Myocarditis and pericarditis are inflammatory conditions affecting the myocardium and pericardium, respectively. They are caused by infectious and non-infectious conditions, including autoimmune disorders, drugs, and toxins. Vaccine-induced myocarditis has been reported with viral vaccines, including influenza and smallpox.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiofloc shrimp culture, as a way of improving shrimp production, gains worldwide consideration. However, the effects of the biofloc system on shrimp culture at high densities could be a challenge. Here, this study is aimed at identifying a better stocking density of whiteleg shrimp () between two intensive biofloc systems of 100 and 300 org.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNew sets of ibuprofen and indomethacin conjugates comprising triazolyl heterocycle were synthesized via click chemistry, adopting an optimized protocol through the molecular hybridization approach affording the targeted agents in good yields. The new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) conjugates were designed and synthesized and could be considered as potential drug candidates for the treatment of pain and inflammation. The anti-inflammatory properties were investigated for all the synthesized conjugates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA compact and low-profile curve-feed complementary split-ring resonator (CSRR) microwave sensor for solid material detection is presented in this article. The curve-feed CSRR sensor was developed based on the CSRR configuration with triple rings (TRs) designed together, utilizing a high-frequency structure simulator (HFSS) microwave studio. The designed curve-feed CSRR sensor resonates at 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHirschsprung's disease is a rare disease characterized by the complete absence of ganglionic cells in the colon, thereby causing loss of peristalsis movement of the bowel. Most cases are diagnosed before the age of one. Here, we present a case of a newborn baby boy who was not feeding well and then developed a distended abdomen and began bilious vomiting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study is aimed at determining the functional effect of snakehead fish gelatin as a binder on the characteristics and shelf life of beef cheek-based emulsion sausage compared with bovine commercial gelatin. The level of snakehead fish gelatin used was 0%, 1%, 2%, and 3%, while that of bovine commercial gelatin was 2% with a storage time of 0 to 28 days in the refrigerator (4 ± 2°C). Emulsion stability, cooking loss, proximate composition, texture profile, and microstructure of sausage were initially determined before storage; then, observations were made every seven days to determine the shelf life of sausages based on pH, antioxidant activity, and TBA reactivity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSample pooling testing for SARS-COV-2 can be an effective tool in COVID-19 screening when resources are limited, yet it is important to assess the performance before implementation as pooling has its limitations. Our objective was to assess the efficacy of pooling samples for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) compared to an individual analysis by using commercial platforms for nucleic acid testing. A total of 2200 nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-COV-2 were tested individually and in pools of 4, 8, and 10.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Falling is a major health problem among old age persons and are the sixth cause of mortality and morbidity among them. Assessing the prevalence of falls among elderly in an Egyptian community and investigating its associated risk factors using the Arabic translation of the SHARE-Questionnaire.
Subjects And Methods: This cross-sectional analytic study was a part of the pilot for AL-SEHA project.
Fluoroarene-mediated trifluoromethylation of carboxylic acids for the synthesis of trifluoromethyl ketones is disclosed. The fluoroarene activates the acid group and generates the fluoride source for the trifluoromethylation reaction. The present protocol is safe and metal-free, operates under mild reaction conditions, and does not require any external additives to generate trifluoromethyl anion.
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September 2022
Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection has changed everyday clinical practice, with a shortage of solid data about its implications for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.
Aim: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on 6-month clinical outcomes of patients with STEMI and determine the mortality predictors after STEMI during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Material And Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted on consecutive STEMI patients who presented to our hospital between April and October 2021.
Technology for anticipating wind speed can improve the safety and stability of power networks with heavy wind penetration. Due to the unpredictability and instability of the wind, it is challenging to accurately forecast wind power and speed. Several approaches have been developed to improve this accuracy based on processing time series data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Despite the progress made in managing HIV, the mortality trends among older adults in the US remains understudied. The lack of evidence in this demographic hampers the ability to implement evidence-based interventions. Our aim is to analyze the trends in HIV-related mortality among US citizens aged 65 years and above by demographic characteristics such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, and census region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOver the last decades, losses of bee populations have been observed worldwide. A panoply of biotic and abiotic factors, as well as the interplay among them, has been suggested to be responsible for bee declines, but definitive causes have not yet been identified. Among pollinators, the honeybee Apis mellifera is threatened by various diseases and environmental stresses, which have been shown to impact the insect gut microbiota that is known to be fundamental for host metabolism, development and immunity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRabl organization is a type of interphase chromosome arrangement with centromeres and telomeres clustering at opposite nuclear poles. Here, we analyzed nuclear morphology and chromosome organization in cycling and endoreduplicated nuclei isolated from embryo and endosperm tissues of developing barley seeds. We show that endoreduplicated nuclei have an irregular shape, less sister chromatid cohesion at 5S rDNA loci, and a reduced amount of centromeric histone CENH3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDNA-protein cross-links (DPCs) are highly toxic DNA lesions consisting of proteins covalently attached to chromosomal DNA. Unrepaired DPCs physically block DNA replication and transcription. Three DPC repair pathways have been identified in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) to date: the endonucleolytic cleavage of DNA by the structure-specific endonuclease MUS81; proteolytic degradation of the crosslinked protein by the metalloprotease WSS1A; and cleavage of the cross-link phosphodiester bonds by the tyrosyl phosphodiesterases TDP1 and TDP2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study was designed considering the challenges of leishmaniasis treatment and the benefits of carriers of drug delivery systems to review plant bioactive ingredients in delivery systems and nanocarriers for the treatment of leishmaniasis.
Methods: The methodology of this review investigation followed the 06-PRISMA recommendations. The searches were carried out up to January 30, 2022, in the central English databases SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE, EMBASE, PUBMED, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR using the search terms "", "leishmaniasis", "herbal medicines", "drug delivery", "nanocarriers", "herbal compounds", and "secondary metabolites".
The emergence and spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in hospitals is a major global public health concern. The current study sought to characterize 25 MRSA clinical isolates collected in a Tunisian hospital from December 2015 to September 2016, with the genetic lineages, virulence factors, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms determined for these isolates. Three spa-types were detected: t037 (23 isolates), t932, and t2235 (one isolate each).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chile has achieved the highest coverage for vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide.
Objective: To assess the progression of immunity (natural and acquired by vaccine) in a cohort from two Chilean cities.
Methods: Individuals ( = 386) who participated in three phases of population-based serial prevalence studies were included (2020-2021 and 2022).
Working to ensure a safe and secure work environment for workers and employees has become an essential component of achieving organizational excellence in modern organizations. Occupational safety and health (OSH) programs help in attracting and retaining the workforce and human competencies, thus improving the operational and organizational performance of these organizations. Total quality management (TQM) is a management philosophy adopted by successful organizations to achieve sustainable business performance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTreatment options for the management of breast cancer are still inadequate. This inadequacy is attributed to the lack of effective targeted medications, often resulting in the recurrence of metastatic disorders. Cumulative evidence suggests that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR-TK) and cyclin-dependent kinases-9 (CDK-9) overexpression correlates with worse overall survival in breast cancer patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConsumer reactions to COVID-19 pandemic disruptions have been varied, including modifications in spending frequency, amount, product categories and delivery channels. This study analyzes spending data from a sample of 720 U.S.
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January 2023
In tropical countries like Pakistan, ticks are the most prevalent vectors for transmitting diseases to wild and domestic animals leading to their morbidity and mortality. In the present study, a total of 593 ticks infesting one-humped camels (n = 244) were collected during April till June 2021 from two tehsils of Layyah district located in Punjab (Pakistan) in order to investigate their diversity, prevalence and distribution. Data analysis revealed that camels located in Tehsil Choubara were significantly more tick infested than camels from Tehsil Layyah (P = 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlthough health care delivery is becoming increasingly digitized, driven by the pursuit of improved access, equity, efficiency, and effectiveness, progress does not appear to be equally distributed across therapeutic areas. Oncology is renowned for leading innovation in research and in care; digital pathology, digital radiology, real-world data, next-generation sequencing, patient-reported outcomes, and precision approaches driven by complex data and biomarkers are hallmarks of the field. However, remote patient monitoring, decentralized approaches to care and research, "hospital at home," and machine learning techniques have yet to be broadly deployed to improve cancer care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) are considered a growing health problem to both poultry and the public, particularly due to its multi-drug resistance. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are a promising multi-benefit candidate. This study focused on boosting the antimicrobial effect of the chemically synthesized ZnO-NPs using Polyethylene glycol-6000 (PEG-6000) and evaluating their potential to recover the sensitivity of Florfenicol and Streptomycin-resistant APEC to these drugs in a concentration range of 0.
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