Exploring the nutritional composition and quality parameters of natural honey from diverse melliferous flora.

Natural honey is enriched with essential and beneficial nutrients. This study aimed to investigate the melliferous flora microscopic techniques and assess the biochemical properties of honey. Flavonoid and phenolic contents in honey samples were analyzed via colorimetric and Folin-Ciocalteu methods and the alpha-amylase, reducing power, and minerals using Pull's and spectroscopy methods.

Association between allergic rhinitis and development of autoimmune thyroid diseases in Egyptian patients.

Background: Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) and allergic rhinitis (AR) are prevalent conditions; however, limited research has investigated their association. This study aimed to evaluate whether AR can be considered a risk factor for developing AITD.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study analyzed the records of AITD patients who visited Alexandria University Students Hospital between January 2017 and December 2021.

Adverse effects of heat shock in rice ( L.) and approaches to mitigate it for sustainable rice production under the changing climate: A comprehensive review.

Heat shock, a transient exposure to high temperatures, is a substantial hazard to rice ( L.) production and sustainability. The objective of this review paper is to summarize the impact of heat shock on rice and explore approaches to mitigate its adverse effects to achieve sustainable production.

Giant Baker Cyst Extending Up to the Gastrocnemius: A Case Report.

Baker cyst is an abnormal enlargement of the gastrocnemius-semimembranous bursa behind the knee joint due to an exit of joint fluid. We herein report a rare case of giant Baker cyst in a rheumatic arthritic female patient. An MRI scan showed a complex, multiloculated cyst measuring 11.