Publications by authors named "S Arafa"

Cisplatin is an antineoplastic drug that exhibits toxicity dependent on dosage and has adverse reproductive effects. (Bitter melon) is a natural vegetable plant; its active ingredients possess antioxidant, apoptotic, antiproliferative, hypoglycemic, and other therapeutic properties. This study evaluates the effect of the administration of bitter melon extract, cisplatin, and cisplatin/bitter melon cotreatment on liver and kidney functions, serum and testicular oxidative status, testis histology, and sperm parameters.

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Background: Effective postoperative analgesia enhances the patient's comfort and facilitates early mobilization and recovery.

Objective: This study compared the analgesic efficacy of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB), thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), and quadratus lumborum block (QLB) for pelvi-ureteric surgeries. The primary outcome measure in the study was the total morphine consumption during the first 48 hours following the operation.

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spp. is a major source of global gastrointestinal infections. Their enteric infections are linked to the consumption of undercooked poultry products, contaminated milk and water, and the handling of wild animals and birds.

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This study was conducted to develop biodegradable films using a combination of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and purified leaves extract of Astragalus tribuloides (ATE). Various traits of the films, including their morphology description, thermal behavior, tensile/elongation properties and physical characteristics were examined. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) photographs showed smooth surface with small amounts of ATE, but rougher with higher concentrations of 1.

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Article Synopsis
  • Flubendiamide (FBD) is a new insecticide that poses potential risks to human health, particularly affecting prostate epithelial cells by inducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and altering microRNA expression related to cancer.
  • The research focused on how FBD exposure affects cell cycle progression and apoptosis in these cells, noting specific changes in microRNA levels and cell cycle checkpoints.
  • Selenium nanoparticles (T-SeNPs), produced by the fungus Trichoderma aureoviride, showed promise in reducing the harmful effects of FBD, highlighting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and suggesting a potential treatment approach to mitigate FBD toxicity.
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