFs (cancer-associated fibroblasts) are highly flexible cells of the cancer microenvironment. They produce the extracellular matrix (ECM) constituents that form the structure of the tumor stroma but are also a source of metabolites, growth factors, chemokines, and exosomes that impact every aspect of the tumor, including its response to treatment. It is believed that exosomal miRNAs facilitate intercellular signaling, which is essential for the development of cancer.