Developing a comprehensive BACnet attack dataset: A step towards improved cybersecurity in building automation systems.

With the development of smart buildings, the risks of cyber-attacks against them have also increased. One of the popular and evolving protocols used for communication between devices in smart buildings, especially HVAC systems, is the BACnet protocol. Machine learning algorithms and neural networks require datasets of normal traffic and real attacks to develop intrusion detection (IDS) and prevention (IPS) systems that can detect anomalies and prevent attacks.

Comparing body composition measures in children with end stage liver disease using noninvasive bioimpedance analysis.

Background: Chronic liver disease (CLD) in children, often leads to cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease (ESLD). CLD poses significant challenges in management and prognosis. Assessing body composition, including sarcopenia, is increasingly recognized as important in understanding outcomes in this population.

Radioprotective Effect of Resveratrol, Crocin, and Their Combination on Cytogenetic Alterations in Human Lymphocytes.

Background: High-dose radiation altering the genetic material in patients' bone marrow cells can lead to hematopoietic radiation syndrome. Accordingly, the presence of radiation protections agents is critical to preventing these adverse effects.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the radioprotection of the exclusive or combination effect of resveratrol and crocin extracts at various concentrations on irradiated human lymphocytes.

Impact of sarcopenia on clinical outcomes in pediatric chronic liver disease post-liver transplantation: prevalence and implications.

Aim: The purpose of this retrospective single-center study was to determine the frequency of sarcopenia and its association with mortality and other morbidities in children with chronic liver disease who had undergone liver transplantation.

Background: Sarcopenia, a muscle-wasting syndrome, is common in patients with advanced liver disease and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. While sarcopenia in adults has been extensively studied, there is little information in this regard about children and adolescents with chronic liver diseases.

Factors Associated With Recurrence of Underlying Diseases Among Liver Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Study.

Objectives: The recurrence of underlying diseases remains a major cause of graft failure after liver transplant. This study aimed to identify factors associated with the recurrence of underlying diseases and investigate the incidence of these factors and recurrence at the main liver transplant center in Iran.

Materials And Methods: We included adult liver transplant recipients followed at Shiraz Transplant Center between 2011 and 2018 with a confirmed diagnosis of recurrence of underlying disease in our study.

Factors Associated with Chronic Rejection in Liver Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective Cohort Study From Shiraz Organ Transplant Center.

Objectives: Identification of chronic rejection risk factors in liver transplant recipients is critical for early detection and prevention of further graft loss. We investigated characteristics of liver transplant recipients who had experienced chronic rejection and the associated risk factors versus patients without chronic rejection.

Materials And Methods: Data from 3022 adult liver transplant recipients between 2011 and 2018 were analyzed; of these, 80 patients had experienced chronic rejection.

Improvement of Mouse Preantral Follicle Survival and Development following Co-Culture with Ovarian Parenchyma Cell Suspension.

Background: The parallel and continued improvements in both infertility treatment and the management of malignancy cases have brought to the forefront the potential for fertility preservation. Using ovarian follicular resources can effectively improve reproductive capacity and prevent infertility. The primary aim of this research was to try to generate an appropriate in vivo environment for the growth of the mouse follicles.

Giant non-parasitic splenic cyst: a case report.

Background: Splenic cysts are quite rare and asymptomatic. They may result from infection by a parasite, especially Echinococcus granulosus (hydatid cyst), or from non-parasitic causes. Since primary splenic cysts are not common, simple cysts can be misdiagnosed with a hydatid cyst in endemic areas.

Metabolic Syndrome in Celiac Disease: What Does Following a One-Year Gluten-Free Diet Bring?

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a set of conditions that occur together and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Previous studies have linked a gluten-free diet (GFD) to obesity and MetS in some populations. However, others have suggested that weight gain is usually regulated only in underweight individuals with celiac disease (CD).

Acute toxic effects of areca nut on central nervous system and liver: A case report.

Areca nut (AN) is an addictive substance widely used in different world regions. There are several side effects associated with the use of AN, which have already been reported. However, the reports on hepatotoxicity of AN are sporadic and non-conclusive.

Prope tolerance after pediatric liver transplantation: Experience at Shiraz Organ Transplant Center.

Background: Children receive transplants at a younger age, and the period of immunosuppression therapy may extend over decades. However, immunosuppression seems to be responsible for long-term mortality and morbidity. Pediatric liver transplant recipients can benefit from achieving immune tolerance and the opportunity of freedom from lifelong immunosuppression.

Numerical demonstration of low-reflective wire grid polarizers with a patterned FeO absorptive layer.

Absorptive polarizers are pivotal components for realizing a low ambient reflection in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Different types of absorptive polarizers have been proposed. Nevertheless, the realization of compact and efficient absorptive polarizers remains challenging.

Extra-intestinal manifestations of Celiac disease in children: their prevalence and association with human leukocyte antigens and pathological and laboratory evaluations.

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by gluten intake. Traditionally CD was believed to be a disease of the gut, although a wide range of extra-intestinal manifestations (EIM) was recognized. The exact prevalence of EIM and the associated risk factors have not been well studied.

Frailty as a predictor of poor outcomes among patients awaiting liver transplant: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: This review sought to evaluate the significance of a functional assessment for liver transplant candidates, i.e., frailty, in the pre-transplant setting and its association with mortality and morbidities.

Association between Pre-Operative 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency and Surgical Site Infection after Right Hemicolectomy Surgery.

Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most important and costly complications of surgical operations. The present study hypothesized that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of SSI, and this current study investigated this hypothesis. A prospective cohort study was performed with adult patients undergoing open right hemicolectomy operation with stapled anastomosis between February 2018 and March 2021 in the surgery ward of Imam Khomeini hospital.

Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells express cholinergic neuron markers during co-culture with amniotic membrane cells and retinoic acid induction.

A wide variety of cytokines are released from human amniotic membrane cells (hAMCs), which can increase the rate of differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into the neurons. We studied the effect of Retinoic Acid (RA) on the differentiation rate of human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hUMSCs) which were co-cultured with hAMCs. In this experimental study, both hUMSCs and hAMCs were isolated from postpartum human umbilical cords and placenta respectively.

Nanoparticles as Powerful Tools for Crossing the Blood-brain Barrier.

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is considered an important protective barrier in the central nervous system (CNS). The barrier is mainly formed by endothelial cells (ECs) interconnected by various junctions such as tight junctions (TJs), gap junctions, and adherent junctions. They collectively constitute an intensive barrier to the transit of different substances into the brain, selectively permitting small molecules to pass through by passive movement but holding off large ones such as peptides and proteins to cross the brain.

The Association of Vitamin D3 With Early Anastomotic Leakage in Patients Undergoing Hemicolectomy Surgery.

Background: Anastomotic leak (AL) is one of the most important postoperative complications after hemicolectomy with stapled anastomosis. This study aimed to evaluate the association of preoperative vitamin D3 with early anastomotic leakage after right colon cancer surgery with stapled anastomosis.

Method: In this prospective cohort study, 535 patients who underwent right colon cancer surgery (right hemicolectomy) with stapled anastomosis were enrolled.

Effects of diesel-engine exhaust emissions on seed germination and seedling growth of family using digital image analysis.

This paper describes a multi-phase investigation into the direct effect of diesel exhaust emission on seed germination traits and biochemical changes responsible for observed effects in seeds belongs to the Brassica family. Diesel exhaust emissions were collected in germination boxes and seeds were exposed to diesel exhaust pollutants for durations of 30 to 120 min with 30 min intervals. Observed effects include seed germination inhibition, changes in seeds' antioxidants activity, and protein content.

Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Differentiated into Neuron-Like Cells via Laminin and Schwann Cells.

Background: Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) have been considered to repair damaged tissues and cells. This study aims to investigate the differentiation efficiency affected by Schwann cells (SCs) and laminin and also compare them to other strategies using chemicals or growth factors.

Methods: SCs and hUMSCs were separated from dorsal root ganglion of rats and newborn human umbilical cords (hUCs), respectively, and then cultured.

Comparing the Tongue and Lip Strength and Endurance of Children with Down Syndrome with Their Typical Peers Using IOPI.

Muscular hypotonia is a feature of Down syndrome (DS), and it affects the tongue and lips. A study on oral dysfunction in children with DS concluded that most of them did not have the tongue strength for completing the oral phase of swallowing. Recognizing the weakness of the oral muscles and improving its motor function positively affects mastication and swallowing, and prevents complications.

Comparison of the characteristics of adult liver transplant recipients with prope (almost) tolerance and full immunosuppression regimen.

Background: The liver transplant recipients are often subjected to excessive therapy by immunosuppressive drugs which produce several complications. Consequently, the minimization or even withdrawal of immunosuppression in selected patients is an attractive alternative. We investigated the frequency and characteristics of these near (or prope from Latin) tolerance in liver transplant recipients in Shiraz Organ Transplant Center.

COVID-19 clinical manifestations and treatment strategies among solid-organ recipients: A systematic review of cases.

Background: COVID-19 has been spreading worldwide with a significant death toll. Solid-organ transplantation (SOT) recipients are at higher risk due to their suppressed immune system. In this study, we aimed to conduct a systematic review on COVID-19 clinical manifestations and treatment strategies in SOT recipients.